Fierté Simcoe Pride

The Township of Tiny does hereby proclaim July 25 to August 7, 2022 as Fierté Simcoe Pride

WHEREAS; This marks the eleventh 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 Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. Valentino Vecchietti designed the Intersex Progress Pride flag in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Pride flag, Daniel Quasar’s 2018 Progress Pride flag, and Morgan Carpenter’s 2013 Intersex flag. The flag is a symbol of the Pride movement and the advancement of human rights for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics; and

WHEREAS; Fierté Simcoe Pride was 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.            

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT July 25 to August 7, 2022 be proclaimed as Fierté Simcoe Pride in the Township of Tiny. This proclamation is in recognition of the diversity of our community, honouring the lives and contributions of people of all gender and sexual diversities throughout the Township.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TINY

Mayor George Cornell