Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced $15,100 in funding for the 60th Yukon Rendezvous Festival. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
The funding, through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will support this year's Yukon Rendezvous Festival, a popular annual event that highlights local arts and culture while celebrating the territory's history and heritage. The festival provides an important platform for local artists and performers, creating a distinctive showcase that celebrates winter life in Yukon.
With expected attendance of more than 28,000, Rendezvous is a vital tourism attraction for visitors and residents. This year's event is celebrating 60 years of bringing people together through dynamic and imaginative programming.
