The social and cultural value of organizations and events pursuing objectives that benefit the community are often recognized by proclamations focusing the attention of the community.
A proclamation provides a means for Council to recognize a particular day, week, or month, or to light up Town Hall, to acknowledge the effort and commitment of an individual, organization, or community group
Read the Town of Oliver's Proclamation Policy.
- International Purple Day® for Epilepsy Awareness Day - March 26, 2024 - Purple Day is celebrated annually, during Epilepsy Awareness Month, to increase the knowledge and understanding of epilepsy that will improve the quality of life of British Columbians living with epilepsy.
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 1 - 31, 2023. The Town of Oliver will be illuminating Town Hall in purple for the month of October.
- National Drowning Prevention Week July 16 – 22, 2023. Raising awareness of preventable drownings through Water Smart education and a healthy respect for the potential danger that any body of water may present to be able to genuinely enjoy the beauty and recreation opportunities offered by bodies of water.
- Pride Month June 1 - 30, 2023. The Town of Oliver acknowledges and celebrates the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Longest Day of SMILES® June 18th, 2023. Raising awareness and funds to help a child born with a cleft condition smile and change their life with free, safe, cleft surgery and comprehensive care.
- International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – May 17, 2023. The Pride Flag will be raised at Town Hall.
- International PURPLE DAY® for Epilepsy Awareness – March 26, 2023. Purple Day is celebrated annually, during Epilepsy Awareness Month, to increase the knowledge and understanding of epilepsy that will improve the quality of life of British Columbians living with epilepsy.
- Heritage Week – February 20 - February 26, 2023. Heritage Week is held to recognize the legacy that is the foundation of our community, connecting our citizens through shared values and creating a place of pride and social well-being.
- Longest Day of SMILES® June 19th, 2022. Raising awareness and funds to help a child born with a cleft condition smile and change their life with free, safe, cleft surgery and comprehensive care.
- Access Awareness Day June 4th, 2022. Access Awareness Day provides an opportunity for communities to come together to celebrate their successes and show what it means to be truly accessible and inclusive for everyone. Access Awareness Day also falls within National AccessAbility Week which is celebrated from May 29th to June 4th, 2022. National AccessAbility Week is designed to celebrate and recognize the contributions that individuals living with disabilities make in their communities every day.
- Pride Month June 1 - 30, 2022. The Pride Flag will be raised at Town Hall.
- International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17, 2022. The Pride Flag will be raised at Town Hall.
- Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month May 1 - 31, 2022. The Town of Oliver will be illuminating Town Hall in blue and/or green for the month of May.
- International PURPLE DAY® for Epilepsy Awareness March 26, 2022
- World Thinking Day – Girl Guides of Canada – February 22, 2022: The Town of Oliver in support will be lighting up Town Hall in blue.
- Crime Stoppers Awareness Month January 1-31, 2022
- Pride Month June 1 – 30, 2021
- Cystic Fibrosis Month – The Town of Oliver will be lighting up Town Hall Blue for the month of May.
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Appreciation Day – February 1, 2020
- Child Find BC – May 25 2020 – National Missing Children’s Month and Missing Children’s Day
- Heritage Week 2020 – February 17 – 23