BWG Proclaims Talk to a Stranger Week 2024

Talk to a Stranger Week 2024

WHEREAS: GenWell is a Canadian-led Global Human Connection movement which seeks to highlight the need for all Canadians to recognize the importance of human connection for their health, happiness, longevity, and the betterment of society for all; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is encouraged to reach out to strangers during a week-long campaign. Talk To a Stranger Week is a campaign intended to educate, empower, and catalyze Canadians about the many benefits of Talking to Strangers. For decades we have told Canadians and people around the world not to talk to strangers, when the research suggests that it may be a valuable way to increase happiness, feel a greater sense of belonging, build trust and create safer communities.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim November 18-24, 2024 as Talk to a Stranger Week in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.