FAQs

We raise flags to recognize significant observances, cultural celebrations, communities, causes or organizations, to enhance public awareness and foster a sense of belonging and pride among community members. Flag raisings provide an opportunity for education, dialogue and inclusivity, reinforcing Durham’s community vision of connected, caring and welcoming communities.

A proclamation request is a formal request made to a municipal government by a community group or organization, to designate a specific day, week or month to recognize a significant observance, cultural celebration, community, cause or organization.

To apply, fill out the Community Flag Raising Application found on the Region’s Community Flag Raising page. This request must be submitted 30 days prior to the event.

To apply, fill out the Request for Greeting, Certificate or Proclamation form found on durham.ca/RegionalChair.

Yes, permanently outside of the west main entrance. Durham Region has a Community Flag Policy in place and follows a specific flag configuration.

• "Community flagpoles" means the flagpoles which are designated to fly flags that represent Durham Region community organizations or represent significant observances or commemorations that align with corporate values.
• One community flagpole will remain dedicated to the Canadian flag.
• Community flags shall be those of a charitable or non-profit organization in Durham Region.
• Flags that endorse commercial or for profit businesses, religions, governments or political parties/entities are not permitted to be flown.
• Flags that are from groups whose activities are not aligned with The Region of Durham’s corporate values will not be permitted.
• The Region of Durham reserves the right to deny an application for a community flag to fly.
• The decision to grant, or refuse, permission to fly a community flag is in the absolute unfettered discretion of the Region of Durham.
• Flags will be flown in accordance with an endorsement from the Region of Durham.

Flags are provided by the community organization who requests a flag raising.