Pride Month Proclamation - June 2026

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

The month of

June, 2026

as "Pride Month"

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas the City of Pembroke values diversity and strives to be a safe and welcoming community for all; and

Whereas people who are two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse contribute greatly to all facets of our community, but continue to fight for acceptance and equality in our society; and

Whereas Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the progress made to recognize and protect the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and to reflect on the work that still needs to be done; and

Whereas June is recognized as Pride Month, and serves as an opportunity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, their loved ones, and allies to come together to celebrate who they are and who they love, while promoting the ongoing cause of acceptance, equality, and freedom for all; and

Whereas the City of Pembroke stands against discrimination in all forms and promotes human rights and dignity of all persons.

Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, do hereby proclaim June 2026 as “Pride Month” in the City of Pembroke and encourage everyone in our City and surrounding areas take advantage of this opportunity to build bridges of understanding, respect and celebration.

Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 2nd day of June, 2026.

Ron Gervais

Mayor, City of Pembroke