Proclamations help to create a public awareness of special events and are intended for the betterment of the community. Occasionally the City receives requests from organizations or internal departments to declare or proclaim certain dates for specific causes (e.g. Race Relations Week, International Women's Day, etc.). A proclamation may be issued for a day, a week or a month.

Requesting a proclamation

The City's policy states that proclamations are undertaken only on matters that relate directly to the specific operations of the municipality. Once reviewed and approved the Proclamation will be posted on the City website.

Proclamation Application 

Proclamations, flag raisings, and lighting requests must be sent to the Office of the City Clerk three (3) weeks prior to the special occasion. Return the completed form to:

Office of the City Clerk Attn: Proclamations
500 Donald Street East, First Floor
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 5V3

Fax: 807-625-2233
Email: proclamations@thunderbay.ca

 

If you are requesting a proclamation for the first time, please provide details on your organization and the relevance of the proclamation to the City of Thunder Bay. As well, please provide a draft of the proclamation. The Office of the City Clerk reserves the right to edit the proclamation to ensure proper format and grammar.

 *Please submit your most up to date proclamation wording at the time of application.

 *Please remember to fill out the "Invite the Mayor" request form if you are looking to have the Mayor attend your ceremony/event.

www.thunderbay.ca/invitethemayor 

 

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Franco-Ontarian Day

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 06:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

WHEREAS, in May 18th, 2010, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario enacted the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, 2010 proclaiming September 25 in each year as the Franco-Ontarian Day; and

WHEREAS, the Franco-Ontarian Day Act recognizes that Franco-Ontarians commemorate September 25 to celebrate their language and heritage and also take pride in their collective accomplishments.  September 25 is the anniversary of the first unveiling of the Franco-Ontarian flag in Sudbury in 1975; the Franco-Ontarian...

Le Jour des Franco-Ontariens

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 06:30 AM

25 SEPTEMBRE 2018

Attendu que l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario a adopté la Loi de 2010 sur le Jour des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes proclamant le 25 septembre, le Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes le 18 mai 2010;

Attendu que la Loi de 2010 sur le Jour des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes reconnaît  que c’est le 25 septembre que de nombreux Franco-Ontariens célèbrent leur langue et leur patrimoine et affirment la fierté que leur inspirent leurs réalisations...

National Coaches Week

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 06:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 22-30, 2018

WHEREAS, The City of Thunder Bay recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the 300,000 coaches who call Thunder Bay and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, a number of great coaches live and volunteer here and we celebrate their commitments...

Public - Rail Safety Week

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 06:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 23–29, 2018

WHEREAS, Public – Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada and the United States from September 23 to 29, 2018; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’  awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens; and

WHEREAS, Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Day

Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 06:15 AM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

 

WHEREAS, Our Kids Count, Big Brothers Big Sisters Program commits to Thunder Bay’s children and youth that we will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer based mentoring programs; and

WHEREAS, Our Kids Count, Big Brothers Big Sisters Program is participating in a Canada wide movement created to highlight the importance of mentoring and the impact mentoring has on the lives of children and youth in the community and across Canada; and

WHEREAS, Our Kids...