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 

Proclamation 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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International Women's Day 2025

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 08:30 AM

MARCH 8, 2025

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women's Day to commemorate the 145 women killed in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the globe to recognize acts of...



Amyloidosis Awareness Month 2025

Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 08:30 AM

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...







Rare Disease Day 2025

Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 08:30 AM

City Hall and Current River Dam lights will be lit for Rare Disease Day on Friday February 28, 2025.

For more information please contact Rare Disease Review Western

rgrants@uwo.ca

Scout/Guide Week 2025

Posted on Friday, February 21, 2025 08:30 AM

FEBRUARY 21-28, 2025


WHEREAS, Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, aged 5-26, within the stated aim “to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.” Scouting is a co-ed program; and

WHEREAS, The City of Thunder Bay citizens support our groups in the various fundraising providing the necessary funds to run the programs. Each fall we have “Apple Day” which provides the funds for the group, and to maintain and run “Grey...

Crime Stoppers Month 2025

Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 08:30 AM

JANUARY 2025


WHEREAS, Anonymous tips are being handled by one society, Crime Stoppers, covering the whole of Thunder Bay and Surrounding District; and

WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers accepts confidential and anonymous tips via phone calls, as well as through web messages, while partnering with the media and police to participate in Provincial, national and International campaigns to help make communities safe; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay District Crime Stoppers is part of a the Global network which is...