The Government of Canada invests nearly $300,000 to support new projects in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, April 28, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament (Winnipeg South Centre), today announced funding for a series of new community projects in Manitoba to highlight Canada 150. Minister Carr made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
The Government of Canada provides funding through the Canada 150 Fund with the goal of helping Canadians across the country take part in celebrations for this milestone year. This important anniversary will be celebrated in cities and towns across Manitoba and Canada.
Quotes
"Through these projects, Canadians and visitors can highlight Canada 150 in Manitoba. The celebrations will leave a legacy for future generations, strengthen the bonds that unite us and let us look to our country's future with optimism. The year 2017 will be a memorable one, and Manitoba will be part of it. So go ahead—participate and celebrate!"
—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister for Canadian Heritage
"We are supporting activities from coast to coast to coast to highlight Canada 150. The funding provided to Manitoban organizations will allow us to honour the achievements of communities in the region and their contributions to building the Canada we know today. I invite Manitobans to join all Canadians in highlighting this important anniversary."
—The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament (Winnipeg South Centre)
Quick Facts
The Government of Canada is providing a total of $293,490 to the projects announced today.
The main themes of the Government of Canada's vision for the 150th anniversary of Confederation are diversity and inclusiveness, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the environment and youth.
The Canada 150 Fund was established in April 2015. It has an overall budget of $200 million.
Celebrations will be held throughout the year to highlight the 150th anniversary of Confederation, an important milestone in the history of Canada.
Associated Links
| Canada 150 |
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| Signature projects |
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| Community projects |
Data Tables
| List of community projects announced today |
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| Name of organization |
Name of activity |
Amount |
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| 1 |
Altona & District Recreation office |
Altona & Area Celebrates Canada's 150th Birthday Party and Celebrations |
$8,500 |
| 2 |
Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corporation (BBDC) |
150 Canada Anniversary for Beausejour & North Eastman Region |
$25,000 |
| 3 |
Bunibonibee Cree Nation |
Bunibonibee Celebrates Canada |
$50,000 |
| 4 |
Graffiti Art Programming |
Wall-to-Wall Mentorship Program |
$22,000 |
| 5 |
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba |
Lieutenant Governor's "Regal Celebration" Tree Project |
$35,000 |
| 6 |
Rural Municipality of Gimli |
Canada 150 – Recycle Bottle Sculpture Project |
$10,640 |
| 7 |
Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford |
Canada 150 Mosaic Mural |
$6,000 |
| 8 |
Rural Municipality of Ritchiot |
Celebrating our Heritage |
$6,000 |
| 9 |
Spirit Way |
AuroraFest 150 |
$48,500 |
| 10 |
Union nationale métisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba |
The Great Métis Gathering – Homecoming of The Red Shirts |
$36,850 |
| 11 |
University of Manitoba – Office of Research Services |
Circles for Reconciliation |
$45,000 |
| TOTAL |
$293,490 |
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SOURCE Canadian Heritage
(media only), please contact: Rachel Rappaport, Press Secretary (interim), Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, 819-997-7788; Media Relations: Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]
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