Canadian identity and culture drive innovation, economic growth and national pride. By supporting community initiatives that celebrate our cultural diversity, bring people together, and create spaces to share our diverse stories, heritage and traditions, we strengthen the bonds that unite us and build a Canada where everyone belongs.
Today, David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature) and Member of Parliament (Fredericton-Oromocto), announced over $1,200,000 in funding for projects under the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program.
Through this funding, communities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from projects that advance anti-racism, diversity and inclusion; intercultural and interfaith understanding; and research to build awareness of the disparities and challenges faced by equity-deserving populations. Projects include interactive cultural events like festivals and celebrations, as well as projects to reduce barriers to employment in the arts and culture sectors.
As part of the funding commitments, an investment of $154,325 is allocated to support Satellite Théâtre, a Moncton-based organization that uses theatre to explore identity, migration and cultural dialogue. The funding will help provide tools, opportunities and spaces to racialized artists and cultural workers and empower them to become leaders within their communities.
With investments in our communities and in the promotion of multicultural and anti-racism projects, these initiatives are key to strengthening Canada's cultural and social fabric.
