By Cecilia Nasmith
Along with Paramedic Services Week (May 23-29) and National AccessAbility Week (May 30-June 5), Northumberland County council declared five other commemorations at its May meeting.
National Public Works Week (May 16-22) recognizes the public works from public and private sector alike – from public buildings to water and waste infrastructure – that enhance all our lives. This is the 61st annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the Canadian/American Public Works Association, and the declaration recognizes the public-works professionals, engineers, managers and employees who do this work.
Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28) recognizes a global day of action on period poverty and stigma. It recognizes the impact of menstrual inequities for those who live in poverty and strives to create an equitable community where all can live with dignity.
National Indigenous History Month (June) is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, distinctive languages, spiritual beliefs and exceptional contributions (past and present) of the Indigenous peoples. For Northumberland County, the heritage of Alderville First Nation and the Mississauga Anishinaabeg communities have special significance.
Pride Month (June) celebrates sexual diversity, promotes equal rights and builds awareness of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ2S+ community – an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Two-Spirit and more.
Seniors month (June) is recognized throughout Ontario, and the theme this year is Stay Safe, Active and Connected. Their contributions to Northumberland County, past and present, warrant recognition and appreciation, the announcement said, adding “We want to ensure that seniors remain safe, healthy, engaged and live life to the fullest during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.”
