For the month of September 2010:
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day - September 9, 2010
- Muscular Dystrophy Awereness Month - September 20, 2010
For the month of October, 2010:
- ORGANIC WEEK OCTOBER 9-16, 2010
WHEREAS, The Organic sector has declared October 9th-16th Organic Week in Canada.
This event, which starts Thanksgiving weekend and extends to World Food Day, is about celebrating all things organic. We have a lot to celebrate – a vibrant alternative food system, a growing number of ecologically minded consumers and growers and new national Organic Products Regulations which we hope will unite Canadians behind a single national organic logo.
There are a number of unique events planned including; workshops on pickling, local farm tours and nation-wide recipe contest. We hope that you –whether you are a consumer, producer, or organic enthusiast – get involved in planning, hosting, or attending an event in your community! We also welcome small and large food store owners to participate as a partner in this initiative to help us get the word out about the many benefits of organic food systems.
THEREFORE, I, Iris Callioux –Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 9-16, 2010 as Organic Week in the Town of Peace River, Alberta.
For more information about the principles of Organic production, please visit www.cog.ca/about_organics/what_is_organics/
- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WEEK NOVEMBER 14-21, 2010
WHEREAS, in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to people and relationships; and
WHEREAS, restorative justice approaches strive to provide support and opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those affected by crime and conflict (victims, offenders, community) to encourage accountability, reparation and a movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing and a sense of closure; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme for Restorative Justice Week is "Reflexions Past, Present and Future", it is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week.
THEREFORE, I, Iris Callioux –Mayor, do hereby proclaim November 14 - November 21, 2010 as Restorative Justice Week in the Town of Peace River, Alberta.
Please visit www.csc-scc.gc.ca for more information on Restorative Justice Week