WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2011) - Arts, culture, and official languages are thriving in the province of Manitoba, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. Support for a total of 47 projects was announced today by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, accompanied by Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (Saint Boniface).
The funding will support a wide range of projects, including the Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids, Roseisle's 125th Anniversary Celebrations, the Manitoba Arts Network, the Cercle Molière, and the Association of Manitoba's Bilingual Municipalities. The announcement was made alongside leaders in the arts and culture community in Manitoba.
"With Canada's economic recovery still fragile, we are focused on creating jobs and economic growth throughout Manitoba," said Minister Moore. "We are proud to support our artists and arts organizations, because supporting arts and culture is vital to our economy."
"Manitoba's rich and diverse culture is a major contributor to this province's excellent quality of life," said Mrs. Glover. "Our Government's investment supports the creative spirit of Manitobans so that residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of artistic and cultural experiences. In addition, it will help preserve the rich heritage of our province."
The Government of Canada has provided funding totalling $3,537,210 under four programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, the Development of Official-Language Communities Program, and the Aboriginal Peoples' Program. For more information about the projects, see the attached backgrounder.
(This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Newsroom.)
BACKGROUNDER
Today's announcement includes the following projects in Manitoba:
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
The Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage.
Amaranth Centennial – Amaranth Centennial; $3,600
Birdtail Valley Pasture Pickers – Birdtail Valley Pasture Pickin' Jamboree; $1,500
Roseisle 125th Anniversary Committee – Roseisle's 125th Anniversary Celebration; $12,500
West End Cultural Centre – Ellice Street Festival; $4,900
Canada Arts Presentation Fund
The Canada Arts Presentation 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.
Brandon Folk, Music and Art Society – Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival; $12,000
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain – Support for 2011–2012 programming; $17,000
Festival du Voyageur – Festival du Voyageur 2012; $99,500
Gas Station Arts Centre – CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Improv Festival; $50,000
Golden Prairie Arts Council – Programming Support Component GPAC 2011–2012; $8,800
Groundswell – Groundswell Concert Season 2011–2012; $11,000
Jazz Winnipeg – Jazz Winnipeg Festival; $75,000
Manitoba Arts Network – Presenter Support Organization in Rural and Northern Manitoba; $50,000
Manitoba Theatre Centre – 2011 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival and 2012 Master Playwright Festival; $61,300
Portage Community Centre – Mainstage Performance Series; $11,500
Sarasvàti Dramatic Theatre Productions and Repertory – Femfest 2011: Staging Inspiration; $13,500
Steinbach Arts Council – Steinbach Arts Council Show Series; $9,000
Storyline Fx – Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages; $40,000
The Burrows Trail Arts Council – 2011–2012 Performance Season; $4,850
Virtuosi Concerts (Mb) – Virtuosi Concerts and Skywalk Concerts and Lectures; $21,500
West End Cultural Centre – Building Bridges: Culture And Community; $60,000
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film and Video Festival – Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival; $28,000
Winnipeg Centennial Folk Festival – Winnipeg Folk Festival, Summer Festival, year-round concerts and workshops; $125,000
Winnipeg International Children's Festival – Winnipeg International Children's Festival, Circus and Magic Partnership, Festival Of Fools; $100,000
Winnipeg International Writers Festival – Thin Air; $53,000
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra – 2011 Indigenous Festival and 2012 New Music Festival; $75,000
Development of Official-Language Communities Program
The Development of Official-Language Communities Program aims to foster the development of Canada's minority Anglophone and Francophone communities and enable them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life.
100 Nons – 2011–2012 programming; $95,000
100 Nons – Networking for Francophone music; $20,000
Association culturelle franco-manitobaine – Development of regional cultural programming in Manitoba; $100,000
Association des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba – 2011–2012 programming; $124,000
Association des radios communautaires de l'Ouest et des Territoires – Together for development; $30,000
Association manitobaine du patrimoine francophone et métis – Capitalizing on francophone and métis heritage resources; $15,000
Centre culturel franco-manitobain – 2011–2012 programming; $155,000
Cercle Molière – Theatrical programming; $130,000
Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba – 2011-2012 programming; $165,000
Conseil jeunesse provincial – Team Manitoba at the Jeux de la francophonie canadienne; $20,000
Conseil jeunesse provincial – Cultural identity projects; $40,000
Fédération des aînés franco-manitobains - 2011–2012 programming; $61,750
Fédération provinciale des comites de parents – 2011–2012 programming; $209,000
Maison des artistes visuels francophones de Manitoba – Advancement and development of visual arts in French Manitoba; $75,000
Radio communautaire du Manitoba – 2011–2012 annual programming; $110,000
Réseau action femmes (MB) – Contact/Cooperation; $15,000
Société franco-manitobaine - 2011–2012 programming; $686,020
Société franco-manitobaine – Franco-Manitoban rural development; $279,000
Société historique de Saint-Boniface – Histoire orale : secteur éducation – phase1; $22,500
UNPAC (United Nations Platform for Action Committee) Inc - RebELLEs Pan-Canadian Young Women's Gathering; $5,000
Aboriginal Peoples' Program
The Program supports the efforts of Aboriginal communities to develop innovative and culturally appropriate solutions to the social, cultural, economic and other obstacles that impede community and personal prospects. It also supports the preservation and revitalization of Aboriginal languages and cultures.
Graffiti Art Programming Inc. - st.Art Program; $166,490
Louis Riel Institute - Speaking Michif; $65,000
Contact Information: Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
Codie Taylor - Press Secretary
819-997-7788
or
Canadian Heritage
Prairies and Northern Region
Francine D. Lefebvre - Director
Regional Communications
204-983-4367 or Cell: 204-899-8611
francine.lefebvre@pch.gc.ca
or
Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca