WHEREAS, Today, on May 28th, we recognize that 1 in 6 Canadian menstruators are affected by period poverty, a reality experienced in our community, in every corner of the province, and across Canada; and
WHEREAS, Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) is a global day of action that was initiated by German non-profit WASH United in 2014 to raise awareness and change how the world perceives menstruation; and
WHEREAS, The Period Purse, a federally registered charity, works nationally to achieve menstrual equity by removing stigma and breaking down barriers to education and access to period supplies in communities across Canada; and
WHEREAS, A Period-Friendly Canada is a Canada where everyone can access the products, education and infrastructure they need to achieve menstrual health. Working together we can end the root causes of period poverty in our community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM May 28th, 2026 as “Menstrual Health Day” in the Town of Collingwood.
Dated this 28th day of May 2026.