Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $39,000 to support Canada Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations across the riding. Canadian Heritage’s support will go towards a number of events, and activities for the community to enjoy. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Both the Corporation of the Municipality of Powassan and the Corporation of the City of North Bay’s O’Canada Day Committee will receive funds to invest in their upcoming Canada Day celebrations. Temagami First Nation will receive funding for their Anishinaabe Giizhigan event, while Keepers of the Circle will use funds received towards the Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow in the District of Temiskaming. Les Compagnons des Francs Loisirs will also benefit from the funding, and put it towards their Rayonnement culturel, un Festin de Traditions du 21 juin au 1er Juillet.
Residents are encouraged to participate in these community activities and learn more about the ethnic, linguistic, cultural and artistic diversity that makes Canada an inclusive country that so many are proud to call home.
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“The Government of Canada understands the value of equitable projects like these that are an important part of contributing to multiple Indigenous, Francophone, and multicultural groups, all of which strengthen and enrich our social fabric”
“The Municipality of Powassan would like to thank the Federal Government for their ongoing support for our Canada Day activities. This funding helps us with our celebration of our great country.”
“We are pleased to receive some funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage to help us carry out activities on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day taking place on Bear Island on June 21, 2024. We look forward to gathering and celebrating our First Nation’s history, heritage and culture, resilience and diversity and having the public participate and celebrate with us.”
“The Canadian Heritage Funding benefits the communities of North Bay, East Ferris, and Mattawa by strengthening their social cohesion and celebrating their cultural diversity. And through that funding, Les Compagnons des francs loisirs was able to promote Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day. the Canadian Heritage Funding, through Les Compagnons, made it possible for each community to host inclusive and festive events, thereby enhancing their dynamism and unity while honoring the diversity of their residents.We are pleased that this support allows us to invite all citizens of these communities to celebrate so many important dates together.”
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