REGINA, Aug. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for 11 organizations in Regina.
"In Saskatchewan, we have a rich heritage, a vibrant cultural scene, and talented authors and artists," said Minister of State Yelich. "The investments announced today will support a variety of organizations in their work to preserve our heritage and our culture, as well as showcase the work of local artists and artisans to Saskatchewan residents and all Canadians."
Funding will support activities such as:
- the creation of professional development activities for heritage organizations and book publishers;
- the production and circulation of a travelling retrospective exhibit on the work of Saskatchewan artist Wilf Perreault;
- the creation of content and the production and distribution of Saskatchewan print magazines and non-daily newspapers; and
- the presentation of a contemporary dance series and a spoken word and play reading series.
"Our Government recognizes that arts, culture, and heritage are important generators of economic growth, jobs, and wealth across Canada," said Minister Glover. "That is why we are proud to support the work of these Saskatchewan organizations as they enhance the vitality of their community and help strengthen connections among Canadians."
"Support through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund has enabled us to expand our programming while keeping it affordable and accessible for everyone," said Marian Donnelly, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Creative City Centre. "We are providing new opportunities to showcase Canadian talent, and we greatly appreciate the support from Canadian Heritage for our spoken word and play reading series."
The Government of Canada is providing total funding of $604,285 through four programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, the Canada Book Fund, the Canada Periodical Fund, and the Museums Assistance Program.
For more information, consult the attached backgrounder.
BACKGROUNDER
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund This 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 | Creative City Centre Inc. | Audience Development for Spoken Word and Play Reading Series | $8,000 (2013-2014) |
| Regina | New Dance Horizons Inc. | 2013-2014 Season | $82,000 (2013-2014) |
| TOTAL: $90,000 | |||
| Canada Book Fund The principal objective of this fund is to ensure access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books in Canada and abroad. It seeks to achieve this objective by fostering a strong Canadian book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books. |
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| Regina | Saskatchewan Book Awards Inc. | Twenty for Twenty Readings Program and Pre-Christmas Advertising | $13,142 (2013-2014) |
| Regina | Saskatchewan Publishers Group Inc. | SPG Professional Development Sessions 2013-2015 | $22, 000 ($11,000 in 2013-2014 and $11,000 in 2014-2015) |
| TOTAL: $35,142 | |||
| Canada Periodical Fund This fund provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers, and digital periodicals to enable them to overcome market disadvantages and continue to provide Canadian readers with the content they choose to read. |
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| Regina | 101148502 Saskatchewan Ltd. | The Senior Paper | $56,627 (2013-2014) |
| Regina | Briarpatch Incorporated | Briarpatch | $14,362 (2013-2014) |
| Regina | Charka Advertising Inc. | Weekly Jogajog | $81,813 (2013-2014) |
| Regina | La Coopérative des Publications Fransaskoises Limitée | L'Eau vive | $12,772 (2013-2014) |
| TOTAL: $165,574 | |||
| Museums Assistance Program This program provides funding to Canadian museums and related institutions for projects that foster excellence in museum activities and that facilitate access to the treasures of our collective heritage. |
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| Regina | Royal Saskatchewan Museum | Protecting and Curating Saskatchewan's Invertebrate Zoology Collection at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum | $44,000 (2013-2014) |
| Regina | MacKenzie Art Gallery | Wilf Perreault: Up My Alley | $209,843 ($101,238 in 2013-2014, $86,315 in 2014-2015, and $22,290 in 2015-2016) |
| Regina | Museums Association of Saskatchewan Inc. | Professional Development Project | $59,726 ($44,775 in 2013-2014 and $14,951 in 2014-2015) |
| TOTAL: $313,569 | |||
| GRAND TOTAL, ALL PROGRAMS: | $604,285 | ||
SOURCE: Canadian Heritage
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For more information (media only), please contact:
Marisa Monnin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Francine D. Lefebvre
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Tel.: 204-983-4367
Cell: 204-899-8611
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Media Relations
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(This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Newsroom.)
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