Minister Joly Invites Applications for the Inter-Action Program
Canadian Heritage launches the 2017-18 multiculturalism grants and contribution program
(firmenpresse) - SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/09/17 -- Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, today announced a call for applications for the Government of Canada''s Inter-Action grants and contributions program. Inter-Action offers funding for community engagement and development projects that promote intercultural understanding and equal opportunities for people of all cultures.
This call-for-applications is for long-term, multi-year projects. Funding priority is given to projects that meet the following criteria: work toward the elimination of discrimination, racism and prejudice; provide opportunities for youth community engagement; and bring people together through art, culture or sport.
Multiculturalism programs like Inter-Action foster mutual understanding and help create bonds between all Canadians. Diversity and inclusion are central to who we are as Canadians, which is why they are a pillar of the Canada 150 celebrations taking place this year. An anniversary like this is the perfect time to highlight what makes communities all across the country so unique, diverse and vibrant.
Minister Joly also took this opportunity to announce $49,950 in Canada 150 funding for the TAIBU Community Health Centre, which will be used to support its "Crossroads of dialogue and multicultural exchanges" project in the local community. Thanks to support provided through the Canada 150 Fund, the TAIBU Centre will carry out a number of activities through their community project "Crossroads of dialogue and multicultural exchanges", including bilingual information and reflection workshops on community involvement, an exhibition and an evening celebrating our multicultural communities.
The work that Canadian Heritage performs is crucial to creating a climate in which the multicultural heritage of Canadians is valued, and to building a public space where all Canadians can express their sense of belonging to Canada and their trust in its institutions.
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"Diversity is a cornerstone of our social contract and one of the values we, as Canadians, hold most dear to our hearts. In this special year in which we commemorate Canada 150, projects that celebrate our multicultural heritage will play a vital role. Our government is proud that programs like Inter-Action can help diverse communities across the country promote the multitude of cultures found here."
- The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism
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