FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday November 19th, 2016
Labrador Communities: At the Heart of Celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017
Saturday November 19th, 2016, Labrador City
Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador today announced funding of $100,000 to Gateway Labrador for their community project: the Great Canadian Life Project. She made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Thanks to this support, provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada 150 Fund, Gateway Labrador will host a series of themed activities to highlight inclusion and diversity and national reconciliation with first nations. Activities to take place seasonally throughout 2017. Celebrations will include recreational activities, crafting and training workshops, cultural expositions, musical celebrations and so much more!
To make 2017 a year that all Canadians will remember, the Government of Canada will continue to invest in local, regional and Canada-wide projects.
The 150th anniversary of Confederation gives Canadians the opportunity to celebrate our shared values, our achievements, our majestic environment and our country’s place in the world. It is also an ideal opportunity for Canadians to get involved in their communities.
As we prepare for a year of celebration, the Government of Canada invites all Canadians to take part in activities surrounding the Canada 150 countdown. This is an opportunity for all of us to express what it means to be Canadian and how we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
QUOTES
“In 2017, Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all that it means to be Canadian. The Government of Canada will create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and national celebrations. Communities across the country will proudly take part in the festivities throughout the year to mark this significant anniversary in Canada’s history. Join the celebration—it’s happening in your community too!”
—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
“I am excited to see Labrador communities and organisations take a leadership role, apply for Canada 150 funds, and celebrate Labradors place in our great nation. Gateway Labrador continues to protect and share Labrador’s history and culture to visitors and local region alike. I am proud to recognise and congratulate Gateway Labrador in the exceptional work they do and wish them the best of luck with this exciting new project.”
—Yvonne Jones
“Gateway Labrador is delighted to introduce The Great Canadian Life Project as a celebration of what it means to be Canadian and how that meaning has been shaped over the last 150 years. As advocates of cultural preservation and awareness, Gateway Labrador in partnership with the communities of Labrador City and Wabush, propose to host a series of events and expositions that showcase the rich heritage and traditions of Labrador and to celebrate the diverse Canadian culture. We are excited to have this opportunity to celebrate this incredible milestone with the rest of Canada and we appreciate the support of Government on this initiative. We also look forward to working collectively with other organizations within our community to highlight the best of the best in this Great Canadian Life.”
– Tracey West, President of Gateway Labrador Inc.
QUICK FACTS
- Gateway Labrador is a beautiful log structure situated at 1365 Route 500 in Labrador City, NL and is home to the Edmund Montague Exhibit Hall and the Labrador Rose Gift Shop. It offers a one stop shopping for both residents and non-residents looking to access all the heritage, creation and culture that Labrador West has to offer. Gateway Labrador Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to foster, promote and encourage historical archeological studies and further tourism in the region of Labrador West and elsewhere in the region
- The Government of Canada’s vision for the 150th anniversary of Confederation includes four major themes: diversity and inclusiveness, the environment, young people and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
- The Canada 150 Fund, established in April 2015, has an overall budget of $210 million.
- Through this fund, the Government of Canada will continue to invest strategically in activities that support the 150th anniversary vision and promote the direct involvement of Canadians.
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HTTP://WWW.GATEWAYLABRADOR.CA/
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brandon Pardy
Legislative/communications
Yvonne Jones
613-222-1735
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Yjones.liberal.ca