BWG Proclaims Pride Month 2024

Pride Month

June 2024

WHEREAS: Every year, cities around the world recognize June as Pride Month – dedicated to the celebration of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and culture, in support of 2SLGBTQI+ rights; and

WHEREAS: Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community across Canada. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge the history, the hardships, and the challenges that the community has endured, along with celebrating the progress that has been made; and

WHEREAS: In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971. By 1973, Pride events were held in several Canadian cities, including Montréal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg; and

WHEREAS: 2SLGBTQI+ rights have come a long way, there’s still a lot that can be done to help improve the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the 2SLGBTQI+ community; and

WHEREAS: The Town of BWG celebrates the diversity of our 2SLGBTQI+ community and is committed to achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and across our community.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim June 2024 as PRIDE Month in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Please Join us for a Flag Raising
The flag-raising will take place on Monday, June 3, at 4:00 pm (outside) at the BWG Leisure Centre - 471 West Park Avenue