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Upon receipt of a written request from a community organization for proclamation of a day, week or month in recognition of a significant community event and/or requesting the flying of a community organization flag, the Legislative Services branch review the merit of each request and approve or deny the request based on the Proclamation and Flag Raisings Policy.

A letter proclaiming the event and Certificate of Proclamation, if requested, and/or approval to fly their flag will be forwarded to the organization following the approval.

Prior to submitting a request, please review the process as outlined below.

Flag Raising Process

Requests to use the community flagpole will be confirmed on a first come first served basis, and must be submitted in writing a minimum of two weeks in advance of the date intended for the flag raising.

Flags will be raised on one of the three community flag poles located on the south side of the Courtyard near the intersection of Centre St. and Debwewin Miikan (formerly Bagot St.) for up to one month.

Requests for flag raising will be approved for the following:

Recognition of National and Independence Days (flags recognized by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade website)

  • Art, community and cultural events and celebrations
  • Charitable fundraising/public awareness campaigns
  • Civic events

The request for a flag raising must be submitted by an organization in writing and must include:

  • Purpose of flag raising
  • Name of flag to be raised
  • Photo of flag to be raised
  • Ceremony details (if a ceremony is required)

To request a flag raising, submit your request including information about the cause or event and a point of contact within the organization to Legislative Services.

Proclamation Process

Proclamations are issued to recognized City of Oshawa organizations and not to individuals.

Proclamations must demonstrate an interest in or have a relationship with the City and demonstrate respect for the residents of the City, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Arts or cultural celebrations
  • Charitable campaigns
  • Civic Promotions
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Honouring Organizations for special achievements

To request a proclamation, submit your request including information about the cause or event being proclaimed and a point of contact within the organization to Legislative Services no less than ten business days prior to the first date of recognition.

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Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day          January 29
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BGC Durham Club Day

June 6

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June 15

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Tamil Heritage Month January
Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day January 29
Black History Month  February
Dominican Republic Independence Day February 27
Transgender Day of Visibility March 31
Be a Donor Month April
World Parkinson’s Day April 11
National Day of Mourning April 28
Asian and South Asian Heritage Month May
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Jewish Heritage Month May
Museum Month May
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women,

Girls, Two Spirit and Gender Diverse Individuals

May 5
Girls Inc. of Durham Girls Rights Week May 6 to 10
Mental Health Week May 6 to 12
National Nursing Week May 6 to 12
Moose Hide Campaign Day May 16
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia May 17
National Public Works Week May 19 to 25
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Portugal Day May 31
Italian Heritage Month June
Pride Month June
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B.G.C. Durham Club Day June 7
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15
Rail Safety Week September 23 to 29
Oshawa Little Theatre 75th Anniversary Day September 26
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30
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International Day of Older Persons October 1
World Homeless Day October 10
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day October 24
World Polio Day October 24
Toastmasters International Day October 26
Louis Riel Day November 16
Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25
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