Member of Parliament Randy Boissonnault to Deliver Opening Remarks at the Unveiling of a New Public Art Exhibit
Media advisory
OTTAWA – Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre), will deliver opening remarks on Thursday at the unveiling of a new public art exhibit that showcases the unique talents of Indigenous artists from different regions of Canada. He will speak on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Nākatēyimisowin - Taking Care of Oneself, a collection of four thought-provoking murals, is located in the recreational pathway tunnel under Wellington Street near the Portage Bridge. This project is part of the Art in the Capital program, which aims to raise the profile of Canadian public art in the urban spaces of Canada’s Capital Region. This project was done in collaboration with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
The details are as follows:
DATE:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
TIME:
4:30 p.m.
PLACE:
Recreational pathway tunnel under Wellington Street near the Portage Bridge
For more information (media only), please contact:
Simon Ross
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca