Proclamation & Flag Raising
The Town of Shelburne issues proclamations and offers flag raisings to recognize your special day or event.
Organizations can request a formal proclamation or flag raising by completing the Proclamation & Flag Request Form.
Proclamations and flag raising requests are to be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the date for which the proclamation and/or flag raising is requested.
Coordination, promotion, and implementation of any associated proclamation or flag raising is the responsibility of the organization or individual(s) who submitted the request.
Requests do not have exclusive rights to day, week or month being proclaimed or having a flag raised.
Guidelines for Proclamation Requests*:
Proclamations are ceremonial statements issued by Shelburne Town Council that officially recognizes the importance of an event, a campaign or an organization of significance that are of interest or benefit to the residents of Shelburne for a particular day, week or month. A proclamation does not establish a personal or civic endorsement.
- Requests are to be made at least four weeks in advance of the requested issuance date
- Requests must provide background information about the organization, cause or event being proclaimed
- Requests must relate to an organization, cause or event that contributes to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the Town of Shelburne
- Proclamations are issued at the discretion of the Mayor
- An organization (i.e. requestor/recipient) may request one proclamation per year
- Proclamations are issued only to recognized Shelburne organizations and not to individuals
- Organizations do not have exclusive rights to the day, week or month being proclaimed
- Proclamations of a similar topic will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis
- All proclamation text is subject to approval and modification by the Town of Shelburne
- The Town of Shelburne will not pay for advertising costs involved in the issuance of proclamations
*The guidelines for proclamation requests are under review.
Guidelines for Flag Raising Requests*:
If you have an important event or campaign that you would like to commemorate with a flag raising, Council will consider requests that meet the following criteria:
- Have a connection with the Town of Shelburne.
- Are non-commercial and non-partisan in nature.
- Align with the Town's by-laws and policies.
- Fosters a sense of community or have made a significant impact within the community.
- Demonstrate respect and acceptance for Shelburne residents.
- Celebrate a non-profit or charitable organization’s events or awareness campaign.
The Town of Shelburne will not approve any requests that:
- Espouses hatred, violence, racism, or offensive messages.
- Represents a political party, political organization, or candidates for election.
- Reflects an organization or group with activities that are contrary to the by-laws and policies of the Town.
The Town will consider requests for holidays, awareness days, weeks and months that are recognized through legislation by the Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada.
*The guidelines for flag raising requests are under review.
Make a Proclamation or Flag Request
We issue proclamations and flag raisings for charitable or non-profit organizations to help raise public awareness about important issues or charitable fundraising campaigns.
Submit a proclamation or flag raising request
Proclamations and Flag Raising Ceremonies
View a complete list of past proclamations by month.
2024 |
February |
February 22, 2024 - Proclamation
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
February 14, 2024 - Proclamation Congenital heart Defect Awareness Day
February 12-18, 2024 - Proclamation
Non-Profit Appreciation Week
February 1-28, 2024 - Proclamation
Black History Month
February 1, 2024 - Flag Raising
Black History Month
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March 2024
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March 8, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - International Women's Day 2024
March 28, 2024 - Flag Raising
Autism Awareness Day Flag Raising 2024
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April 2024
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April 2, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - Autism Awareness Day 2024
April 14 - 20, 2024
Proclamation - National Volunteer Week
April 16, 2024
Sikh Flag Raising
April 28, 2024
Proclamation - National Day of Mourning
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May
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May 1, 2024
Proclamation - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
May 2, 2024
Polish Flag Raising Ceremony
May 19 - 25, 2024
Proclamation - National Public Works Week
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June
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June 1, 2024 Proclamation - ALS Awareness Month
June 1, 2024
Proclamation - Brain Injury Awareness Month
June 1, 2024
Proclamation - Pride Month
Flag raising ceremony
June 3 - 7, 2024
School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
June 21, 2024
Proclamation - National Indigenous Peoples Day
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August
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August 1, 2024 - Proclamation Emancipation Day
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September
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September 1, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 6, 2024 - Childhood Flag Raising
Childhood Cancer Awareness Flag Raising
September 30, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
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October
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October 20, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - Local Government Week October 20-26, 2024
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November
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November 5 - 11, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - Veterans' Week November 5-11, 2024
November 25, 2024 - Proclamation
Proclamation - The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25, 2024 - Flag Raising - Wrapped in Courage
Wrapped in Courage Flag Raising
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2023 |
February |
February 14, 2023 - Proclamation Congenital heart Defect Awareness Day
February 13-19, 2023 - Proclamation
Non-Profit Appreciation Week
