SELKIRK, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - June 15, 2015) - Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing total funding of $43,967 to 19 organizations through the Celebrate Canada program for National Aboriginal Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day celebrations. A list of the organizations receiving support and a breakdown of the funding is available in the backgrounder.
James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
Quick Facts
- The Department of Canadian Heritage provides funding for activities organized on specific days during the Celebrate Canada period from June 21 to July 1.
- The Celebrate Canada period includes National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, and Canada Day on July 1.
- In 2014, the Government of Canada provided funding for more than 1,600 projects and events across the country through the Celebrate Canada program.
Quotes
"Celebrate Canada activities are an opportunity to express our national pride and celebrate living in a free, democratic, bilingual and multicultural country. On the road to the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, let's discover and appreciate all of the things that make this the strong, proud and free country we know today."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Our Government is proud to support local organizations that allow our communities to gather and celebrate activities throughout the Celebrate Canada week. I encourage everyone to come out and participate in these festivities and show your Canadian pride!"
-James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake)
"The support we receive from the Government of Canada allows us to offer a variety of free activities to the local community. I welcome everyone to come out and enjoy our family-friendly event and celebrate Canada Day in Teulon."
-Brian Borkowsky, Teulon Canada Day Committee
Related Products
- Backgrounder
- History of Canada Day
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Backgrounder
Government of Canada Announces Support for Celebrate Canada Activities in Manitoba's Interlake Region
Member of Parliament James Bezan announces funding for 19 organizations
| City | Organization | Project | Amount | |
| Alexander | Rural Municipality of Whitehead | Canada Day Celebrations | $ 1,000 | |
| Beausejour | Royal Canadian Legion #132 Beausejour Branch | Beausejour Canada Day Celebration | $ 3,000 | |
| Dallas / Red Rose | Dallas / Red Rose Community Council | Canada Day Celebrations | $ 1,000 | |
| Gypsumville | Dauphin River Community Council | Canada Day Celebrations | $ 1,000 | |
| Inwood | Inwood Memorial Community Center Inc. | Canada Day Celebration | $ 1,500 | |
| Inwood | Madeline Armstrong Métis Local | Annual Aboriginal Day Jamboree | $ 1,500 | |
| Koostatak | Fisher River Cree Nation Sports And Recreation | Canada Day Celebration | $ 1,500 | |
| Matheson Island | Matheson Island Community Council | Happy Birthday Canada!!! 2015 | $ 1,000 | |
| Matlock | Matlock Recreational Club | Canada Day Celebrations | $ 720 | |
| Moosehorn | Grahamdale Development Corporation | Celebrate Canada 2015 | $ 1,500 | |
| Riverton | Riverton Bifrost Recreation Co | Canada Day Celebration | $ 1,000 | |
| Riverton | Riverton And District Friendship Centre Inc. | Celebrate Canada Events | $ 5,685 | |
| Selkirk | Selkirk Friendship Centre Inc. | National Aboriginal Day Celebration 2015 | $ 1,300 | |
| Selkirk | Selkirk Canada Day Committee | Annual Canada Day Celebrations | $ 5,490 | |
| Stonewall | Town of Stonewall | Town of Stonewall Canada Day Celebration | $ 3,000 | |
| Stony Mountain | Stony Mountain Community Association Inc. | Canada Day | $ 672 | |
| Teulon | Canada Day Committee - Teulon | Canada Day Celebration | $ 3,750 | |
| Victoria Beach | 5397643 Manitoba Limited (Aka Saffies General Store) | Glorious and Free at Albert Beach 2015 | $ 1,450 | |
| Woodlands | Rural Municipality Of Woodlands | RM of Woodlands 135th Anniversary Celebration | $ 7,900 |
TOTAL $ 43, 967
Contact Information:
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Roxanne Carriere
A/Regional Manager, Communications
Prairies and Northern Region
Canadian Heritage
204-228-8866
roxanne.carriere@pch.gc.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca