Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month

Proclamation: Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month

October 4, 2021

Whereas, the Parliament of Canada recognizes that members of the Hispanic and Latin American community in Canada have made significant contributions to the social, economic, and political fabric of the nation; and 

Whereas, the designation of a month as Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month would be a meaningful way to remember, celebrate and educate the public about these contributions; and 

Whereas, Hispanic and Latin American communities across Canada would be mobilized by a Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month to jointly celebrate, share and promote their unique culture and traditions with all Canadians; and 

Whereas, the Latin American Heritage Month Act, received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018 proclaiming throughout Canada that the month of October be known as “Latin American Heritage Month” every year; and 

Now Therefore, I, Mayor Wade Mills, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2021, as “Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month” in the Town of Shelburne.