February 22, 2023 - Proclamation Human Trafficking Awareness
February 1-28, 2023 - Proclamation
Black History Month
February 1, 2023 - Flag Raising
Black History Month
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March
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March 4-8, 2023 - Proclamation International Women's Week
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April
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April 2, 2023 - Proclamation Autism Awareness Day
April 16-22, 2023 - Proclamation
National Volunteer Week
April 17, 2023 - Flag Raising
Sikh Flag Raising Ceremony April 17, 2023
April 28, 2023 - Proclamation
National Day of Mourning
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May
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May 1, 2023 - Proclamation
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
May 1, 2023 - Proclamation and Flag Raising
Polish Heritage Month - Proclamation
Polish Flag Raising Ceremony
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June
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June 1 - Proclamation
Pride Month
June 1 - Flag Raising Ceremony
Pride Month
June 1 - Proclamation
ALS Awareness Month
June 1 - Proclamation
Brain Injury Awareness Month
June 5-9 - Proclamation
Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
June 15, 2023
Unity in Diversity Flag Raising Ceremony
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August
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August 1, 2023 - Proclamation Emancipation Day
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September
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September 1-30 - Proclamation
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 8, 2023 - Flag Raising Childhood Cancer Awareness September 30, 2023 - Proclamation National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2023 - Flag Raising Every Child Matters Flag
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October
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October 1-31 - Proclamation Hispanic / Latin America Heritage Month October 15, 2023 - Proclamation
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
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November
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November 4-11 - Proclamation Veterans’ Week
November 25, 2023 - Proclamation
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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2022 |
February |
February 22, 2022 - Proclamation
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
February 15, 2022 - Proclamation
Non-Profit Appreciation Week
February 14, 2022 - Proclamation
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
February 1, 2022 - Flag Raising
Black History Month
February 1-28, 2022 - Proclamation
Shelburne Council Proclaims February as Black History month
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March |
March 23, 2022 - Proclamation
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
March 21, 2022 - Proclamation
World Down Syndrome Day
March 17, 2022 - Proclamation
Essential Workers Day of Appreciation
March 7-11, 2022 - Proclamation International Women's Week 2022
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April
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April 2, 2022 - Proclamation and Flag Raising
Autism Awareness Day
April 14, 2022 - Flag Raising
Sikh Heritage Month
April 24-30, 2022 - Proclamation
National Volunteer Week
April 28, 2022 - Proclamation
National Day of Mourning
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May
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May 10, 2022 - Proclamation
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
May 15-21, 2022 - Proclamation National Public Works Week
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June
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May 30 - Proclamation
Year of the Garden
May 30 - Proclamation and Flag Raising
Pride Month
May 30 - Proclamation
ALS
June 13, 2022 - Proclamation and Flag Raising
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 13, 2022 - Proclamation
Brain Injury Awareness Month
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August
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August 1, 2022 - Proclamation
Emancipation Day
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September
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September 30, 2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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October
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Islamic Heritage Month - Flag Raising
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November
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November 8, 2022
Proclamation: The Royal Canadian Legion Annual Poppy Campaign
November 8, 2022
Proclamation: Louis Riel Day November 16th
November 8, 2022
Proclamation: The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - November 25, 2022
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2021 |
February |
February 14, 2021 - Proclamation
Congenital Heart defect Awareness Day
February 1-28, 2021 - Proclamation
Black History Month Proclamation
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March |
March 17, 2021 - Proclamation
Essential Workers Day of Appreciation 2021
March 8-12, 2021 - Proclamation
International Women's Week 2021
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April |
April 2, 2021 - Proclamation
Autism Awareness Day
April 28, 2021 - Proclamation
National Day of Mourning
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June |
June 1-30, 2021 - Proclamation and Flag Raising
Pride Month
June 3, 2021 - Proclamation ALS
June 21, 2021 - Proclamation
Indigenous People's Day
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August |
August 1, 2021 - Proclamation
Emancipation Day August 1st
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September |
September 27, 2021 - Proclamation
Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2021 - Flag Raising
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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October |
October 1-31, 2021
Caribbean Heritage Month
October 1-31, 2021
Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month
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November |
November 5 to 11, 2021 Veterans Week
November 25, 2021
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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