Mayor Ted Walker proclaims February 1-28, 2023 as Black History Month in Tay Township

WHEREAS, Tay Township and Simcoe County’s population is becoming increasingly diverse, and it is important that we embrace diversity and foster belonging and inclusion; and

WHEREAS making Change encourages our community to recognize Black History Month as an opportunity to embrace diversity and to foster belonging and inclusion; and

WHEREAS, Black History Month is a time to learn about the stories and many important contributions of local Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Simcoe County, and about diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country; and

WHEREAS, during Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who have and continue to do so much to make Canada the culturally diverse nation it is today, 

THEREFORE I, Ted Walker,

Mayor of the Corporation of Township of Tay

do hereby proclaim the month of

FEBRUARY 2023

as

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Ted Walker - Mayor

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