Government of Canada Announces Support for Museums and Galleries in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX, September 19, 2001 -- On behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps, Robert Thibault, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Member of Parliament for West Nova, today announced funding of $68,500 for museums and cultural institutions in Nova Scotia under the Museums Assistance Program (MAP). Recipients include the Federation of Nova Scotian Heritage ($37,000) and the Nova Scotia Museum ($31,500)."I am proud to be part of a Government that supports cultural institutions. Our museums are reflections of our cultural diversity and bridge the gap between the past and the present. They are places where Canadians can get to know themselves better and learn about their heritage. Museums and galleries are a vital part of the legacy we leave to our children, connecting them to the heritage and history of their country," said Minister Thibault.
The projects funded range from creating a flexible museum-based outreach product that will increase understanding of the past and awareness of shipwrecks as important archaeological and historical sites, to providing professional development opportunities to the Nova Scotian heritage community.
MAP provides $9.4 million in project funding annually to non-federal, not-for-profit and professionally operated Canadian museums and connected institutions. This program was established in the early 1970s to increase public access to Canadian museum collections and to help Canadian museums better manage and preserve their resources.
Funding for these projects was provided for in the February 2000 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
Information:
Joseph Kira
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
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