Investing in Indigenous Arts and Culture
Government of Canada supports Planet IndigenUS
(firmenpresse) - BRANTFORD, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/15/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $70,000 in funding to the Woodland Cultural Centre. This investment, provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will support the 2015 edition of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Phil McColeman, Member of Parliament (Brant), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Our Government is proud to give Canadians greater access to the arts by supporting organizations that engage communities through arts and culture and also stimulate the local economy. Arts and culture bring us together and let us celebrate the remarkable talent and diversity that we have here in Canada."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"I am delighted to see the Government of Canada support Planet IndigenUS. This funding will translate into quality artistic performances that will bring excitement to the Indigenous community and to the many supporters of Indigenous art and culture."
-Phil McColeman, Member of Parliament, (Brant)
"This financial commitment from the Department of Canadian Heritage is truly indicative of the purpose and intention of its namesake... Heritage! This grant supports the efforts of one of Canada's leading Indigenous cultural institutions, the Woodland Cultural Center, to co-host Planet IndigenUS 2015. Planet IndigenUS 2015 will showcase and host a myriad of multi-disciplined artistic expressions of contemporary Indigenous civilizations and their cultures from around the globe. As a result over 300 international artists, over 10 days, will descend and make Canada their home at two sites: the Woodland Cultural Centre at Brantford and Harbourfront Centre in Toronto."
-Amos Key Jr., Executive Director, Woodland Cultural Centre
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Marisa Monnin
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Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
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Jillian Lum
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Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
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Datum: 15.05.2015 - 23:00 Uhr
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