Ministers St-Onge and Boissonnault mark National Acadian
Day.
OTTAWA,
ON, Aug. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - On National Acadian
Day, we celebrate the resilience, determination and courage of the
Acadian people who help strengthen Canadian culture, identity and
values.
This special day is an opportunity to appreciate the rich
diversity of Acadian culture. Free activities are held across the
country. It gives everyone a chance to celebrate and showcase
Acadian traditions, customs and art, not to mention the traditional
tintamarre while demonstrating their joie de vivre
and pride.
The Government of Canada
understands the importance of highlighting the contribution that
Acadian people have made to our country's cultural mosaic, which
demonstrates its commitment to the vitality of Francophone
communities in minority settings. Recently, we announced renewed
funding for National Acadian Day, which is a $1.5-million investment over three years,
starting in 2024. This investment will support more than 100
activities that give Acadians opportunities to come together and
express their pride and cultural identity.
Also, in 2022, the Government of Canada announced that it would provide
$4.6 million to support the seventh
Congrès mondial acadien, which will be held in Nova Scotia until August 18.
Join us in wishing a happy National Acadian Day to all Acadians
from the Atlantic provinces and elsewhere in Canada. Follow us on social media using the
hashtag #AcadianNationalDay.
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