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.

Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day - January 29, 2023

Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day promotes the need for hospice care in Durham Region. A flag raising will be held on January 27, 2023 at noon.

Learn more on Durham Region Hospice website.

Read the full proclamation

WHEREAS Durham Region Hospice's Mission is to provide support, comfort in a caring and compassionate home-like environment to individuals and their families facing end-of-life illness.

WHEREAS Durham Region Hospice's Vision is to create two fully operational hospice residence care centres in Durham Region – a 10 bed facility in Whitby and a 9 bed facility in Clarington.

WHEREAS to better serve individuals in our community who are facing a palliative diagnosis, in February 2018, Durham Region Hospice, a partnership between Durham Hospice and VON Durham Community Corporation, launched Comfort, Care, Compassion, a $15-million capital campaign to support the construction of two new hospice residences in Durham Region and bring this much needed resource to our community.

WHEREAS hospice care focuses on living – not dying. Individuals are empowered to choose how they navigate their final journeys, and their families receive support in preparing for their loved one’s last stages of life.

WHEREAS a nine-bed site in Clarington will provide free and meaningful care in a supportive, flexible and home-like environment. Residents will be cared for by an interdisciplinary team of health-care professionals and volunteers who will assist the medical team with comfort measures and pain and symptom management.

WHEREAS once constructed, this new state-of-the-art facility will offer private rooms, free parking, unrestricted visiting hours and the ability to live freely, including flexible meals based on each resident’s choice, continuing to live with pets, bathing/showering at leisure, going outside when desired and access to a wide range of non-medical service and program options including spiritual and emotional supports, arts and music and holistic healing practices.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Clarington proclaim January 29, 2023, as Durham Region Hospice - Clarington Day in the Municipality of Clarington.

Dated at Clarington this 23rd day of January 2023.

Black History Month - February 2023

The Municipality of Clarington proclaims February as Black History Month. Each February, Canadians participate in Black History Month festivities that honour and recognize the contributions of Black Canadians to their communities.

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

National 211 Day - February 11, 2023

211 connects people with important services like mental health support and essential needs services like food, health and housing. It is confidential and available 24/7 (even on holidays) in 150+ languages and can be accessed through multiple channels.

Learn more on the 211 website.

World Thinking Day - February 22, 2023

Since 1926, World Thinking Day has been a day of international friendship. It's an opportunity to think and speak out on issues affecting young women and girls.

Learn more on the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts website.

St. Piran's Day - March 5, 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed March 5, 2023, 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 Historic UK to learn more.

Holi - March 7, 2023

Holi is one of the popular festivals in Hinduism and also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. Holi celebrates the arrival of summer, the end of winter, the blossoming of love and for many, it is a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. It is also known as Festival of Colours, Festival of Spring and Festival of Love. It is the festive day to end and rid oneself of past errors, to end conflicts by meeting others, a day to forget and forgive. People pay or forgive debts, as well as deal anew with those in their lives.

It’s celebrated worldwide and is based on the Hindu calendar, which relies on the phases of the moon. Here in Clarington, Holi is observed from March 6 at sundown to March 7 at sundown.

Learn more about Holi.

Save Soil Day - March 21, 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed March 21, 2023, as Save Soil Day. This day is a global movement launched by Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru to address land degradation and advocate for healthy soil.

Learn more on the International Union for Conservation of Nature website.

International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed March 31, 2023, as International Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate transgender and non-binary people around the globe and raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

A flag raising will take place on March 31 at 10 a.m. outside the Municipal Administrative Centre.

Learn more about International Transgender Day of Visibility on the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity website.

National Dental Hygienists Week - April 4 to 10, 2023

The Municipality of Clarington has proclaimed National Dental Hygienists Week from April 4 to 10, 2023, and the Municipal Administrative Centre will be lit up in purple during this time. National Dental Hygienists week focuses on the importance of maintaining good oral health and the role dental hygienists play in helping Canadians understand the importance of the dental hygiene profession.

Learn more on The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association website.

International Dark-Sky Week - April 15 to 22, 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed April 15 to 22, 2023, as International Dark-Sky Week. Light pollution disrupts wildlife, wastes money and energy, impacts human health and contributes to climate change.

Learn more on the International Dark-Sky Week website.

Global Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day - April 19, 2023

The Municipality of Clarington has proclaimed April 19, 2023, as Global Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day. This day is to help raise awareness, fundraise, and celebrate patients' lives while working together globally to create a more prominent voice for those who continue to fight.

Learn more on the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia International website.

Community Living Month - May 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed the month of May 2023 as Community Living Month. This month aims to recognize the accomplishments of the Community Living movement and celebrate authentic community inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Learn more on the Community Living Ontario website.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - May 17, 2023

The Municipality of Clarington has proclaimed May 17, 2023, 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. “Together always, united in diversity.”

Join us for a flag raising on May 16 at 10 a.m. at Town Hall.

Learn more on the May 17 website.

VON Week - May 22 to 26, 2023

The Municipality of Clarington has proclaimed VON Week from May 22 to 26, 2023. The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Week celebrates the willingness and courage that their staff and volunteers take to help those in need.

Learn more on the Victorian Order of Nurses website.

World Menstrual Health Day - May 28, 2023

Clarington Council is pleased to proclaim May 28, 2023, as World Menstrual Health Day. The day seeks to build awareness for menstrual health and hygiene.

Learn more on the Period Purse website.

National AccessAbility Week

Clarington Council has proclaimed May 28 to June 3, 2023, as National AccessAbility Week. This week we celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities, the work to remove barriers and our efforts to become more accessible and inclusive to all.

Join us for a flag raising ceremony on May 29 at 9 a.m.

Learn more on the Government of Canada website.

Pride Month - June 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month. Pride Month is recognized throughout June for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies to recognize their accomplishments and rally together for an inclusive and supportive community for all.

A flag raising is scheduled to take place on June 2 at 9 a.m. at Town Hall.

Learn more on Pride Durham's website.

KBG Syndrome Day - June 11, 2023

The Municipality of Clarington has proclaimed June 11, 2023 as KBG Syndrome Day. KBG Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a genetic mutation often associated with a spectrum of challenges. On this day we aim to inform, educate and support those affected by this rare condition.

Learn more on KBG Syndrome website.

Longest Day of SMILES - June 18, 2023

Clarington Council is pleased to proclaim June 18, 2023, 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.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - September 2023

Clarington Council has proclaimed September 2023 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, donations help fund world-leading research, provide a national support system, and influence public policies to help shape a healthier society ensuring that no one faces prostate cancer alone.

Learn more on the Canadian Cancer Society website.