Celebrating Community Traditions at Festival Manipogo
Government of Canada provides funding for the Comité culturel de Saint-Laurent
(firmenpresse) - ST. LAURENT, MANITOBA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/03/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $12,800 in funding for the 15th annual Festival Manipogo. This support is being provided under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program of the Department of Canadian Heritage.James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Festival Manipogo celebrates the heritage of this region, and of our country as well. By investing in community arts and heritage festivals, our Government is ensuring Canada''s history is preserved. I applaud the dedicated volunteers who make this community festival such a great success."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"I am pleased that our Government is supporting this vibrant community festival that showcases the rich Metis and fishing traditions of the region. Festival Manipogo offers something for everyone. Come out and enjoy the celebrations!"
-James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake)
"The Comite culturel de Saint-Laurent is very pleased to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Festival Manipogo thanks to the support of the Government of Canada. The richness and vitality of Metis culture and heritage will be on display at this edition of the festival, with a number of artists from the community who are sure to entertain participants through exhibitions, dance, visual arts and music."
-Brigite McDaniels, President, Comite culturel de Saint-Laurent
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Prairies and Northern Region
Canadian Heritage
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Datum: 03.03.2015 - 10:00 Uhr
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