The Government of Canada is committed to providing access to and promoting the exhibition of Indigenous artists in both rural and urban areas.
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament (Nipissing-Timiskaming) yesterday announced that the Government of Canada is investing $97,200 in the Temiskaming Art Gallery to support its exhibit of the work of Ojibwa artist Benjamin Chee Chee. Mr. Rota made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.
This investment, made through the Access to Heritage component of the Museums Assistance Program, will allow the "Benjamin Chee Chee: Life and Legacy Tour" to travel to communities throughout Northern Ontario over the next three years. This funding promotes collaboration in the preservation of Indigenous culture and helps support the Government of Canada's commitment to reconciliation.
"The diverse stories of Indigenous Peoples deserve to be celebrated and shared across Canada and the world. Providing access to the works of artists like Benjamin Chee Chee helps bring communities together and promotes a better understanding of our shared histories."
-The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
