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Elinor Gill Ratcliffe Gifts the Province With a $250,000 Donation to Purchase a Major Work by Artist Billy Gauthier
July 2, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of The Rooms Corporation: A sculpture carved by Labrador-based (Nunatsiavut) artist Billy Gauthier has been purchased by The Rooms through a major donation by philanthropist Elinor Gill Ratcliffe. The Earth Our Mother, was carved from a huge fin whale skull in August 2023 over […]
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Four Communities Recognized with Community Spirit Award
2 July 2024 The 2024 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award honours four outstanding communities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to civic engagement, support for residents and the promotion and preservation of their rich history. The recipients are: Arisaig, Antigonish County Beechville, Halifax Regional Municipality Isle Madame, Richmond County L’sitkuk (Bear River First Nation). “I am thrilled to […]
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Government Raises Pride Flag in Halifax
June 28, 2024 It’s Pride Month, and Nova Scotia is capping off a month of celebrations by raising the flag. Today, June 28, Labour, Skills and Immigration Minister Jill Balser, on behalf of Twila Grosse, Minister of the Public Service Commission, and members of the Pride Nova Scotia Government Employee Network raised the Progress Pride […]
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Media advisory – Kick off Canada Day with Parks Canada at Signal Hill National Historic Site for the annual sunrise event
From: Parks Canada June 27, 2024 Parks Canada will kick off Canada Day celebrations with a special sunrise event at Signal Hill National Historic Site. Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, will bring greetings on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks […]
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A new program for Indigenous dancers is led by Indigenous dancers, informed by Indigenous elders – CBC
Wolastoqey dancer and choreographer Nipahtuwet Naka Wespahtuwet Possesom Paul speaks to Information Morning Fredericton’s Jeanne Armstrong about what the new Indigenous dance program means to him — and what it will mean for those who are called to dance. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6432413
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Atlantic Ballet of Canada to launch Indigenous dance program in Moncton this fall – Toronto Star
June 25, 2024 MONCTON, N.B. – The Atlantic Ballet of Canada is spearheading an Indigenous dance program this fall that will allow eight dancers to train close to their communities and culture. Nipahtuwet Naka Wespahtuwet Possesom (Paul), who is director of Indigenous programs at the ballet, says there are no professional training programs in Atlantic […]
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Amlamgog launches Mi’kmaq audio interpretation on Muin Medicine Trail – CHMA FM
June 25, 2024 On today’s show, we take you to Amlamgog First Nation’s National Indigenous Peoples’ Day event on Friday, as leaders celebrated a new addition to their Muin Medicine Trail. The trail now features audio and text interpretive panels in English and Mi’kmaq, something Chief Rebecca Knockwood says is a fundamental part of the […]
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ArtsNL announces Creation Grant Program for Indigenous artists – NTV
June 25, 2024 ArtsNL has announced the launch of the Creation Grant Program. The program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. Grants are available to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, […]
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New acquisitions being added to PEI’s art banks
June 19, 2024 More Island artists are being recognized as the Province acquired 10 new pieces for the Island Art Bank collections. The PEI Art Bank and Indigenous Art Bank celebrate the diversity of Island visual artists through annual acquisitions of new pieces as part of their respective broader collections. The 10 newly acquired works […]
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Government of Canada announces $3.6M for new exhibits at Red Bay National Historic Site
From: Parks Canada June 10, 2024 Parks Canada protects natural and cultural treasures in Canada and is proud to contribute to the country’s world-class tourism destinations. As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with high quality and meaningful visitor experiences and supporting tourism in communities across the […]
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