Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day

Whereas Kawasaki Disease Canada was incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act in May 2014. In December 2015, Kawasaki Disease Canada became registered as a national charity; and

Whereas Kawasaki Disease Canada’s mission is to ensure Kawasaki Disease is top-of mind for Canadians, and the vision is to save children’s hearts from the effects of Kawasaki Disease; and

Whereas Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children and affects children around the...

Innisfil proclaims Crime Stoppers Month

Whereas, Crime Stoppers is a charitable community-led volunteer organization and the local chapter of Crime Stoppers has been serving the Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka region since 1987;

Whereas, Crime Stoppers is not a police program or funded by federal, provincial or police agencies. The program is operated solely with generous donations from the private sector and businesses or raised through fundraising efforts of the volunteer Board of Directors and committee volunteers; and

Whereas, Crime...

Innisfil proclaims International Day of People with Disabilities

Whereas on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize and celebrate the equal rights and dignity of persons with disabilities everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to building a world where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunities, independence, and respect they deserve; and

Whereas it is a global celebration that acknowledges the many achievements persons with disabilities have made. This day also mobilizes support for critical issues related to their rights...

Innisfil proclaims International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Whereas violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals; and

Whereas November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women; and

Whereas our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and

Whereas Indigenous, Black, South Asian and Southeast Asian women and girls continue to experience high rates of violence, including femicide and were overrepresented within the...

Innisfil proclaims National Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Whereas organizations in local communities across Canada, including non-profits, schools, hospitals and social service agencies, work to help foster resilience and emotional healing in children and youth who are grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis; and

Whereas the purpose of Children’s Grief Awareness Day is to increase awareness of the long-lasting impact loss has on children and how to provide continual support for them; and

Whereas for many grieving children, the most helpful...