The Government of Canada
reaffirms its support for community celebrations to mark National
Acadian Day
MONCTON,
NB, July 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable
Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate
Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament
(Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe), and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and
Intergovernmental Affairs and Member of Parliament (Beauséjour),
are proud to confirm renewed funding for National Acadian Day
celebrations. The ministers made this announcement on behalf of the
Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage.
This investment of $1.5 million
over three years, starting in 2024, will support more than a
hundred activities organized in the coming three years to celebrate
National Acadian Day and give the Acadian people opportunities to
come together and express their pride and cultural identity.
The Government of Canada
recognizes the importance of highlighting the contribution of the
Acadian people to the social and cultural fabric of our country.
This renewed funding demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the
vitality of minority Francophone communities.
To learn more about National Acadian Day and discover the
celebrations taking place near you, visit our website, follow us on
social media and use the hashtag #NationalAcadianDay.
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Quotes
"The Government of Canada is
proud once again to support community celebrations to mark National
Acadian Day. These celebrations will give Canadians more
opportunities to recognize the determination and courage of the
Acadian people, who have helped shape our Canadian culture,
identity and values."
—The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage
"Our Acadian culture is rich and diverse and contributes to
Canada's collective heritage in
countless ways. The funding we've highlighted today shows once
again that our government is committed to supporting the
celebration of our identity and history. On National Acadian Day, I
encourage all Canadians to join in these vibrant events."
—The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans
Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of
Parliament (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe)
"Every year, National Acadian Day is a highlight of the summer
season in the Maritimes. It's a time to gather with family and
friends to celebrate who we are and what defines us as Acadians. As
a government, we'll always be there to ensure that our Francophone
minority communities remain vibrant."
—The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety,
Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs and Member of
Parliament (Beauséjour)
Quick Facts
National Acadian Day is funded by Canadian Heritage's
Celebration and Commemoration Program.
The Celebration and Commemoration Program has the following
objectives: provide access to celebrations across Canada to enable all Canadians to appreciate
Canada's cultural, ethnic,
linguistic and geographic diversity; provide access to
commemorations and celebrations of national significance to all
Canadians to recognize Canada's
notable people, places, symbols, anniversaries and accomplishments;
and create opportunities for all Canadians to participate in
national celebrations and commemorations that contribute to
building a sense of pride and belonging to Canada.
It was in 1881, at the first National Acadian Convention in
Memramcook, New Brunswick, that
August 15 was designated as the
Acadian national holiday, known today as National Acadian Day.
In 2003, the Government of Canada passed the National Acadian Day
Act.
Associated Links
National Acadian Day
National Acadian Day funding
SOURCE Canadian Heritage