In celebration of the International Day of Sign Languages, the Deaf flag was raised at the provincial schools for the Deaf and the branch office. 

A Deaf flag raising ceremony was held at the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton, Ontario with students and staff. Thank you to the Ontario School for the Deaf-Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf (OSD-ECD) Alumni Association for joining and supporting this ceremony. 

The Deaf flag is a powerful symbol for Deaf communities around the world. The Deaf flag was designed by the French Deafblind artist Arnaud Balard. 
 
The Deaf flag consists of several colors. Turquoise blue represents the Deaf community and Sign Language, pride and unity. Yellow represents the color of light, an enlightened spirit, life and "thriving in unison". Dark blue represents the earth, humanity and living in accordance with the planet. The hands represent the signing Deaf community and Sign language. The infinite fingers allude to the projection of the use of Sign Language in the world, with more than 300 existing Sign Languages. The fingers also symbolize the connection with the five continents. 

Pictures of the Deaf flag ceremony at Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf

Picture of the Deaf flag flying at the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf 

Picture of the Deaf flag flying at the Robarts School for the Deaf