Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Flag Raising - Fierte Simcoe Pride

Today staff gathered with Deputy Mayor Jack Contin and representatives from Fierté Simcoe Pride to raise the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag. 🏳️‍🌈🎉
 
This year’s theme is “We have always existed”. The existence of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is not a recent phenomenon but rather an integral part of our history. Acknowledging and understanding this helps promote equity, respect, accountability, and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
 
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Flag Raising - National Indigenous People's Day

Staff and members of council gather with Greg Garratt, President Georgian Bay Métis Council, for a flag raising for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today we hold space to learn about the traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

We recognize the immense wisdom, knowledge, and traditions passed down through generations. We recognize the deep connection Indigenous peoples have with the land, their profound respect for nature, and their sustainable ways of life. Today also is a time...

Flag Raising - YIMBY

This morning Town staff and Mayor Bill Gordon gathered with representatives from local organizations and agencies to recognize and educate on the social movement "Yes In My Back Yard” (YIMBY).
 
YIMBY encourages a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and a hopeful place to call home. As a community, we are all called on to be active participants in positively shaping our spaces. 
 
Have you heard of the statement “Not In My Back Yard”, or NIMBY? This...

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.