Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • Data Privacy
  • Français
  • my CNW 
    • Login
    • Register
  • Client Login 
    • Online Member Centre
    • Next Gen Communications Cloud
    • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • Sign Up
  • Send a Release
Return to PR Newswire homepage
  • News
  • Products
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
Advanced Search
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • All Public Company
      • News Releases Overview

      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
      • Multimedia Gallery Overview

      • Trending Topics

      • All Trending Topics
  • Business
      • Auto & Transportation

      • All Automotive & Transportation
      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • Auto & Transportation Overview

      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • All Business Technology
      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • Business Technology Overview

      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • All Entertain­ment & Media
      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • Entertain­ment & Media Overview

      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • All Financial Services & Investing
      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • Financial Services & Investing Overview

      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • All General Business
      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • General Business Overview

      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • All Consumer Technology
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • Consumer Technology Overview

      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • All Energy
      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • Energy & Natural Resources Overview

      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • All Environ­ment
      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • Environ­ment Overview

      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing Overview

      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • All Telecomm­unications
      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • Telecomm­unications Overview

      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • All Consumer Products & Retail
      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • Consumer Products & Retail Overview

      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • All Entertain­ment & Media
      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • Entertain­ment & Media Overview

      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • All Health
      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • Health Overview

      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • All Sports
      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • Sports Overview

      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • All Travel
      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • Travel Overview

      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • All Policy & Public Interest
      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Canadian Federal Government
      • Canadian Municipal Government
      • Canadian Provincial Government
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • Policy & Public Interest Overview

      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • All People & Culture
      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • People & Culture Overview

      • View All People & Culture

  • Advanced Search
  • Overview
  • Multichannel Amplification
  • Monitoring
  • Distribution
  • Multimedia
  • Guaranteed Paid Placement
  • AI Tools
  • IR
  • Become a Client
  • Request a Demo
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • General Enquiries
  • Media
  • Worldwide Offices
  • Hamburger menu
  • Cision Canada
  • Send a Release
  • FR
    • Phone

    • 877-269-7890 from 8 AM - 10 PM ET

    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Cision

      877-269-7890
      from 8 AM - 10 PM ET

  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
    • Trending Topics
  • Business
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
    • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR
  • Overview
  • Multichannel Amplification
  • Monitoring
  • Distribution
  • Multimedia
  • Guaranteed Paid Placement
  • AI Tools
  • IR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR
  • Become a Client
  • Request a Demo
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • General Enquiries
  • Media
  • Worldwide Offices
  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR

Canada 150: New Brunswickers at the Heart of the Celebrations Français


News provided by

Canadian Heritage

Jun 10, 2017, 10:00 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX

Government of Canada funding will support Canada 150 festivities and projects in the Fredericton area

FREDERICTON, June 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament (Fredericton), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced funding for Canada Day celebrations and a series of Canada 150 community projects in the Fredericton area.

New Brunswickers and visitors will be able to celebrate Canada 150 by taking part in activities that showcase the province's linguistic and cultural diversity, including Indigenous and Acadian communities. Many of the activities encourage young people to play an active role, giving them an opportunity to get involved in our society and shape the Canada of tomorrow.

The public will be able to celebrate Canada Day in the provincial capital by participating in a variety of activities and community art projects. Acts will include English- and French-speaking performers, as well as artists from multicultural and First Nations communities.

The Government of Canada is providing $168,000 for community projects in the Fredericton area, as well as $250,000 for Canada Day celebrations in the city, for a grand total of $418,000. This funding is provided through the Canada 150 Fund, which supports local, regional and Canada-wide activities designed to help Canadians across the country take part in the celebrations.

Mr. DeCourcey also took advantage of the opportunity to officially inaugurate the 3D Canada 150 sign in Fredericton. A number of 3D Canada 150 signs are being installed in cities and tourist destinations across Canada.

Quotes

"Canada 150 presents a unique opportunity to bring communities together to celebrate what it means to be Canadian. Events will be taking place from coast to coast to coast, culminating in Canada Day. Bring friends and family to take part in the festivities during this exceptional year!"

—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage

"An anniversary like Canada 150 is a defining moment in our history, and we're celebrating it like we should in villages, towns and cities across the country. Our government is pleased to support numerous initiatives to get Canadians involved in this once-in-a-generation celebration."

—Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament (Fredericton)

"We are very happy to participate in marking our country's sesquicentennial by hosting this celebration sculpture sign in the Historic Garrison District, one of Fredericton's national historic sites that played a key role in the birth of the Canadian military. The many events and activities like Canada Day happening this year to celebrate the 150th offer a wonderful opportunity for visitors and locals to celebrate our nation's history together and share our national pride. These celebrations would not have been possible without the significant financial commitment of Canadian Heritage."

—Mike O'Brien, Mayor of Fredericton

Quick Facts

The Government of Canada is providing funding of $168,000 for 4 new community projects in Fredericton and $250,000 for the Canada Day celebrations in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Several of the communities where 3D Canada 150 signs are being installed will also host memorable Canada Day festivities. Installation of the signs will be complete by June 21.

The main themes of the Government of Canada's vision for Canada 150 are diversity and inclusion, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, the environment and youth.

The Canada 150 Fund was created in April 2015 and has a total budget of $200 million.

Related Products

May 11 news release announcing the 3D Canada 150 sign project in Calgary https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2017/05/canada_150_sign_tobeunveiledincalgary.html

Associated Links

Canada 150 http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1468262573081/1468262646675

Data Tables






Name of organization

Name of activity

Amount

1

East and Central African Association for Indigenous Rights Inc. (ECAAIR)

Common Future, Shared Dreams - Canada Beyond 150

 

To celebrate Canada 150, the East and Central African Association for Indigenous Rights (ECAAIR) is delivering a three-pronged project, centred on Canada's role in fostering inclusivity of culturally marginalized groups as it pivots beyond the 150 year mark.

$15,000

2

Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre 

Calithumpians Present Canada Can: A Community Engagement Project 

 

The Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre is presenting an educational theatre production coupled with a workshop process to address all four objectives for the Canada 150 program. Canada Can will bring the objectives of Canada 150 to life through engaging theatre and music in such a way as to challenge youth in schools to find their voice in addressing these issues.

$38,000

3

St. Mary's First Nation

Maliseet Treaty Day and Canada 150 Celebration 

 

St. Mary's First Nation coordinated an event that included the transfer of land to the Maliseet People after 248 years. Under the theme of "Spirit of Peace, Friendship and Reconciliation", this celebration included a water ceremony by the river, a traditional feast, presentation of views from leadership on reconciliation and moving forward as a country. There was also an evening of art, music and recognition of Maliseet youth athletes. All Maliseet communities in New Brunswick, Maine and Quebec were invited to participate, and the celebration was opened to the general public. The event took place on June 4, 2017.

$15,000

4

MI'GMAWE'L TPLU'TAQNN INCORPORATED

 

Moving Toward Reconciliation in New Brunswick 

 

Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Incorporated (MTI) , in partnership with its member communities, is raising awareness among citizens of New Brunswick about ways to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action. Through workshops and consultations, MTI will use the work prepared by the TRC to develop initiatives that will be specific to the Mi'gmaq, and to the broader community, within the Mi'gmaq territory of New Brunswick.

$100,000

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only): 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, [email protected]

Related Links

http://www.pch.gc.ca

Modal title

Organization Profile

Canadian Heritage

    Also from this source

  • Media Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary David Myles visits a community arts organization in Calgary

  • Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Canada Day

  • /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Ottawa-Gatineau street closures during Canada Day celebrations/

Related Organization(s)

Government of Canada

    Also from this source

  • Readout - Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Chile Gabriel Boric

  • /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Hodgson to Announce Carbon Management Funding in Alberta/

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with the Manitoba Government to conduct an aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz

Contact Cision

  • 866-245-2317
    from 8 AM - 10 PM ET
  • Become a Client
  • Request a Demo
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • General Enquiries
  • Media

Products

  • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • Media Monitoring
  • Content Distribution
  • Multimedia Distribution
  • Measurement & Analytics
  • Investor Relations

About

  • About Cision Canada
  • About Cision
  • Media Partners
  • Careers
  • Accessibility Statement
  • APAC
  • APAC - Simplified Chinese
  • APAC - Traditional Chinese
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Czech
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • Middle East - Arabic
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United States
  • Vietnam

My Services

  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Centre
  • Next Gen Communications Cloud
  • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • my CNW

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact Cision

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Centre
  • Next Gen Communications Cloud
  • Cision Communications Cloud
  • my CNW
877-269-7890
from 8 AM - 10 PM ET
  • Terms of Use
  • Information Security Policy
  • Site Map
  • Cookie Settings
  • Accessibility Statement
Copyright © 2025 CNW Group Ltd. All Rights Reserved. A Cision company.