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Minister St-Onge announces the launch of Canada’s National Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages
From: Canadian Heritage June 20, 2024 Canada’s history of discriminatory government policies and practices has been detrimental to Indigenous languages and significantly contributed to their erosion. Restoring and promoting language is an important part of healing, reconciliation, and fostering a strong sense of identity and community. On the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada recognizes the creation of Canada’s permanent military force as a national historic event
From: Parks Canada June 5, 2024 After Confederation in 1867, Britain began to withdraw its military forces from Canada and defence became a federal responsibility. The resulting creation of a permanent military force in Canada ended more than a century of dependence on Britain and represented the beginnings of military professionalization in the country. Today, […]
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Read MoreMinister St-Onge appoints Advisory Committee on the Future of CBC/Radio-Canada
From: Canadian Heritage May 13, 2024 As the national public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada occupies a unique place in Canada’s cultural and information landscape, reflecting Canadian values and sharing our stories from coast to coast to coast. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the public broadcaster is well positioned to continue delivering vital services […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada announces new chair and the appointment of four members to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
From: Parks Canada May 2, 2024 The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians with our shared history. Every designation of a person, place, or event of national historic significance makes a unique contribution to the tapestry of stories that make up our past and collectively contributes […]
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Read MoreJoint statement by Ministers St-Onge, Anandasangaree, Hajdu and Vandal on National Indigenous Languages Day
From: Canadian Heritage March 31, 2024 The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, released the following statement: National […]
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Read MoreSupporting Indigenous-led storytelling through permanent funding for the Indigenous Screen Office
From: Canadian Heritage March 14, 2024 The promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages is essential, while being a powerful tool for healing, reconciliation and fostering a strong sense of identity. The audiovisual sector is a key vehicle for the revitalization of Indigenous cultures and languages. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced […]
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