WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/31/15 -- Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on behalf of the Government of Canada is providing $998,537 in funding to the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) to support the creation of its Metis National Heritage Centre located at the Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park. Funding is provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) of the Department of Canadian Heritage which seeks to improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and arts presentation or exhibition. It is also designed to increase access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, museum collections, and heritage displays.
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Quick Facts
-- The Metis National Heritage Centre will present the history of the Metis
Nation and their significant role in the development of Canada. Through
exhibitions, workshops, presentations and community gatherings held at
the centre, the MMF will continue to promote and preserve the history
and culture of the Metis people
-- Upper Fort Garry, built between 1834 and 1837, was the centre of trade
for an area that was larger than Eastern Europe and was the
administrative and judicial body of the Red River Settlement, which was
governed by the Hudson's Bay Company.
-- It was also the site where Louis Riel formed the Metis-led Provisional
Government which led to Manitoba entering Confederation as a province.
-- In 2013-14 and 2014-15, more than $41 million was provided through the
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to help fund 160 projects in 91 communities
across Canada.
"Canada's first Metis National Heritage Centre will give Canadians the opportunity to learn about the important role the Metis people played in shaping our country. On the road to the 150th anniversary of Confederation, in 2017, let us celebrate everything that makes Canada strong, proud and free". As a proud Metis woman, I am thrilled to support the MMF in their quest to educate Canadians about our heritage".
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"We are pleased to be receiving support from the Government of Canada towards the development of the Metis National Heritage Centre. We would like to thank Minister Glover and the Department of Canadian Heritage for this financial contribution and we look forward to receiving further assistance from other governmental and private sponsors."
-David Chartrand, Manitoba Metis Federation
Associated Links
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Manitoba Metis Federation
Upper Fort Garry
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Roxanne Carriere
A/Regional Manager, Communications
Prairies and Northern Region
Canadian Heritage
204-228-8866
roxanne.carriere@pch.gc.ca
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