January 2022 Proclamations at Burlington City Council
Proclamations are read at the beginning of every regularly-scheduled Burlington City Council meeting.A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements, and to raise public awareness of important issues in Burlington.For more information on how to submit a request for a proclamation, please visit the City’s dedicated Proclamations webpage.Here are the proclamations that were read during the Jan. 18 Council meeting. Click the links to see a digital copy of the proclamation signed by Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.Year of the Garden: 2022The Year of the Garden will highlight and celebrate the important contribution of gardeners, our local gardening organizations, horticultural professionals and local horticultural businesses which contribute to garden culture and the experience garden of our municipality.
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Black History Month: February 2022Black History Month recognizes the contributions that people of African and Caribbean descent have made to Canada, shaping its identity. Black History Month in Canada is very important as it educates Canadians. Few Canadians know that slavery once existed in Canada, or that many of the British Loyalists, who came here after the American Revolution were Black. Black History Month continues to provide the City of Burlington with the opportunity to learn, to share, and to celebrate the important contributions and vital role that Canadians of African descent have made to strengthen the social, economic and cultural mosaic of our community, province, country and the world.
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: Feb. 6, 2022International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate all national and international efforts, especially grassroots efforts, to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, which calls for the elimination of FGM and other harmful practices by 2030. The City of Burlington supports the human rights of women and girls so they can live a life free from the violence that is female genital mutilation.
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Wear Red Canada Day (Women's Cardiovascular Health/Heart Disease): Feb. 13, 2022Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death for Canadian women, a fact unknown to many women and their healthcare providers. Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of their heart health and wellness.
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RELATED LINK:
- November 2021 Proclamations at Burlington City Council
- October 2021 Proclamations at Burlington City Council
—*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor’s Media and Digital Communications Specialist