WHEREAS in 2004, the Government of Ontario proclaimed Bill 33: An Act proclaiming Irish Heritage Day – March 17th, the day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish; and,
WHEREAS the Government of Canada marked the first official “Irish Heritage Month Canada” in March of 2022; and,
WHEREAS today, almost 4.6 million Canadians in towns and cities across Canada can trace their ancestry back to Ireland; and,
WHEREAS Irish Canadians have greatly contributed to the story of our country, province and town, and this month is an opportunity to learn more about their history, culture and positive impacts to our local community; and,
WHEREAS the Celtic Academy Irish Dance Canada, with ten locations in Ontario, and one within Thornbury in the Town of The Blue Mountains, is celebrating the month with Irish dance performances, workshops and camp days open to all ages and abilities.
NOW THEREFORE I, Andrea Matrosovs, Mayor of the Town of The Blue Mountains, do hereby proclaim March as “Irish Heritage Month Canada” in the Town of The Blue Mountains.