MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 05/11/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe), today announced a total of $231,000 in funding for five organizations that help enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian communities. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport).
The recipients of the funding are the Association francophone des aines du Nouveau-Brunswick ($40,000), the Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities ($65,000), the Societe Nationale de l'Acadie ($50,000), the Salon du livre de Dieppe ($20,000) and the Regroupement feministe du Nouveau-Brunswick ($56,000). The support is provided through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program and the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Community Celebrations Fund.
Quick Facts
-- The 2015-16 programming of the Association francophone des aines du
Nouveau-Brunswick includes the Jeux des aines de l'Acadie 50+, health
and wellness events, and a variety of information workshops.
-- The Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities will
continue work on the Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research
Network project in collaboration with Concordia University's School of
Extended Learning until March 31, 2016.
-- From July 10 to 26, the Experience Acadie Pavilion of the Societe
Nationale de l'Acadie will represent the region at the 2015 Pan Am Games
in Toronto.
-- The 25th and 26th editions of the Salon du livre de Dieppe will be held
in October 2015 and 2016. This annual event offers a mix of activities
that promote reading and showcase books and authors.
-- Over the next two years, the Regroupement feministe du Nouveau-Brunswick
will offer services to its members, focus on community development, and
work with a variety of partners on recognizing specific women's needs.
Quotes
"Our Government is proud to partner with these organizations that play a critical role in the well-being and development of their communities. Congratulations to today's recipients for implementing projects that enrich the Canadians' quality of life."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"We want to spread enthusiasm about the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games by supporting community celebrations that connect Canadians and highlight our cultural diversity, achievements and unique heritage."
-The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
"Our province is fortunate to have organizations that are committed to their communities. They are the drivers of our economy, and our Government is pleased to support their efforts."
- Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe)
"Thanks to the contribution from the Government of Canada, the Experience Acadie Pavilion will allow its visitors to discover the rich heritage of Acadia and the Acadian people's diverse cultural attractions."
-Rene Legere, President, Societe Nationale de l'Acadie
Associated Links
Development of Official-Language Communities Program
Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games - Community Celebrations Fund
Association francophone des aines du Nouveau-Brunswick (French only)
Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities
Societe Nationale de l'Acadie (French only)
Salon du livre de Dieppe (French only)
Regroupement feministe du Nouveau-Brunswick (French only)
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