NICKEL BELT – GREATER SUDBURY- Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources announced
$20,750 in funding for 5 local projects which will take place in communities around the riding during Celebrate Canada Days 2021. MP Serré made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

The funding will support:

The Celebrate Canada program supports festivities taking place from June 21 to July 1 throughout the country. This period of celebration features National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day—Fête nationale du Québec and the Francophonie canadienne, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day.

The Government of Canada has funded nearly 1,500 projects and activities across the country through the Celebrate Canada program. Canadians will have many opportunities to come together in their community to celebrate what makes our country so remarkable.


Quotes

“Every year, Celebrate Canada days offer us great opportunities to get to know each other better and strengthen the ties that unite us, no matter what our origins. Let’s enjoy the festivities taking place across the country and gather with family and friends to express the pride we feel in our beautiful country.” – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on the values and the culture of our country. It is also a time to understand the important role of reconciliation with our Indigenous peoples to advance into a more inclusive tomorrow for all. Hoping residents from all corners of the riding find safe and innovative ways to celebration our nation! Thank you to all for your continued resilience, I know we are allvery eager to return to a greater sense of normalcy and to start enjoying music, food and activities for all ages together! Let’s see that red and white community spirit!” – Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources

“Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre (NORMHC) would like to thank Canadian Heritage for their support to help us Celebrate Canada. We are hopeful to host a number of activities/events with a focus on Indigenous, Francophone, Canadian and local history. Celebrations will include family friendly activities with live entertainment and traditional food. NORMHC along with the Town of Capreol look forward to hosting these wonderful displays of cultural history in Celebration of Canada.”- Joanne Bowers, Chief Administrative Officer, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre

“The Municipality of Killarney will be holding their annual Canada Day Fireworks Display on Sunday August 1s t due to current fire restrictions. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, by going to the Municipal Website and clicking on the link to take part in the Celebrate Canada Program Activities, Contests and Virtual Fire Works.  https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day.html ” – Kelly Champaigne, Project Manager Municipality of Killarney

“There is nothing more important to celebrate and recognize our great country that we live in. The added funding from the Celebrate Canada enables us to add more activities to our planned event that will take place at a later time in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Thank you very much for the support.” – Paul Schoppmann, Mayor of St.-Charles

 Quick Facts

• Celebrate Canada Days, which includes four celebrations, begin on June 21 and end with Canada Day, on July 1.
• June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the peoples, cultures and languages of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Many Indigenous groups celebrate their culture and heritage.
• June 24 is Saint-Jean-Baptiste—Fête nationale du Québec et de la Francophonie canadienne, which celebrates Francophone culture from coast to coast to coast.
• June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, was designated on November 13, 2002. This day gives all Canadians the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the contributions of various multicultural groups and communities to our society.
• On July 1, Canada Day, Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture, and achievements.
• An interactive map enables Canadians to locate, by celebration day, all the activities that will take place in their area.

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Contact

Kaylie Dudgeon,
Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré MP Nickel Belt
[email protected]
705-507-2416