Government of Canada provides funding to Société acadienne Sainte-Croix
May 1, 2015 – Pomquet, Nova Scotia – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced funding of $62,000 to support the annual programming of the Société acadienne Sainte-Croix in Pomquet, Antigonish County. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The Government of Canada is providing this financial support through the Community Life component of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program. The funding will help the Société acadienne Sainte-Croix coordinate cultural, social and educational activities for Francophone and Acadian youth, adults and seniors in Pomquet. During the 2015–16 school year, the society will establish a before- and after-school program at École acadienne de Pomquet. Another project will involve collaborating with seniors on a project to collect traditional and local stories. The group will also work with Acadian and Francophone adults to help improve their oral French language skills that were lost from lack of use.
“Our Government is proud to invest in organizations like the Société acadienne Sainte-Croix that contribute to the vitality of Francophone and Acadian communities. We are committed to supporting the French language and culture, which is integral to our unique Canadian identity.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Our Government is pleased to provide support to the Société acadienne Sainte-Croix, an organization that proudly works for and with Acadians and Francophones in Pomquet. Through its many educational, cultural and social activities, it contributes greatly to the quality of life of the residents of this small but thriving community.”
—The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
“The contribution from Canadian Heritage enables us to offer cultural, educational and social activities to Acadians and Francophones of all ages in our region, which is important in maintaining the culture and language of which we are so proud.”
—Colin MacDonald, President, Société acadienne Sainte-Croix
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