Proclamations

Proclamations are public announcements or declarations, often issued to organizations in the format of a ceremonial document, which recognizes the efforts and contributions of groups or individuals. The Mayor receives requests for formal proclamations from groups or organizations wishing to raise awareness or highlight an upcoming event or issue. The Mayor has the authority to designate a specific day, week or month to help raise awareness of these events, arts and cultural celebrations, charitable fundraising or public awareness campaigns that are significant to the Municipality of Clarington.

The Mayor will not issue proclamations for:

Matters of political controversy, religious beliefs or individual conviction
Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the Municipality of Clarington
Campaigns or events contrary to law, Municipal policies or by-laws
Campaigns intended for profit-making purposes

An organization does not have exclusive rights to the day, week or month of their proclamation.

Submit your request for proclamation in writing to the Mayor's Office at least three weeks prior to the desired proclamation period.

Black History Month - February 2022

The Municipality of Clarington proclaims February as Black History Month. This year's theme is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day.

Learn more at the Government of Canada's Black History Month web page.

World Thinking Day - February 22, 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed February 22, 2022 as World Thinking Day. World Thinking Day celebrates the global Guiding movement, international friendship, and is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect girls and young women.

Learn more at Girl Guides Canada.

Saint Piran's Day - March 5, 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed March 5, 2022, as Saint Piran's Day. Saint Piran is the patron saint of tin miners and is famed for his discovery of tin. Saint Piran’s Day is celebrated each year on March 5 as the national day of Cornwall.

Visit the Historic UK website to learn more.

World Autism Day - April 2, 2022

Clarington Council is pleased to proclaim April 2, 2022, as World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is now the fastest growing and most commonly diagnosed neurological disorder in Canada and is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental influences.

Learn more about autism on the Autism Speaks website.

National Dental Hygiene Week - April 4 to 10, 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed April 4 to 10, 2022, as Dental Hygiene Week. The year's theme, "Oral Health for Total Health" reminds us that taking care of our mouth, teeth and gums positively impacts other aspects of our lives.

Learn more at Dental Hygiene Canada.

Earth Day - April 22, 2022

Clarington Council is pleased to proclaim April 22, 2022, as Earth Day in Clarington. According to the National Geographic, "more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live."

Learn more about Earth Day and find ways you can participate in helping to keep Earth clean and beautiful.

National Day of Mourning - April 28, 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed April 28, 2022, as National Day of Mourning, a day to raise awareness and to strive to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses, and injuries.

Learn more about the National Day of Mourning.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Month - May 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed May as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) month. This month is an opportunity to research, educate and understand GBS/CIDP and similar conditions.

Learn more at GBS/CIDP Foundation.

VON Week - May 23 to 27, 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed May 23 to 27, 2022, as VON Week. For over 120 years, VON has been providing care at home for families in need in the form of clinical, personal and social support.

Learn more on the VON website.

World Menstrual Health Day - May 28, 2022

Clarington Council is pleased to proclaim May 28, 2022, as World Menstrual Health Day. The day seeks to build awareness for menstrual health and hygiene.

Learn more on the Period Purse website.

Pride Week - May 29 to June 5, 2022

Clarington Council has proclaimed May 29 to June 5, 2022, as Pride Week in the Municipality of Clarington.

Pride Week in Clarington, organized by Pride Durham, plays an important role in the social aspect of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. According to its website, Pride Durham "uses social programming as a platform to create dialogue, real-life experiences, and meaningful connections between 2SLGBTQ+ members of the community, friends, families, and workplaces" and "aims to create a place for important conversations to begin."

The pride flag will be raised at the Municipal Administrative Centre on Monday, May 30, at 9 a.m.

Learn more on Pride Durham's website.

Longest Day of SMILES - June 19, 2022

Clarington Council is pleased to proclaim June 19, 2022, as the Longest Day of SMILES. Children suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate have an increased risk of dying during their first year of life.

Learn how you can help children in low- to middle-income countries access important medical procedures on the Operation Smile website.