The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada Receives Support from the Canada History Fund

The Government of Canada is providing $380,000 for a project of the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Today the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Member of Parliament (Mississauga–Malton), announced that the Government of Canada is providing $380,000 to the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada for its project "Becoming Canadians Eh! The Sikhs." Minister Bains made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

The project will aim to create a Canadian Sikh Heritage Trail and a travelling Canadian Sikh Timeline Exhibition, along with a web portal and interactive mobile application showcasing facts, figures and personalities that have shaped the civic life of Canada. The project will allow current and future generations of Canadians to learn more about the struggles, sacrifices and successes of Sikhs in Canada.

This funding is being provided through the Canada History Fund, administered by Canadian Heritage. The Canada History Fund encourages Canadians to learn about this country's history, civics and public policy. The Fund supports the production of learning materials, the organization of learning activities and the creation or maintenance of networks.

Quotes

"Our government is pleased to support projects like this one that provides all Canadians with opportunities to learn more about the people and events that have shaped the great country that we know today. As this year is the 30^th anniversary of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, we are delighted to help create a tribute to the rich heritage of the Sikh community and to the achievements and contributions Sikh Canadians have made to this country's growth and prosperity."

—The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

"This project will create virtual spaces that will help the Museum to reach a broader national and international audience through dynamic, interactive exhibits and cultural programming. The Government of Canada is working hard to promote inclusion as a means of fostering innovation, social cohesion and economic prosperity. This funding is just one of the concrete steps we are taking to encourage Canadians to embrace their diversity."

—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Member of Parliament (Mississauga–Malton)

"The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is excited to continue the journey of sharing Canadian history through the lens of Sikh civic and nation-building pioneers and leaders through the Canada History Fund. We are proud to share the stories of early Sikh pioneers and settlers and bring their voices open to the public. We are also excited to build a virtual Canadian Sikh Heritage Trail."

—Pardeep Singh Nagra, Executive Director, Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada

Quick Facts

The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is a provincially incorporated non-profit organization. Its mission is to provide a public amenity by establishing and operating a Sikh Heritage Museum to preserve, curate and exhibit artifacts, publications, photographs and documents of historical significance, and to advance education by creating and touring exhibits, and by providing educational lectures and seminars relating to Sikh history and culture.

The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada has been approved for funding of $380,000 through the Canada History Fund over the two fiscal years 2018–19 and 2019–20. The total budget for this project is $593,000.

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the adoption of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, which recognizes and promotes multiculturalism as a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity that provides invaluable resources in shaping Canada's future.

Associated Links

Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada

Canada History Fund

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For further information: (media only), please contact: Simon Ross, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, 819-997-7788; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [e-mail]

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