Noting the “many achievements and contributions made by Black Canadians to our collective economic, cultural, spiritual and political development” and the “significant contributions and advances that Black Canadians have made and continue to make to Canadian society,” acting mayor, Andrew Wannan, proclaimed February, Black History month in Elliot Lake.
This year’s theme is Black Resistance, “celebrating the ways in which Black people have resisted oppression, discrimination and prejudice over history.”
Proclamation
Whereas Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the historical and present contributions of Black Canadians and recognizes their significant contributions made to Canada
And whereas, during Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by Black Canadians to our collective economic, cultural, spiritual and political development,
And whereas the City of Elliot Lake recognizes and values the significant contributions and advances that Black Canadians have made and continue to make to Canadian society,
And whereas the City of Elliot Lake recognizes the theme for Black History Month, 2024, is Black Resistance, celebrating the ways in which Black people have resisted oppression, discrimination and prejudice over history.
Now, therefore, I, acting mayor Andrew Wannon, do hereby proclaim February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of Elliot Lake and encourage all residents to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and continue our efforts to make Elliot Lake a welcoming community for all.