PASADENA, NL, July 4, 2012 /CNW/ - New investments in arts and culture will strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Support for eight projects was announced today by the Honourable Peter Penashue, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The funding supports cultural groups and projects, such as local festivals, that provide rich artistic experiences to community residents and visitors. Groups and initiatives receiving support include the Corner Brook Summer Expo, the March Hare Literary Festival, and the Humber Valley Festival.
"Festivals and other cultural activities are great opportunities to showcase local heritage and artists, while fostering a sense of community pride," said Minister Penashue. "Investing in arts and culture is central to the economic health of communities across Canada."
"Our Government received a strong mandate from Canadians to invest in projects that boost tourism and strengthen our economy," said Minister Moore. "By supporting these important projects, we are delivering on our commitment to strengthen Canada's economy and support our arts, culture, and heritage."
"The financial support from the Government of Canada is essential to the success of our 10-day event celebrating our heritage in Pasadena," said Wanda Wight, Event Coordinator. "For more than 25 years the Humber Valley Strawberry Festival has been one of the largest celebrations of summer in the Humber Valley area. The Pasadena Days activities will be informative and educational and a great opportunity to share and celebrate our local culture and history through arts, dance, and music."
The Government of Canada has provided total funding of $135,100 through the following programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program and the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. For more information on the projects, see the attached backgrounder.
BACKGROUNDER
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. |
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| Deer Lake | DEER LAKE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Deer Lake Strawberry Festival |
$8,800 (2012-2013) | ||
| Corner Brook | CORNER BROOK SUMMER EXPO INC. - Corner Brook Summer Expo |
$17,700 (2012-2013) | ||
| Cox's Cove | COX'S COVE CULTURE COMMITTEE - Crankin' Er in the Cove |
$3,400 (2012-2013) | ||
| Grand'Terre | ASSOCIATION RÉGIONALE DE LA CÔTE OUEST INC. - Festival régional - Une Journée dans l'Passé |
$6,100 (2012-2013) | ||
| Pasadena | HUMBER VALLEY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - PASADENA DAYS - Humber Valley Strawberry Festival - Pasadena Days |
$16,400 (2012-2013) | ||
| Three Rock Cove | THREE ROCK COVE RECREATION INC. - Three Rock Cove Summer Festival |
$2,700 (2012-2013) | ||
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund The Canada Arts Presentation Fund is designed to give Canadians increased access to the variety and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals and performances, and other arts events. |
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| Corner Brook, St. John's, Toronto, Halifax |
MARCH HARE INC. - March Hare 2013 and March Hare 2014 | $20,000 (2012-2013 and 2013-2014) |
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| Woody Point, Corner Brook |
GROS MORNE SUMMER MUSIC INC. - Gros Morne Summer Music 2012 and 2013 Seasons |
$60,000 (2012-2013 and 2013-2014) |
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| Total: $135,100 | ||||
(media only), please contact:
Sébastien Gariépy
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of
Canadian Heritage and
Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Thériault
Regional Manager
Communications
Atlantic Region
Canadian Heritage
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
[email protected]
(This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Newsroom.)
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