The Government of Canada Supports 38 Francophone Organizations in Alberta
EDMONTON, November 10, 2005 -- Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre) Anne McLellan, on behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla, today announced more than $2.9 million in funding for 38 Francophone organizations in Alberta. The funds will enable these associations and groups to continue serving the Francophone community in Alberta."The diverse range of projects that will become reality because of this funding will enable Francophone communities to continue to flourish in their language, while helping promote French throughout the province," said Minister McLellan.
"I am pleased that we are addressing the most pressing needs of Francophone communities in Alberta," said Minister Frulla. "This new funding demonstrates our commitment to encourage the development of official-language communities living in a minority situation."
The investment will enable these organizations to represent the Francophone community in Alberta, deliver services, enhance Francophone culture, and put forward special projects to support community development.
Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Official-Languages Program.
For further information on this announcement, please refer to the backgrounder attached to this news release on the Department of Canadian Heritage Web site at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under "Media Room."
Funding for these initiatives were provided for in the February 2005 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
Information:
Jean-François Del Torchio
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women
(819) 997-7788
Janet Miller
Acting Manager,
Policy and Communications
Canadian Heritage
Western Region
(604) 666-3633
Jean-Guy Beaupré
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-9314
Background
Funding is allocated to the following Francophone groups for 2005-2006:
ACFA, secrétariat provincial 2005-2006 programming $370,000
Management of the Accord $110,000
Valorisation et reconnaissance-centenaire $15,000
ACFA, régionale de Bonnyville/Cold Lake 2005-2006 programming $67,000
Les coins des lutins $17,700
ACFA, régionale de Plammandon/ 2005-2006 programming $67,000
Lac La Biche
ACFA, régionale de St. Paul 2005-2006 programming $64,000
Radio communautaire Internet $3,800
ACFA, régionale d'Edmonton 2005-2006 programming $105,000
Edmonton chante 2005 $18,000
Carnaval des sucres $7,000
ACFA, régionale de Centralta 2005-2006 programming $69,000
À la découverte de nos racines $7,500
ACFA, régionale de Red Deer 2005-2006 programming $49,000
ACFA, régionale de Jasper Establishing the ACFA in Jasper $35,000
ACFA, régionale de Lethbridge 2005-2006 programming $70,000
Historical research: $20,000
Identification de soi et d'autrui
ACFA, régionale de Calgary-Banff 2005-2006 programming $80,000
Phase II - Heritage and History $23,340
Carnet d'engagement académique, $10,000
culturel, sportif
Community Development Project $9,500
Regional Francophone Portal $8,000
Tournée scolaire immersion $15,000
ACFA, régionale de Grande Prairie 2005-2006 programming $58,000
Development of Permanent Francophone
Committees $12,340
ACFA, régionale de Rivière-la-Paix 2005-2006 programming $92,000
ACFA, régionale de Wood Buffalo 2005-2006 programming $60,000
Alliance Jeunesse-Famille de l'Alberta 2005-2006 programming $50,000
Association de l'Unithéâtre 2005-2006 programming $99,000
Theatrical Animation Office $8,000
Reactivation of Regional Theatre $6,000
Association de la communauté Issues affecting Francophone immigrant
congolaise d'Edmonton women $15,000
Association francophone de Brooks Establishing the Association $8,000
Association La Girandole 2005-2006 programming $30,000
Provincial Dance Office $30,000
Association multiculturelle 2005-2006 programming $49,500
francophone de l'Alberta
Centre de développement musical 2005-2006 programming $72,000
Centre de Santé Saint-Thomas Planning for the establishing of a
health centre $20,000
Cité francophone Expansion of Phase II $15,000
Coalition des femmes de l'Alberta 2005-2006 programming $35,000
Fédération des aînés franco-albertains 2005-2006 programming $30,000
Regional Co-ordination $18,000
Fédération des parents francophones 2005-2006 programming $110,000
Play groups coordination $15,000
Inventory of Francophone daycares $15,000
Training for pre-school teachers $26,000
Francophone pre-school services $15,400
Fédération du sport francophone de l'Alberta 2005-2006 programming $80,000
Fête franco-albertaine Provincial coordination $30,000
Francophonie Jeunesse de l'Alberta 2005-2006 programming $160,000
Institut Guy-Lacombe de la famille 2005-2006 programming $70,000
Regroupement artistique francophone 2005-2006 programming $54,500
de l'Alberta Directory of Francophone Artists in Alberta $19,410
Regroupement afro-calgarien 2005-2006 programming $20,000
Société Cinémagine de l'Alberta Cinémagine présente $25,000
Société d'Accueil francophone Organizational development $20,000
Société d'Éducation de l'Alberta Phase 3 - Exogamie $24,000
Colloque - Familles exogames $15,000
Société de théâtre de Calgary 2005-2006 programming $65,000
Société du centre scolaire communautaire Strengthening management capacity $70,000
de Calgary Strengthening Organizational Capacity #3 $43,000 Ciné-Club $4,000
Petite scène Calgary $7,250
Société du Gala albertain de la chanson 2005-2006 programming $16,000
Société francophone des arts visuels 2005-2006 programming $60,000
Regional Support $10,000
Travelling Exhibition $25,000
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