Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation to develop plan for heritage resource management

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MAYO, May 19, 2004 -- The Government of Canada will support the efforts of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation to create a strategic heritage development plan that will allow it to preserve and strengthen its heritage resources. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament (Yukon), on behalf of the Honourable Hélène Chalifour Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage."The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation is engaged in an important process that will strengthen its strategic planning capacity, and allow it to preserve and enhance its valuable heritage resources," said Mr. Bagnell. "Its Heritage Resources Branch will serve as a working model for other First Nations communities who are working toward the same goals." "The Government of Canada is committed to helping First Nations communities safeguard their heritage resources, which are at risk of deteriorating or being lost altogether," said Minister Chalifour Scherrer. "This initiative is a vital step toward meeting this goal and will ultimately preserve these valuable resources for future generations."The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation will receive $22,500 to develop its strategic plan, which will identify priorities for heritage resources management and preservation projects over the next five years. The plan will also generate actions and policies that reflect the goals, priorities, and capabilities of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun and define the roles of the community, the government, and the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation.Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Capacity Building for Heritage Organizations component of the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program. This national program's objective is to support modern management and greater financial stability in Canadian arts and heritage organizations.Funding for this project was provided for in the March 2004 federal Budget.Information:Larry Bagnell Member of Parliament Yukon (613) 995-9368 Marc RoyDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister of Canadian Heritage(819) 997-7788

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