Black History Month in Strathmore

Proclamation

WHEREAS: the month of February each year is recognized as Black History Month; and

WHEREAS: in 1995 the Government of Canada officially recognized the importance of Black History Month and the Government of Alberta officially recognized this month in 2017; and

WHEREAS: during Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by Black Canadians, African Canadians, and Canadians of African descent to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and

WHEREAS: Black History Month in Canada is essential since it educates Canadians to the fact that slavery once existed in Canada; that many of the British Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution were Black; and that Black History is Canadian History; and

WHEREAS: the observance of Black History Month calls our Nation’s attention to the continued need to battle racism and build a society that lives up to our democratic ideals, celebrations and recognition of Black History Month are especially significant as we reflect on the difficult conversations from the last year that once again asked us to do our part to uproot systemic racism; and

WHEREAS: during Black History Month, all citizens are encouraged to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and to continue efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I PAT FULE, MAYOR OF STRATHMORE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 2022 AS “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” IN THE TOWN OF STRATHMORE.

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