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By virtue of the power vested in me
I Do Hereby Declare
February 2 - 8, 2025
as "White Cane Week"
in the City of Pembroke.
Whereas the first full week of February is celebrated as White Cane Week in Canada to promote the initiative of the Canadian Council of the Blind; and
Whereas the Pembroke White Cane Club, in association with the Canadian Council of the Blind aims to provide education and to raise awareness about vision loss and remind all Canadians that the traditional white cane is a symbol of independence – not dependence, and a lack of sight is not a lack of vision; and
Whereas White Cane Week has evolved to reflect the changing situations of the blind community and it has begun to emphasize the equal capabilities and talents of people who are blind and partially sighted and their significant contributions to the community and the work place; and
Whereas with the province’s aging population, all Ontarians need to be better informed about the effects of vision loss and work towards creating more supportive, inclusive communities.
Therefore be it resolved that, I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke do hereby proclaim the week of February 2-8, 2025 as White Cane Week in the City of Pembroke.
Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 21st day of January 2025
Ron Gervais
Mayor, City of Pembroke
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