Media Advisory - Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr to announce support for Indigenous arts training

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) and Member of Parliament (Kelowna), will announce funding for an arts training program that supports the next generation of Indigenous artists

KELOWNA, BC, Jan. 14, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) and Member of Parliament (Kelowna), will announce funding for a national professional arts training program for Indigenous artists on Thursday. He will make this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

DATE:
Thursday, January 15, 2026

TIME:
1:00 p.m.

Media representatives wishing to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For more information (media only), please contact: Hermine Landry, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, [email protected]