On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher, announced funding of over $9,000 to 4 communities for Celebrate Canada festivities.
Celebrate Canada funding was announced for Emerson, South Junction, Pinawa and Steinbach.
“Celebrate Canada festivities have become a wonderful tradition in our country,” said Minister Toews. “Over the course of 11 days, these celebrations give all Canadians a special opportunity to reaffirm their pride.”
For the 11 days of the Celebrate Canada festivities, groups are organizing activities throughout the country. National Aboriginal Day on June 21 kicks off the celebrations, which continue with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24 and Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. The festivities culminate with Canada Day on July 1.
The Government of Canada has provided this funding under the Celebrate Canada component of the Celebrations and Commemorations Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program seeks to foster pride in being Canadian by encouraging people to participate in activities taking place from June 21 to July 1.
• Town of Emerson Canada Day Committee – $1,000.00
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1, 2011 in the Town of Emerson, MB. Events will include a parade, bicycle decorating, children’s activities, live entertainment and fireworks.
• South Junction Community Club Inc. – $825.00
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1, 2011 in South Junction, MB. Events will include a flag raising, singing O Canada, cake and fireworks.
• F.W. Gilbert School in Pinawa – $300.00
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day on June 21, 2011 in Pinawa, MB. Events will include a welcome speech, cake cutting, singing of O Canada and entertainment.
• City of Steinbach – $7,000.00
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1, 2011 in the City of Steinbach, MB. Events will include a Canada Day cake, distribution of Canada Day promotional materials and fireworks.
