The Government of Canada Announces Funding for New Dance Horizons
REGINA, May 20, 2003 -- Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Member of Parliament(Wascana), on behalf of Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced funding of $ 50,450 for New Dance Horizons, a professional dance company in Regina.
"Arts, heritage, and culture connect us as Canadians and deepen our understanding of one another," said Mr. Goodale. "The Government of Canada is committed to helping arts organizations maintain stability and develop capacity so they can focus on what they do best: create and present great art."
New Dance Horizons will use these funds to develop new planning, financial, and organizational capacity. The funding is provided under the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (CAHSP). CAHSP supports modern management and greater financial stability in arts and heritage organizations.
Program guidelines and application forms are available on the Department of Canadian Heritage Web site under "Application Forms" at http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca
Funding for this initiative was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget.
Information:
Sonya-Kim St-Julien
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
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