The Canadian government is funding more than $ 2.9 million in the Northwest

Seven northern recipients will benefit from funding for broadcasting, sports and youth programs

YELLOW BORN, NT, June 29, 2021 / CNW / – Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament (Northwest areas) announced today $ 2.9 million – funding seven indigenous and distribution organizations working in partnership with African indigenous communities; Northwest areas. He made this statement on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, the Canadian Minister of Heritage.

As part of the Indigenous Languages ​​and Cultures programme’s Northern Indigenous Broadcasting Mission $ 1.9 million directed by the Inuvialuit Communications Society, the NWT Native Communications Society, and the Norman Wells Land Corporation. The funding will be spread over two years, guaranteeing operational stability in the production and transmission of cultural radio and television programs.

Mr McLeod also raised the issue of government Canada – commitment to four beneficiaries Northwest areas Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Peoples. Part of a sports program. 20212023, $ 735410 Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT to deliver sports for social development projects in indigenous communities in 2005 Northwest areas. In addition, $ 303,212 offered to Northern Youth Leaders, Northern Table Tennis and Liidlii Kue First Nation, all of which provide youth with sports and exercise programming.

Quotation marks

“Our government is committed to promoting reconciliation and reforming relations with indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. These projects contribute to the protection and enhancement of indigenous culture through traditional language broadcasting and youth programs.”

Mr Steven Guilbeault, Minister for Heritage of Canada

“Indigenous communities in the North are rich in culture, but there are still many social and economic gaps that need to be filled. I am very pleased that our government is taking steps to meet these needs by investing significantly in indigenous broadcasting, sports and youth. Programming Northwest areas“

Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament (Northwest areas)

“Norman Wells Land Corporation thanks the Norwegian government Canada this support for the Northern Indigenous Broadcasting Program. With this funding, we can promote and connect our traditional language and culture to members of the community. “

Sherry Hodgson, CEO of Norman Wells Land Corporation

“Sport for social development in indigenous communities is an important factor in the success of the indigenous sports district Northwest areas. The funding will help our organization build capacity in communities across Northern Ostrobothnia and help our organization work to achieve healthy culturally connected communities in the region. “

Aaron Wells, CEO, Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT

Quick facts

The Northern Indigenous Broadcasting component of the Indigenous Languages ​​and Cultures program supports the production and distribution of indigenous audio and video content in the North. The aim is

• support the production of culturally relevant indigenous programs;
• facilitate the establishment and maintenance of production facilities;
• ensure the availability of a significant number of radio and television programs;
• contribute to the preservation and promotion of indigenous languages ​​and cultures; and
• provide places where things relevant to indigenous peoples and communities can be said.

Applicants must be non-profit-making, democratically controlled indigenous organizations or work with indigenous organizations providing broadcasting 55^th in parallel (“Hamelin Line”).

The Sports Support Program for Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) funds eligible organizations to deliver sport to social development projects in indigenous communities. Canada.

• The SSDIC has four main goals: to improve the health, education, and employability of indigenous peoples Canada and reduce risk behavior. These four targeted goals were taken from the 2005 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Canada Calls to action.
• The community needs to identify targeted social outcomes. This ensures that projects meet the needs identified by the community itself and that the community is involved from the outset.

Related links

Northern Indigenous Mission
Sport for social development in indigenous communities

BACKGROUND

SOURCE Canadian heritage

Further information: Contact: Camille Gagn-Raynauld, Press Secretary, Office of the Canadian Minister of Cultural Heritage, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]

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