Minister Aglukkaq Announces Support for Television Programming in Inuktitut

The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation will receive $1.3 million in Government of Canada funding

(firmenpresse) - IQALUIT, NUNAVUT -- (Marketwired) -- 05/22/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Member of Parliament for Nunavut, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council, on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that the Government of Canada is providing $1,375,365 in funding to the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation (IBC).

This funding will support the production of 40 hours of original new television programming to be filmed and aired in Inuktitut.

Quick Facts

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to support organizations like the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation that help foster the vitality of Aboriginal languages and cultures."

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"Our traditional language is an important part of who we are, and I am proud to be part of a government that encourages the use of Inuit traditional languages in Nunavut. With this support, the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation will be able to promote the Inuktitut language through television programming for all ages, directly benefiting Inuit communities."

-The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Minister for the Arctic Council and Member of Parliament (Nunavut)

"IBC is proud to carry on its commitment to promoting and preserving the Inuit language. With the support of the Government of Canada, we will continue to strengthen our language in our homes through the production of television and Web series, reaching all age groups."

-Madeleine d'Argencourt, Chair, Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Associated Links





Stay Connected

Follow us on , , and .

An Inuktitut version is available at the following link:



Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155

Weitere Infos zu dieser Pressemeldung:

Themen in dieser Pressemitteilung:


Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Bereitgestellt von Benutzer: Marketwired
Datum: 22.05.2015 - 13:30 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 395314
Anzahl Zeichen: 0

contact information:
Town:

IQALUIT, NUNAVUT

Kategorie:

Local

Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 404 mal aufgerufen.


Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Minister Aglukkaq Announces Support for Television Programming in Inuktitut"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von

Department of Canadian Heritage (Nachricht senden)

Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).

Minister Joly Addresses Cultural Diversity in a Digital World at the Inaugural C ...

FLORENCE, ITALY -- (Marketwired) -- 03/31/17 -- Department of Canadian HeritageThe Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, participated in the inaugural Meeting of G7 Culture Ministers, which concluded yesterday, in Florence, Italy. ...

Media Advisory: Minister Joly to Participate in JUNO Awards ...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/31/17 -- The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will present an award at the Juno Awards on Sunday.Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.The details are as ...

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE/Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Lauzon to Address ...

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/29/17 -- This document corrects and replaces the media advisory that was sent today at 12:39 PM ET. The time of the event has changed.Stephane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Perso ...

Alle Meldungen von Department of Canadian Heritage