SUDBURY, Ontario, July 28, 2008 - Residents and visitors to Sudbury will have the opportunity to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Greater Sudbury Area, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
The Honourabl le Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie, today announced funding for Prise de parole.
Funding of $35,000 will help Prise de parole organize a series of activities and events commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Greater Sudbury Area. The seven-month-long fest ival will showcase the history and heritage of Sudbury through artistic performances, photographic exhibitions, and other heritage celebrations taking place in a number of public venues in the Greater Sudbury area.
"The Government of Can ada is pleased to announce funding for Prise de parole on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Greater Sudbury Area," said Minister Verner. "We are proud to partner with communities to support activities that celebrate local history, art s, and heritage."
"It is important that future generations be aware of their origins and of Canada's rich and diverse heritage," said Minister Clement. "The activities organized by Prise de parole in honour of the 125th an niversary of the Greater Sudbury Area will increase pride among members of our community."
"With the support provided by Canadian Heritage, a group of Sudbury organizations will be able to respond to the celebrations of the 125th an niversary of the City of Greater Sudbury by highlighting important aspects of its history, heritage, and creative arts," said Denise Truax, executive director of Éditions Prise de parole. "The community will be asked to show more clearly the city's cultural vitality and to salute its dynamism."
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, announced in September 2007, provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in events and activities that pres ent local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. This program will benefit many community events and anniversaries throughout Canada this year.
Information:
Dominic Gosselin
Press Secr etary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie
819 997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819 994-9101
1 866 569-6155
