Minister Joly Marks 100 Years in the Fight for Women''s Rights in Canada
The Government of Canada funds various projects to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's first right to vote in Canada
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/07/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced a total of $1,245,890 in funding for various organizations for projects related to the 100th anniversary of women''s first right to vote in Canada.
The funding will help organizations, including Equal Voices and the Girls Action Foundation, undertake activities that include a skills training program for young women, women''s leadership workshops, and the creation of radio spots and a photo exhibition on outstanding women in Canadian history.
The projects will help Canadians better understand the importance of women''s first right to vote in the history of Canada, and the part that this victory played in shaping the country that we know today.
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"This year, we are marking the 100th anniversary of women''s first right to vote in Canada. As we get closer to the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, I am proud to support the efforts of organizations that recognize the importance of this anniversary for Canadian society and the crucial role that women have played in the history of Canada."
- The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
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Canadian Heritage has provided funding for various activities marking the 100th anniversary of women''s right to vote.
The offices of the lieutenant governors of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan also organized different activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women''s right to vote in these provinces (on January 28 in Manitoba, March 14 in Saskatchewan and April 19 in Alberta). To find out more, visit the websites of these provinces'' lieutenant governors (see "Associated Links").
The theme of History Week is the 100th anniversary of women''s first right to vote in Canada. To learn more, visit .
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Pierre-Olivier Herbert
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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