Franco-Ontarian Day proclaimed in Sioux Lookout 

Tim Brody - Editor

Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance proclaimed September 25 “Franco-Ontarian Day” in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.  The Franco-Ontarian flag was raised at the Municipal Office as Lawrance proclaimed, “On May 18, 2010, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario enacted the Franco-Ontario Day Act, 2010 proclaiming September 25th in each year as the Franco-Ontarian Day; and
“WHEREAS: The Franco-Ontarian Day Act recognizes that Franco-Ontarians commemorate September 25th to celebrate their language and heritage and also take pride in their collective accomplishments. September 25th is the anniversary of the first unveiling of the Franco-Ontarian flag in Sudbury in1975; the Franco –Ontarian Emblem Act, 2001 recognizes the flag as the emblem of the Francophone community of Ontario; and
“WHEREAS: By proclaiming September 25th as Franco-Ontarian Day, this Act officially recognizes the contributions of the Francophone community of Ontario to the social, economic and political life of the Province and the community’s importance in Ontario’s society; and “WHEREAS: French is one of the two official languages of Canada and French language has been spoken in Ontario since the 17th Century; 
“NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT: I, Douglas Lawrance, Mayor of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, do hereby proclaim September 25, 2023 “Franco-Ontarian Day” in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.”