IGNACE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 26, 2015) - Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $19,100 in funding to 7 organizations in the Kenora area through the Celebrate Canada program. A list of the organizations receiving support and a breakdown of the funding is available in the backgrounder.
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources, Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario and Member of Parliament (Kenora), 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 financial support 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.
Quotes
"As we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation, I invite all Canadians to come out and take part in these events that celebrate our pride, our values and our accomplishments. By supporting events like these, our Government is honouring its commitment to strengthen our communities and increase public awareness about our history and heritage."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Canada Day is a wonderful opportunity for communities to come together to express our national pride and celebrate living in a free, democratic, bilingual and multicultural country. I am delighted that our Government is providing support for Canada Day celebrations in Northwestern Ontario."
-The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources, Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario and Member of Parliament (Kenora)
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Backgrounder
| Celebrate Canada Program This program 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. |
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| City | Organization | Project | Amount | |
| Sachigo Lake | Sachigo Lake First Nation | Celebrating National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day | $7,000 | |
| Dryden | Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation | Celebrating Unity | $5,000 | |
| Dryden | Dryden Development Corporation | Canada Day Celebrations | $2,000 | |
| Ear Falls | Ear Falls Community Canada Days Committee | 2015 Canada Day Celebrations | $1,600 | |
| Red Lake | Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre | Passport to Culture | $1,500 | |
| Wabigoon | Local Services Board of Wabigoon | Canada Day Celebrations | $1,000 | |
| Ignace | Township of Ignace | Celebrate Canada 2015 | $1,000 | |
| TOTAL: $19,100 | ||||
Contact Information:
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Renee Mactaggart
Regional Communications Director
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050
renee.mactaggart@pch.gc.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca