The Government of Canada is providing total funding of $50,300 to four organizations in southeastern Manitoba to support their 2015 community festivals. This funding is provided under Canadian Heritage’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program.
Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“When it comes to great local talent, our communities have a lot to offer their residents and visitors alike,” said the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.” Today, our Government is helping local festivals showcase their home-grown artists and celebrate their heritage.”
“I am pleased that our Government is supporting festivals that bring visitors to the region and get residents involved in their communities,” said Ted Falk. “I applaud the hard work of these organizations and the many volunteers that help ensure the success of these events year after year for all to enjoy!”
“The Sugaring Off Festival shares and celebrates Métis and French-Canadian history, the evolution of French education in Manitoba, and the craft of maple syrup,” said Roland Gagné, President of the St-Pierre-Jolys Museum. “The support of the Government of Canada helps us ensure the success of the Festival, and we are grateful for it.”
Upcoming Festivals in 2015
- In February 2015, the Friends of the St. Malo Provincial Park will host the Festival of Friends. Activities include presentations of music, dance, and local historical Francophone and Métis heritage like traditional Métis jigging and an interpretive historical photograph presentation.
- The St-Pierre-Jolys Museum will present its annual Sugaring Off Festival in April 2015. This event includes music and dance performances by local artists, presentations of traditional artisanal practices such as wood carving, and local Métis heritage including traditional maple syrup production.
- The 20th edition of the Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair will take place in June 2015. Festival visitors can expect music, dance, choral performances and a local artisan show.
- The Steinbach Arts Council’s Summer in the City Festival of Arts & Culture will also take place in June 2015. It will include concerts, art and artisan demonstrations, children’s art activities, and music and dance performances.
