REGINA, SK, July 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Investments in the arts, culture, youth and official-language sectors are helping boost the economy and create jobs and growth in Saskatchewan. Support for 75 projects was announced today by Tom Lukiwski, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament (Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The funding supports a range of organizations, projects and festivals across the province, that share the common goal of providing visitors and residents of Saskatchewan with rich cultural experiences. Groups and initiatives receiving support include the All Folk'd Up In Montmartre Folk Festival, the Stenen 100th Anniversary Homecoming, New Dance Horizons, the Mackenzie Art Gallery, and le Conseil de la Coopération de la Saskatchewan Ltée.
"This year marks the five-year countdown to Canada's 150th birthday in 2017," said Minister Moore. "Our Government is proud to invest in projects that contribute to our collective identity and define who we are as Canadians. On the road to 2017, let us continue to celebrate all of the things that make Canada the united, prosperous and free country we are today."
"I'm proud our Government is investing in such important projects initiated by so many Saskatchewan organizations," said Mr. Lukiwski. "We know that by investing in arts, culture, youth and Francophone community organizations, we are not only contributing to the cultural vitality of our communities but also enriching the quality of life of all Canadians."
"The wide range of great projects supported by the Government of Canada illustrates the vibrancy of our culture and affirms how essential public investment is to the sector," said Jeremy Morgan, Interim Executive Director of the Mackenzie Art Gallery. "This substantial support is crucial to public access and community well-being, and is very much appreciated."
The Government of Canada has provided total funding of $4,573,132 under five programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program, the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, the Museums Assistance Program, the Official Languages Support Programs, and the Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada program. For more information about the projects, see the attached backgrounder.
BACKGROUNDER
| Building Communities through Arts and Heritage The program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. |
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| Assiniboia | 2012 Centennial Steering Committee | Assiniboia Centennial | $23,400 (2012-2013) |
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| Bengough | Bengough Municipal Arts Council Inc. | The Gateway Festival | $18,900 (2012-2013) |
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| Cabri | Cabri 100th Anniversary Committee | Cabri 100th Anniversary | $8,900 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | École Connaught Centennial Committee, Inc. | École Connaught Centennial Celebration | $17,100 (2012-2013) |
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| Hafford | Krivoshein Oscar Lake Heritage | Celebrating 100 Years Krivoshein Oscar Lake School 1912-2012 | $2,300 (2012-2013) |
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| La Loche | La Loche Friendship Centre Corporation | Yanessa Days - Empowering Our Dene Self As Metis And First Nation | $10,300 (2012-2013) |
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| Lestock | Lestock Centennial Committee | Lestock 100th Birthday - Remembering Our Roots | $6,800 (2012-2013) |
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| Montmartre | Montmartre Beautification, Environment & Tourism Inc. * | All Folk'd Up In Montmartre Folk Festival |
$5,900 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Regina International Open Theatre Society Inc. | Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival | $9,900 (2012-2013) |
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| Swift Current | Southwest Cultural Development Group Inc. | Summer Chautauqua Theatre Festival | $3,100 (2012-2013) |
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| Stenen | Stenen 100th Anniversary | Stenen 100th Anniversary Homecoming | $13,700 (2012-2013) |
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| Dilke | The Dilke Community Memorial Hall Co-Operative Association Limited | Dilke Centennial | $3,200 (2012-2013) |
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| Ogema | Town Of Ogema Anniversary Committee | Town Of Ogema 100th Anniversary | $9,200 (2012-2013) |
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| Vanguard | Vanguard And District Recreation Board Committee |
Vanguard 100th Anniversary | $5,300 (2012-2013) |
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| Viceroy | Viceroy Centennial | Viceroy Centennial 2012 | $4,500 (2012-2013) |
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| Wadena | Wadena Centennial Celebrations Committee | Wadena Cheers For 100 Years | $17,900 (2012-2013) |
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| Waldheim | Waldheim 2012 Centennial Committee | "Celebrating 100 Years In The Forest" 2012 Waldheim Centennial | $6,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Pennant | Pennant Centennial 2012 Committee | Pennant Centennial 2012 Committee | $4,300 (2011-2013) |
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| Blaine Lake | Blaine Lake Community Association Incorporated | 2012 Centennial Celebration | $30,520 (2011-2013) |
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| Cut Knife | Cut Knife Centennial Committee | Centennial Celebration for the Town of Cut Knife | $4,400 (2011-2013) |
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| Regina | New Dance Horizons Inc. | Tornado Project - The Spiraling Forces | $7,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Regina Jazz Society Corp. | JazzFest Regina 2012 | $5,900 (2012-2013) |
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| Willow Bunch | RM Of Willow Bunch Centennial Committee | RM of Willow Bunch No.42 Centennial Celebration | $3,200 (2012-2013) |
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| Gravelbourg | Southern Saskatchewan Summer Solstice Festival Inc. | Summer Solstice Festival d'été | $7,100 (2012-2013) |
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| Swift Current | Windscape Kite Club Inc. | Windscape Kite Festival | $8,600 (2012-2013) |
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| Prince Albert | Prince Albert Tourism And Marketing Bureau Inc. | Prince Albert 1912 and Prince Albert Centennial of Flight Airshow | $14,900 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $252,320 | ||||
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Legacy Fund The program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. The Legacy Fund component provides funding for community capital projects. |
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| Herbert | Herbert Heritage Society | Herbert Park Restoration | $9,500 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Regina Tornado Legacy Group | Regina Tornado Art and Heritage Legacy Project | $100,000 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $109,500 | ||||
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund The Fund gives Canadians increased access to the variety and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences. |
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| Regina | JM Curtain Razors | The Moveable Feast | $10,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | New Dance Horizons Inc. | 2012-13 Season | $87,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Persephone Theatre | ISC Youth Series presented by Persephone Theatre | $23,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Watrous | Watrous and Area Arts Council | Watrous and Area Performing Arts | $6,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Rosthern | Station Arts Centre Cooperative | Station Arts Concert Series | $10,500 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Troupe du Jour inc. | Saison de spectacles théâtreaux 2012-2013 | $30,000 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $166,500 | ||||
