Jewish Heritage Month Proclamation - May 2026

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

May 2026

as

  “Jewish Heritage Month”

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas the Jewish community, with a long and proud history in Canada and in Pembroke, has made significant contributions to the wellbeing, growth and prosperity of Pembroke and all of Canada while overcoming tremendous obstacles; and

Whereas Jewish Canadians have excelled in a wide range of endeavours, including the arts, sciences, law, architecture, media, finance, entertainment, philanthropy, and business, significantly contributing to Canadian life; and

Whereas in 2018 Parliament adopted Bill S-232 which designates the month of May as Canadian Jewish Heritage Month recognizing the important contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to Canada’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric; and

Whereas Parliament declared that Canadian Jewish Heritage Month would provide an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country; and

Whereas B’nai Brith a Jewish human rights organization has invited municipalities to enhance Parliament’s declaration by adopting their own motions and promoting the celebration of Jewish Heritage month within their respective communities every May.

Therefore, be it resolved that I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, proclaim May 2026 as “Jewish Heritage Month” in the City of Pembroke

Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 5th day of May 2026

Ron Gervais

Mayor, City of Pembroke