Pegi Nicol MacLeod (1904-1949) Recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance

March 6, 2019                           Fredericton, New Brunswick                              Parks Canada

Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will take part in a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Pegi Nicol MacLeod (1904-1949).

Pegi Nicol MacLeod was a unique figure in the history of Canadian art. Working in Ottawa, Toronto, New York City, and Fredericton in the 1930s and 1940s, this talented artist produced watercolour and oil paintings that depicted her family and surroundings in a dynamic modernist style.

MP DeCourcey will make the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna.

The HSMBC plaque unveiling ceremony will follow the opening of Illuminations: Contemporary Silver Candleholders, an exhibit inspired by Canada’s 150^th anniversary which honours Canadian women’s past, present and future through art, at the University of New Brunswick Art Centre.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

Date:               Friday, March 8^th, 2019

Time:              Ceremony starts at 5:00 p.m. (AT)
                        Media are asked to arrive at 4:45 p.m.              

Location:        Memorial Hall
                         University of New Brunswick Art Centre
                         9 Bailey Drive
                         Fredericton, New Brunswick

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