| Museums Assistance Program This program provides funding to Canadian museums and related institutions for projects that foster excellence in museum activities and facilitate access to the treasures of our collective heritage. |
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| Regina | Mackenzie Art Gallery Inc. | Group Of Seven: Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated | $256,300 (2012-2015) |
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| Regina | Museums Association Of Saskatchewan Inc. | Collections Management Project | $65,000 (2012-2014) |
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| Moose Jaw | Moose Jaw Art Museum Incorporated | Data Collection Advancement and Innovation Project | $48,500 (2012-2014) |
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| TOTAL: $369,800 | ||||
| Official Languages: Development of Official-Language Communities Program The program aims to foster the development of Canada's minority Anglophone and Francophone communities and enable them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life. |
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| Regina | Association canadienne française de Regina inc. | Programming | $105,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Gravelbourg | Association communautaire fransaskoise de Gravelbourg Inc. | Programming | $80,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise inc. | Programming | $506,300 (2012-2013) |
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| Bellegarde | Association communautaire francophone de Bellegarde inc. | Programming | $67,600 (2012-2013) |
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| St-Denis | Association communautaire fransaskoise de la Trinité inc. | Programming | $62,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Association des parents fransaskois inc. | Programming | $128,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Association jeunesse fransaskoise inc. | Programming | $100,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Ponteix | Auvergnois de Ponteix inc. | Programming | $64,500 (2012-2013) |
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| Moose Jaw | Association communautaire fransaskoise de Moose Jaw inc. | Programming | $68,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Debden | Comité culturel fransaskois de Debden inc. | Programming | $50,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Conseil culturel fransaskois inc. | Programming | $105,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Coopérative des publications fransaskoises ltée. | Programming | $58,000 (2012-2013) |
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| St-Isidore-de-Bellevue | Centre francophone BDS inc. | Programming | $96,000 (2012-2013) |
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| North Battleford | Centre francophone des Battleford inc. | Programming | $55,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Éditions de la nouvelle plume Ltée. | Programming | $38,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Fédération provinciale des fransaskoises inc. | Programming | $40,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Fédération des aînés fransaskois inc. | Programming | $40,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Fédération des francophones de Saskatoon inc. | Programming | $117,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Prince Albert | Société canadienne-française de Prince-Albert inc. | Programming | $101,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Société historique de la Saskatchewan inc. | Programming | $40,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Zenon Park | Association fransaskoise de Zenon Park inc. | Programming | $59,500 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | La Troupe du Jour inc. | Programming | $55,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Association jeunesse fransaskoise inc. | Fête fransaskoise 2012 | $80,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Communauté des Africains francophones de la Saskatchewan inc. | Immersion Fransaskoise | $22,880 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Fédération des aînés fransaskois inc. | Centre d'accueil et de soutien aux aînés et aidants (CASA) | $30,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Société historique de la Saskatchewan inc. | Théâtre historique | $55,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Association canadienne-française de Regina inc | Festival Mosaïc 2012 | $20,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Association jeunesse fransaskoise inc | Implique-toi | $18,500 (2012-2013) |
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| Regina | Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise inc. | Francofièvre | $40,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Association des parents fransaskois inc. | Camps préscolaires 2012 | $7,500 (2012-2013) |
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| St-Osidore-De-Bellevue | Centre francophone BDS inc. | 100 ans d'accomplissements | $18,000 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | Fédération provinciale des fransaskoises | «Célébrons l'apport des femmes lors de la Fête Fransaskoise» | $7,410 (2012-2013) |
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| Saskatoon | La Troupe du Jour inc. | Chemin faisant | $22,000 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $2,357,190 | ||||
| Official Languages: Enhancement of Official Languages Program The program is designed to foster among Canadians a greater understanding and appreciation of the benefits of linguistic duality. |
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| Regina | Conseil de la Coopération de la Saskatchewan Ltée | Programming | $777,162 (2012-2014) |
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| Saskatoon | Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan Inc. | Programming | $149,330 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $926,492 | ||||
| Official Languages: Cultural Development Fund The objectives of the Cultural Development Fund include supporting and strengthening the cultural and artistic activities of official-language minority communities to enhance their vitality, and giving Canadians access to the richness of the culture, arts, and heritage of these communities. |
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| Regina | Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise inc. | Site web interactif « Fransaskois » | $221,330 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $221,330 | ||||
| Official Languages: Strategic Fund The objective of the Strategic Fund is to encourage official language communities to participate in community life in their own language, to develop the vitality of their culture and to integrate into their community through involvement in large-scale projects. |
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| Regina | Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise inc. | Année des Fransaskois | $60,000 (2012-2013) |
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| TOTAL: $60,000 | ||||
| Exchanges Canada Program: Youth Forums Canada Through conferences or workshops, youth forums bring together young Canadians from across the country to learn about our parliamentary system, public policy development and the issues we currently face as a nation. Participants discuss ideas, form friendships and get a taste of life in another part of Canada. | ||||
| Weyburn | Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors | The Canadian Student Leadership Conference September 25-29, 2012 | $110,000 (2011-2012) |
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| TOTAL: $110,000 | ||||
| GRAND TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS: | $4,573,132 | |||
*First time receiving PCH funding for the organization
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Canadian Heritage
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