Municipality of the District of Guysborough

Council Resolutions

African Heritage Month

WHEREAS since 1976, Canada and in particular Nova Scotia has recognized February as “African Heritage Month”

AND WHEREAS acknowledging and celebrating African Heritage Month helps people to understand the many achievements and contributions people of African descent both now and historically have made to this nation and in particular this province of Nova Scotia;

AND WHEREAS paying tribute to African Heritage Month allows us to break down many racial barriers and contribute to promoting racial harmony within our communities;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough declares the month of February as “African Heritage Month” in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.

 

Canada World Youth Week

WHEREAS young people in all countries are key agents for social change and represent our collective hope for a more peaceful, tolerant, and just global society.   Whereas, in close to 600 host communities across Canada, CWY has created    networks of people of different backgrounds and cultures, united by mutual    respect and understanding.

WHEREAS thousands of host families in Canada and abroad have taken CWY youth volunteers into their homes and have built strong, lasting relationships that have marked their lives.

WHEREAS CWY has given the opportunity to more than 34,000 young people from Canada and abroad the opportunity to see the world and become global citizens engaged in their communities

WHEREAS the annual contribution of volunteer work in host communities by CWY youth volunteers represents close to 1 million hours - or the equivalent of 520 full-time jobs.

WHEREAS for 40 years, CWY's programs have fostered cross-cultural exchange, created closer ties within communities and among people from different backgrounds.

WHEREAS CWY fosters in young people the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for active community involvement.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of the District of Guysborough does hereby proclaim October 17 to 23, 2011 Canada World Youth Week in the Municipality.