Proclamation – Transgender Awareness Week, November 13 – 19, 2024

"Whereas Transgender Awareness Week takes place every year from November 13 to 19 – a week to recognize and centre the voices, contributions, and accomplishments of our gender diverse community, including Transgender, Two Spirit, Non-Binary, and Intersex people; and

Whereas Transgender Awareness Week leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 – a day to remember and honour those who have lost their lives because of violence and oppression against transgender people; and

Whereas the stories of transgender people highlight the social and systemic challenges that transgender and gender-diverse communities still face nationwide; and

Whereas Northumberland County is dedicated to continued education and fighting transphobia to support diversity and create safe, inclusive communities;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim November 13 – 19 to be Transgender Awareness Week and the day of November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Northumberland County"