Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims #ITSTARTS Month

Whereas inclusion, acceptance, and equity are important approaches to the diversity of residents living in any community, especially in our growing and changing region; and

Whereas March 21 is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; and

Whereas the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (SCLIP) is a community partnership focused on the development of settlement strategies for newcomers. These strategies bring together and support service delivery...

Innisfil proclaims Amyloidosis Awareness Month

Whereas March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and

Whereas Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and

Whereas Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the...

Innisfil proclaims Ontario Heritage Week

Whereas each February, Ontario Heritage Week celebrates our diverse traditions, cultural expressions, and heritage in all its forms (architectural, cultural, natural, archaeological and collections); and

Whereas every community in Ontario has its own unique culture and heritage, which has the power to bring people together, create a sense of belonging and help guide a community in its growth and development; and

Whereas Ontario Heritage Week provides an opportunity for residents of Innisfil to...

Innisfil proclaims Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Day

Whereas Congenital Heart Disease exists at birth; and

Whereas when people think of heart disease and stroke, they often think of adults and seniors. However, heart disease and stroke can happen in people of all ages, including infants; and

Whereas eight out of every 1000 children born will have some form of a congenital heart defect (C.H.D.); and

Whereas raising awareness has resulted in medical advances that are helping those born with heart disease live into adulthood. Sixty years ago, fewer...

Innisfil proclaims Toque Tuesday

Whereas since 1997, the annual Toque Campaign has supported nearly 200 community agencies across Canada, raising more than eight million to date in support of long-term solutions to homelessness; and

Whereas the national Toque Campaign sees hundreds of volunteers and supporters selling toques across Canada, with proceeds benefitting partner agencies working directly with people experiencing homelessness.

Now Therefore, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin, on behalf of the Town of Innisfil hereby proclaim...