Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland proclaims International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Whereas the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;

Whereas Quebec is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;

Whereas, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and...

Flag Raising and Proclamation - MS Awareness Month

May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month in Midland.

Staff gathered with council as well as volunteers and members from MS Canada to speak about MS and the importance of advocacy for people with MS, and their families and caregivers.

Midland proclaims Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Whereas, multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling neurological disease affecting an estimated 1 in 400 Canadians and approximately 90,000 across the country; and  

Whereas, multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely and may lead to problems with numbness, coordination, vision and speech, as well as extreme fatigue and even paralysis; and  

Whereas, there is no known cause of, prevention of, or cure for multiple sclerosis; and  

Whereas, annual fundraising events such as the MS Walk, MS Bike, and A...

Midland proclaims National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

Whereas Canada is the first North American country to officially recognize the disappearance of Indigenous women; and

Whereas, in 2015, Canada launched the National Inquiry of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S) at the request of Indigenous families, organizations, and Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and

Whereas May 5, 2023, marks the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People in Canada, also known as “Red...

Flag Raising - #ITSTARTS

Today the Town of Midland hosted a flag raising with staff and council to acknowledge the entire month of March as #ITSTARTS month! #ITSTARTS is working to bring awareness and education about diversity and inclusion, and reduce racism and discrimination in our communities.
 
The Town of Midland is dedicated to committing time to promote a unified community that embraces acceptance, inclusion, equity and diversity. 
 
Visit simcoe.ca/ITSTARTS for information as well as find definitions and resources on how...