Proclamations

The District may issue proclamations from time to time to give official recognition to occasions or events of provincial, national, or international importance.

A proclamation is an official announcement that publicly recognizes an initiative or observance. Proclamations are typically signed and issued by federal officials, governors, state legislators, mayors, or other government officials at the local level.

2026 Proclamations:

• 2026-03-26 – Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Month)
• 2026-02-16 – Heritage Week, February 16 – 22

2025 Proclamations:

• 2025-11-01 – Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
• 2025-10-05 – KidSport BC Sport BC Week, October 5-11
• 2025-10-01 – Foster Family Month
• 2025-07-20 – National Drowning Prevention Week, July 20-26
• 2025-05-18 – National Public Works Week, May 18-24
• 2025-05-10 – World Migratory Bird Day
• 2025-05-01 – Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
• 2025-03-26 – Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Month)
• 2025-03-25 – Greek Independence Day
• 2025-02-17 – Heritage Week, February 17-23