Join us on Tuesday, September 10 at 4:00 pm for the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Flag Raising Ceremony outside of the BWG Leisure Centre.

Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease.

Join us on Wednesday, September 14 at 3:30 pm for the Mexican Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony outside of the Court House Courtyard 

Almost 200 years ago, Miguel Hidalgo raised the call for independence in the city of Dolores, Guanajuato Mexico. The Act of Independence was later signed in 1821. Viva Mexico.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Flag Raising Ceremony

4:55 - 5:00 – Arrival time
5:05 - 5:10 – Mayor opening remarks and reading of Land Acknowledgement
5:10 - 5:30 – Smudge ceremony performed by Ashley Mosquera
5:30 - 5:35 – Ashley Mosquera to provide remarks/reflection
5:35 - 5:40 – Mayor to read the proclamation
5:40 -5:45 - Flag Raising and photos
5:45- 6:00 – Mayor Leduc to invite everyone to view the story boards located along west side of the Leisure Centre Lawn

Recommended Attire:
Please wear orange shirts.

Contact Info:
Jenny Duffy 365-340-2631

Event Overview
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day is observed annually on September 30th, to educate and remind Canadians about the history of Residential Schools. On this day we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors, their families, and their communities.

Attendees are invited to enjoy the areas of reflection that will surround the flag raising ceremony area and interact with the Bradford Bulldogs and Central York Panthers hockey teams who will be in site in orange Jerseys.

An information table and colouring sheets for youth will be set up, donations can be made to the Orange Shirt Society on site for those who would like to contribute.