MONTRÉAL, November 5, 2009 - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Member of Parliament (Mégantic-L'Érable), today announced funding for Wapikoni Mobile for the development of an educational tool called Rencontres et découvertes autochtones ("Aboriginal Encounters and Discoveries"). The tool will include multimedia learning material that will help users gain a better understanding of contemporary life in First Nations.
"Our Government wants to encourage Canadians to better know and understand Canada and its history, stories, people, and systems of government," said Minister Moore. "We are proud to support this innovative learning resource, which gives young Canadians a valuable opportunity to discover various aspects of First Nations."
"By providing this learning material through its website, Wapikoni Mobile will enable educators and youth across Canada to have access to an excellent educational resource on the subject of First Nations," said Minister Paradis.
The Government of Canada has provided $50,355 in funding to Wapikoni Mobile under the Canadian Studies Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Through this program, the Department supports the development of learning materials and activities that contribute to increasing Canadians' knowledge about Canada.
Deirdra McCracken
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
819 997 7788
deirdra.mccracken@pch.gc.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819 994 9101
1 866 569 6155
media@pch.gc.ca
