Proclamations

Clarington has proclaimed January 29, 2025, as Marigold Hospice Awareness Day to promote both the need and to build awareness of hospice care.

Visit 211Ontario.ca to learn more.

Clarington has proclaimed March 2025 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month. Amyloidosis is a rare disorder that is characterized by a buildup of abnormal amyloid deposits in the body. Early diagnosis is the key to managing this disease.

Learn more on the Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network website. 

Clarington has proclaimed April 2025 as Neurodiversity Awareness Month. The month raises awareness and celebrates the strengths of neurodivergent people.

In recognition, we will raise the Neurodiversity Infinity Pride flag at a flag raising scheduled on April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Veterans' Square outside the Municipal Administrative Centre.

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed April 2025 as BeADonor Month. The month aims to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

In recognition, we will raise the Neurodiversity Infinity Pride flag at a flag raising scheduled on April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Veterans' Square outside the Municipal Administrative Centre.

Clarington has proclaimed April 4 to 10, 2025, as National Dental Hygienists Week. The week highlights the importance of maintaining good oral health practices while helping Canadians understand the vital role dental hygienists play in the health care system.

The Municipal Administrative Centre will be lit purple in celebration.

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed April 19, 2025, as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form in pregnancy, allowing the organs to move into the chest cavity and inhibit lung growth. The day aims to raise awareness and honour children and their families who are affected.

The Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) will be lit pink in recognition.

The Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) will be lit red in celebration.

Community Living Month - May 2025

Clarington has proclaimed May 2025 as Community Living Month. This month aims to support the services of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, and honours their efforts to advocate for a fully inclusive community for all.

Mental Health Week - May 5 to 11, 2025

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed May 5 to 11, 2025, as Mental Health Week. The week aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being for all individuals.

In recognition, we will raise the mental health week flag on May 5 at 9 a.m. in Veterans' Square outside the Municipal Administrative Centre. The Municipal Administrative Centre will be lit green in celebration. 

World Maternal Mental Health Day - May 7, 2025

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed May 7, 2025, as World Maternal Mental Health Day. The day aims to support mothers and families and build stronger communities. Increasing awareness will drive social change with the goal toward improving the quality of care for women experiencing all types of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and reducing the stigma of maternal mental illness.

The Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) will be lit green in recognition.

Clarington has proclaimed May 17, 2025, as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This day brings awareness to the violence and discrimination that is faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex people, and all those of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, expressions, and sex characteristics.

On this day Clarington celebrates the diversity of our community and we acknowledge the discrimination and struggles faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

In recognition, we will raise the Progressive Pride Flag on May 16 at 1 p.m. in Veterans' Square outside the Municipal Administrative Centre. 

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed May 18 to 25, 2025, as Victorian Order of Nurses Week. The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Week celebrates the willingness and courage that their staff and volunteers take to help those in need.

The Municipal Administrative Centre will be lit blue in recognition.

Clarington has proclaimed May 25 to 31, 2025, as National AccessAbility Week. This week encourages Canadians to think about the barriers people with disabilities face, and to find ways to help remove them. 

In recognition, we will raise the International Disability Awareness Flag on May 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Veterans' Square outside the Municipal Administrative Centre. 

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed May 28, 2025, as Menstrual Health Day. The day aims to raise awareness and break the taboo around menstrual health. 

The Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) will be lit red in recognition.

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month. The month celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, commemorates its history and reflects on the continued fight for equality and freedom around the world.

The Progressive Pride flag will be raised in celebration on Monday, June 2, at 9 a.m. in Veterans' Square at Town Hall. 

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed June 13, 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day aims to encourage all residents to promote the rights of older adults, and to recognize and celebrate seniors and their ongoing contributions to the success and vitality of our community.

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day flag will be raised at the Municipal Administrative Centre on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed June 19, 2025, as Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The day aims to raise awareness and foster a sense of belonging and support for those living with the disease. Through education and awareness programs, the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario is doing its part to reduce stigma and discrimination faced by families, children, youth and adults living with Sickle Cell Disease.

The Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) will be lit red in recognition.

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed August 1, 2025, as Emancipation Day in Clarington.

On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.

Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada. Those who fought enslavement were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

Therefore, each August 1, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against both anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination.

Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.

A flag will be raised in Veterans' Square on July 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. in recognition of the day.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Month - September 2025

Mayor Adrian Foster has proclaimed September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The month aims to raise awareness for the number on cause of cancer in Canadian men. 

Town Hall will be lit up in blue from September 8 to 14 in recognition. 

Kidpreneur Month - November 2025

Mayor Adrian Foster proclaimed November 2025 as Kidpreneur Month. The month celebrates the creativity, resilience and innovation of our young entrepreneurs and supports long-term economic growth.