Government of Canada Invests in Nunavut Arts Sector
(firmenpresse) - IQALUIT, NUNAVUT -- (Marketwire) -- 05/09/12 -- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health announced today an investment to preserve and promote the arts sector in Nunavut by supporting the development of a new Nunavut Media Arts Centre.
"The Government of Canada is proud to invest in projects that promote social and economic development in the North," said Minister Aglukkaq. "The arts sector in Nunavut is an important contributor to the northern economy and this new facility will build capacity in local film and video production, promote Inuit artists and bring increased investment to the Territory."
"I am delighted and grateful for the ongoing support the Minister has shown for the Nunavut Media Arts Centre," said Madeleine d'Argencourt, Chair of Inuit Broadcasting Corporation. "It is welcome recognition that the culture of Nunavut is one of our proudest and most valuable assets. With CanNor's assistance, and with strong community partnerships, we will be able to showcase the best of our culture -- our filmmakers, our artists, our dancers, our performers -- to Nunavut and the world."
CanNor funding will support the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation to oversee the development, coordination, monitoring and reporting on all aspects of the Nunavut Media Arts Centre's fundraising, communications, training and planning.
Investment in this project is made possible through CanNor's Community Economic Opportunities Program, part of the Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) suite of programs. The Community Economic Opportunities Program (CEOP) provides project-based support to First Nation and Inuit communities for community economic development.
CEOP is one of several economic programs that CanNor coordinates and delivers across the North, in addition to its mandate for related policy development, research and advocacy.
For copies of CanNor news releases, visit: .
To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit and for more information on Canada's Northern Strategy, visit .
Contacts:
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development
Agency and Minister of Health
Cailin Rodgers
613-957-0200
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Leslie Cole
Communications Advisor
613-995-9467
Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Debbie Brisebois
Executive Director
613-235-1892 (ext. 232)
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Datum: 09.05.2012 - 07:00 Uhr
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