Celebrating Canada in Nova Scotia Communities
Government of Canada provides funding for 13 organizations
(firmenpresse) - BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/18/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret''s), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding of $30,620 for 13 organizations in Nova Scotia through the Celebrate Canada Program.
This funding will support these organizations in hosting events in Nova Scotia''s South Shore region. The events include fireworks, parades, live entertainment, flag-raising ceremonies, and Aboriginal and ethnocultural experiences.
A list of the organizations receiving support and a breakdown of the funding is available in the backgrounder.
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"I am pleased that our Government is supporting communities across the country in celebrating our pride and sense of belonging to Canada. As we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, let us celebrate the wealth and diversity of Canadian society."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"The Celebrate Canada festivities are a great opportunity for our communities to get together and show our love for Canada! I invite everyone to join the many celebrations and events that will celebrate Canada right here in Nova Scotia."
-Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret''s)
"The funding provided to the New Germany Canada Day Committee enables the group to provide a full day of activities that bring people together as they celebrate the nation''s birthday. New Germany is well recognized as a community of volunteers that reach their goals through hard work and determination."
-Nancy Veinot, Secretary, New Germany Canada Day Committee
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Backgrounder
Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Theriault
Communications Manager
Atlantic Region
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 18.06.2015 - 07:00 Uhr
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