Supporting Ontario Francophone Communities: The Government of Canada Supports Phenix-Service d'Integration Sociale

ALFRED, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 20, 2015) - Department of Canadian Heritage

The Government of Canada is providing financial support of $41,221 over two years through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program - Community Life component, to Phénix - Service d'intégration sociale in support of its "Des mots pour me voir" writing and video creation workshop for Francophones with disabilities. The project received $11,221 in 2014-15 and $30,000 in 2015-16.

Pierre Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Quick Facts

• The project gives Francophones living with disabilities an opportunity to take part in cultural and artistic activities as creators through writing and video production workshops offered in Toronto, Sudbury and Ottawa. Participants are invited to produce content related to their experience as Francophones living with disabilities.
• Le Phénix - Service d'intégration sociale (Le Phénix) is a provincial community organization that has worked towards the recognition and full participation of persons with disabilities since 1986.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to support organizations that contribute to the vitality of official-language minority communities. It is essential for all Canadians to be able to live in the official language of their choice. This helps make Canada a strong and united country."

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"Many organizations play a crucial role in the development of Ontario's Francophone communities. In supporting the Phénix, we are working to ensure that official-language minority communities can thrive and participate fully in Canadian society."

-Pierre Lemieux, Member of Parliament, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell

"We really appreciate federal government funding for this project, as it allows our members to share their experiences as Francophones living with disabilities. This will help raise awareness in our communities and allow people with disabilities to take part in cultural and artistic activities as creators-an experience they would otherwise not have had."

-Judith Parisien, Director General, Le Phénix - Service d'intégration sociale

Associated Links

Le Phénix - Service d'intégration sociale, Inc.

Development of Official-Language Communities Program - Community Life component

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