Government of Canada celebrates Acadian identity and pride
August 8, 2014 – Edmundston, New Brunswick – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Member of Parliament (Madawaska–Restigouche), took part today in the opening of the 5th Congrès mondial acadien (CMA), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This ceremony launches two weeks of social and cultural activities, shows, conferences, thematic meetings and family reunions.
The CMA 2014 is taking place until August 24 in Acadia of the Lands and Forests—the territory ranging from northwestern New Brunswick to Témiscouata in Quebec and to the northern part of Maine in the United-States. The Government of Canada supports this major event that brings significant social, cultural and economic benefits to the whole region.
“I invite Canadians, especially young people, to make the most of this unique gathering to discover and appreciate more fully Canada’s rich history. Acadian communities here and elsewhere are proud of their heritage, and an event such as the Congrès mondial acadien is a proof of their vitality and diversity.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I am very proud that our beautiful region is hosting the 5th Congrès mondial acadien, a gathering supported by our Government. With their enthusiasm, their deeply rooted identity and their extraordinary resilience, Acadians are an incredible source of inspiration for all Canadians.”
—The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
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