Proclamations

2025 Proclamations

Canada's Agriculture Day: February 11, 2025
It’s not just a day – it’s a celebration of where our food comes from and the awesome people who make it happen.

For more information visit: https://agriculturemorethanever.ca/
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Pink Shirt Day: February 26, 2025
In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students arrived wearing pink! With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born. Wear a pink shirt to promote healthy relationships and prevent bullying at home, school, in communities, online and the workplace.

Bullying Helpline: 310-1818 Alberta.ca/BullyingChat
For more information and resources visit: https://www.alberta.ca/pink-shirt-day-alberta
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Canadian Agricultural Safety Week: March 16 - 22, 2025
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year that focuses on the importance of farm safety.
- For more information visit: https://casa-acsa.ca/en/canadian-agricultural-safety-association/
- Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here

National Tourism Week: April 7 - 11, 2025
National Tourism Week is a crucial platform for highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in Canada.

For more information visit: https://tiac-aitc.ca/TIAC_s_Tourism_Week_in_Canada.html
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National Day of Mourning: April 28, 2025
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.

For more information visit: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning
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National Volunteer Week: April 27 - May 3, 2025
Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters!

For more information visit: https://volunteer.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=482
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2024 Proclamations

Canada's Agriculture Day: February 13, 2024
It’s not just a day – it’s a celebration of where our food comes from and the awesome people who make it happen.

For more information visit: https://agriculturemorethanever.ca/
Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here

National Heritage Week: February 19 - 25, 2024
National Heritage Week is celebrated to recognize the importance and diversity of our Provinces heritage and historical places.

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Pink Shirt Day: February 28, 2024
In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students arrived wearing pink! With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born. Wear a pink shirt to promote healthy relationships and prevent bullying at home, school, in communities, online and the workplace.

Bullying Helpline: 310-1818 Alberta.ca/BullyingChat
For more information and resources visit: https://www.alberta.ca/pink-shirt-day-alberta
Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week: March 10 - 16, 2024
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year.

For more information visit: https://casa-acsa.ca/en/canadian-agricultural-safety-association/
Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here

National Volunteer Week: April 14 - 20, 2024
Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters!

For more information visit: https://volunteer.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=482
Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here

National Tourism Week: April 15 - 19, 2024
National Tourism Week is a crucial platform for highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in Canada.

For more information visit: https://tiac-aitc.ca/TIAC_s_Tourism_Week_in_Canada.html
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National Day of Mourning: April 28, 2024
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.

For more information visit: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning
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Red Dress Day: May 5
May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+).

For more information visit: www.amnesty.ca/activism
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Emergency Preparedness Week: May 5 - 11, 2024
Disasters impact people first. They start in our communities. In people’s homes and places of work. Learn how you and your family can prepare yourselves for an emergency or disaster.

For more information and how to prepare for an emergency visit: https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness
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International Professional Municipal Clerks Week: May 5 - 11, 2024
Professional Municipal Clerks provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels.

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Economic Development Week: May 6 - 10, 2024
Economic development is the foundational work that helps to create jobs, support businesses, and improve the quality of life in communities large and small.

For more information visit: https://www.edaalberta.ca/Economic-Development-Week
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Safety and Health Week: May 6 - 11, 2024
Safety and Health Week, which takes place this year from May 6-11, is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.

For more information visit: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/safety-and-health-week
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Mental Health Week: May 6 - 12, 2024
We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity.

For more information visit: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/
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National Police Week & Victims And Survivors Of Crime Week: May 12 - 18, 2024
Everyday we appreciate the dedication of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to ensure our safety and security.

For more information visit: https://victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html
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Moose Hide Campaign Day: May 16, 2024
The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. Wearing the moose hide pin signifies the commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in your life and speak out against gender-based and domestic violence.

For more information visit: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
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Public Works Week: May 19 - 25, 2024
Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing our quality of life, no matter where we live in the world. Public works professionals provide essential services that lead to healthier, happier, more vibrant communities.

For more information visit: https://www.apwa.org/events/national-public-works-week-npww/
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Alberta Rural Health Week: May 27 - 31, 2024
May 27 – 31, 2024 is Alberta Rural Health Week: a great opportunity to honour the contributions of the rural Alberta health-care providers and community volunteers who help keep health care close to home.

For more information visit: www.rhpap.ca
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National Accessibility Week: May 26 - June 1, 2024
National AccessAbility Week is a week for Canadians to promote inclusion and accessibility in our communities and workplaces, to celebrate our progress and to be inspired to further break down accessibility barriers.

For more information visit: https://ccrw.org/event/national-accessability-week-2024/
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Lemonade Day
Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business.

For more information visit: https://lemonadeday.org/northern-alberta
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National Drowning Prevention Week: July 21 - 27, 2024

National Drowning Prevention Week promotes awareness of the drowning prevention problem in Canada and the need for individuals, communities, organizations, and government to take action in an effort to save lives. Drowning is preventable!

For more information visit: Livesaving Society's Website
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Treaty No. 6 Day: August 23, 2024

Treaty 6 covers the central west portions of present-day Alberta and Saskatchewan. It was first signed on August 23, 1876 at Fort Carlton and on September 9, 1876 at Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan between the Crown, Cree, Chipewyan, and Stoney Nations.

For more information visit: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/treaty-6
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Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day: September 7, 2024

September 7th is known as Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day in Alberta. 2024 marks the 133rd year since the first recorded arrival of Ukrainians in Canada.

The date was chosen to honour the first officially recorded Ukrainian immigrants, Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak, who arrived in Canada on Sept. 7, 1891.

Alberta Development Officers Week: September 22-28, 2024

Development Officers may be involved in a variety of aspects of the development or re-development of lands, including subdivision, rezoning or the development permitting process.

To learn more about Development Officers visit: https://adoa.net/
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Métis Crossing Day: September 25, 2024

Métis Crossing is a place of inspiration, sharing the warmth and strength of the rich and distinct Métis culture, offering legendary experiences that elevate the spirit and enrich lives.

To learn more about Métis Crossing visit: https://metiscrossing.com/
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Fire Prevention Week: October 6 -12, 2024
This year’s campaign (Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!) strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

For more information and resources about Fire Prevention Week visit: https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week
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Small Business Week: October 20 - 26, 2024

Small Business Week is a national event that recognizes the contribution that small businesses make to our economic wellbeing and way of life.

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Family Violence Prevention Month: November 2024

Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces, yet family violence is preventable. November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM) in Alberta. It is a time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.

For information and resources about Family Violence Prevention visit: https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-month
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Métis Week: November 10 - 16, 2024

Every year on the week of November 16, in memory of Louis Riel’s wrongful execution, we proudly honour our Métis heritage and celebrate the future of our vibrant and everlasting Métis Nation.

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