The Township of Brock issues proclamations (ceremonial document) designating a special day, week or month in recognition of the efforts and commitments of an event or organization that enhances our community.
Proclamation and Flag Raising requests are to be submitted to the Clerks Department in accordance with the Township of Brock Proclamation and Flag raising policy.
| 2025 Proclamations and or Flag Raisings |
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National 211 Day - February 11, 2025 Non-Profit Appreciation Week - Third week of February, 2025 Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2025 World Autism Day - April 2, 2025 National Volunteer Day - April 20, 2025 April 21, 2025 - Flags will be flown at half-mast to recognize the passing of Pope Francis, Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of his funeral. National Volunteer Week - April 27th - May 4th, 2025 Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the work place - April 28, 2025 Community Living Month - May 1-30, 2025 National Nursing Week - May 12-18, 2025 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - May 17, 2025 Menstrual Health Day - May 28, 2025 Pride Flag - June 1-30, 2025 National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2025 National Non-Profit Day - August 17, 2025 Veterans Week - November 5th -11th, 2025 Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20, 2025 GivingTuesday - First Tuesday that falls between November 27-December 3, 2025 |
| 2024 Proclamations and or Flag Raisings |
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Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day - January 29, 2024 Trans Day of Visibility - March 31, 2024 Human Values Day - April 24, 2024 Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the work place - April 28, 2024 Sunderland Stingerz Day - April 29, 2024 May - Community Living Month Girls Inc. 160th Anniversary - May 6-10, 2024 National Nursing Week - May 6-12, 2024 Falun Dafa Day - May 13, 2024 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia - May 17, 2024 June - Pride Month June - Indigenous History Month June - Recreation and Parks Month June - Seniors Month World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15, 2024 National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2024 National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism - June 23, 2024 National Non-Profit Day - August 17, 2024 Second Sunday of September, Firefighters National Memorial Day Last Sunday of September, Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day Rail Safety Week - September 23-29, 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2024 Seniors for Climate Day - October 1, 2024 Indigenous Veterans Day - November 8, 2024 Remembrance Day - November 11, 2024 Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20, 2024 GivingTuesday - December 3, 2024 International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women - December 6, 2023 |
| 2023 Proclamations and or Flag Raisings |
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Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day - January 29, 2023 211 Day - February 11, 2023 Trans Day of Visibility - March 31, 2023 Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace April 28, 2024 May - Community Living Month International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - May 17, 2023 Pollinator Week - June 19-25, 2023 World Menstrual Health Day - May 28, 2023 June - Pride Month June - Indigenous History Month June - Recreation and Parks Month World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15, 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2023 National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism - June 23, 2023 September - Big Brother Big Sister Month September - Hunger Action Month Rail Safety Week - September 18-24 Second Sunday of September, Firefighters National Memorial Day Last Sunday of September, Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- September 30, 2023 Fire Prevention Week - October 8-14 Remembrance Day - November 11, 2024 Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20, 2023 Council declared an Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic - November 27, 2023 Please find additional resources; https://drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/intimate-partner-violence/ Note quick escape option on bottom right. The site address is automatically removed from the search history. https://www.safetynetworkdurham.ca/ Brock Community Health Centre and North House are member/supporting agencies of Safety Network Durham International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women - December 6, 2023 |