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Elliot Lake makes Pride Month proclamation, raises flag

Acting mayor, Councillor join members of Elliot Lake Pride in ceremony
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NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE
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This morning, Acting Mayor Wannan and Councillor Flintoff joined members of Elliot Lake Pride in raising the Pride Flag and proclaiming June 2023 as Pride Month in Elliot Lake.

Pride Month Proclamation:

WHEREAS Elliot Lake is an inclusive, diverse and welcoming city for

everyone;

AND WHEREAS lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, 2-spirit and Intersex (LGBTQ2SI) citizens work and live with Pride in Elliot Lake;

AND WHEREAS lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, 2-spirit and Intersex citizens make important contributions to our city;

AND WHEREAS lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, 2-spirit and Intersex citizens of Elliot Lake have historically faced significant challenges as they strive toward equality;

AND WHEREAS Elliot Lake welcomes tourists, visitors and new residents regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity;

AND WHEREAS all citizens of Elliot Lake take Pride in our diversity and celebrate our differences

NOW THEREFORE, I, Andrew Wannan, Acting Mayor of the City of

Elliot Lake hereby proclaim June 2023 as "PRIDE MONTH" in the City of Elliot Lake.

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