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Request for Proclamation and Flag Raising PO Box 354 Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0 www.fiertesimcoepride.com [email protected] Monday, April 12th, 2021 Mayor and Council Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 RE: REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION OF FIERTÉ SIMCOE PRIDE, JULY 26TH AUGUST 8TH, WITH A FLAG RAISING Good Day, My name is Colin Nelthorpe and I am the Chair of the Board of Directors of Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP). On behalf of FSP, I am writing to request your participation in and support of Fierté Simcoe Pride 2021. Fierté Simcoe Pride is a not-for-profit that organizes an annual Pride festival as well as year-round activities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and allied community of Simcoe County. We are asking for participation and leadership from the Township of Clearview through proclamation of Fierté Simcoe Pride from July 26th to August 8th, 2021. This recognition would be a valued recognition of the diversity of our community, honouring the lives and contributions of people of all gender and sexual diversities throughout the County. This year's theme "In Safety and Solidarity" is to highlight the struggles we all face from the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the LGBT+ community stands together in the wake of social injustices. We request that during FSP 2021, the Rainbow and Trans flag be raised in celebration of diversity, to raise awareness and promote equality. If required, we would be pleased to provide a flag sized to your liking. We hope for this flag raising to occur on July 26th 12 noon. We thank the Township of Clearview for the continued support and are eager to welcome you to Fierté Simcoe Pride 2021. In the spirit of diversity, inclusion and community, Colin Nelthorpe | Chair Pronouns: He/Him (en français: il) Fierté Simcoe Pride P: 705-794-1889 E: [email protected] Encl. 1. Proclamation (English) 2. Proclamation (Français) 1. Proclamation (English) The Township of Clearview does hereby proclaim July 26 to August 8, 2021 as Fierté Simcoe Pride WHEREAS; This marks the tenth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities and events; and WHEREAS; The Rainbow Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Rainbow Flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in San Francisco in 1978. The flag is a symbol of the Pride movement and the advancement of human rights for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics. The colour red signifies life; Orange is healing; Yellow is sunlight. Green represents nature. Blue symbolizes serenity, peace and harmony. And finally, purple represents spirit; and WHEREAS; Fierté Simcoe Pride formed on May 13, 2012, and its mission is “to create and offer inclusive events, services, and educational opportunities that rise above heterosexism, heteronormativity and homo/bi/transphobia, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County”; and WHEREAS; Fierté Simcoe Pride is filled with numerous events and activities that focus on education, awareness, community development, creative expression and fun for the whole family. Please visit www.fiertesimcoepride.com to learn more about Fierté Simcoe Pride and the activities of FSP 2021. 2. Proclamation (Français) Le Canton de Clearview proclame par la présente Fierté Simcoe, du 26 Juillet au 8 Août 2021 ATTENDU QUE; Ceci marque la dixième édition annuelle de Fierté de Simcoe, son but étant de créer un comté sûr et inclusif pour la diversité des genres et de la sexualité au travers de services, d’activités et d’événements; et ATTENDU QUE; Le drapeau arc-en-ciel s’élève pour honorer la diversité des genres et de la sexualité dans le comté de Simcoe. Le drapeau arc-en-ciel a été imaginé par Gilbert Baker à San Francisco en 1978. Le drapeau est le symbole du mouvement de la fierté et de la promotion des droits pour l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité et l'expression de genre, et les caractéristiques sexuelles. La couleur rouge signifie la vie; orange la santé; jaune le soleil; vert la nature. Le bleu symbolise la sérénité, la paix et l’harmonie. Enfin, le violet représente l’esprit; et ATTENDU QUE; Le comité de la Fierté de Simcoe s’est formé le 13 mai 2012, sa mission étant de “créer des événements, activitées et opportunités inclusifs qui ont pour but de s’élever au-dessus de l'hétérosexisme, l'hétéro-normativité et l’homo/bi/transphobie pour une communauté en sécurité au sein du comté de Simcoe”; et ATTENDU QUE; Fierté de Simcoe est remplie de nombreux événements et activités concentrés sur l’éducation, la prise de conscience, le développement communautaire, l’expression créative et le plaisir pour toute les familles. Venez visiter www.fiertesimcoepride.com pour en savoir plus sur la Fierté de Simcoe et ses activités pour l’année 2021..
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