The Acadian World Congress (Congrès mondial acadien) is currently taking place in Clare and Argyle where Acadians from around the world are celebrating their heritage. Photo: Kevin Northup.
In celebration of National Acadian Day, the province of Nova Scotia has announced a handful of organizations that are receiving grant funding to promote Acadian Heritage.
The announcement was made in the middle of the Congrès mondial Acadien 2024 which is currently taking place in Clare and Argyle.
“Today is National Acadian Day, honouring the rich history, distinct identity and vibrant traditions of the Acadian people, which date back four centuries,” said Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to preserving and promoting our heritage to ensure all Nova Scotians can celebrate our province’s Acadian legacy and resilient spirit.”
In some cases, the grants have already been awarded as many of the recipients received funds to either participate in the Congrès mondial Acadien 2024 or to attend.
The Nova Scotia government awarded a handful of grants to Acadian organizations to ensure they could participate in the Acadian World Congress (Congrès mondial acadien). Photo: Kevin Northup.
Denise Comeau Desautels, President of the Acadian Cultural Federation of Nova Scotia said the grants have made it so the Congrès has representatives from across Nova Scotia where Acadian culture began.
“The Acadian Cultural Federation of Nova Scotia expresses its gratitude to the Government of Nova Scotia for supporting the community in celebrating Acadian Heritage Month, as well as to the various organizations involved in honouring Acadian heritage,” said Desautels.
List of Grant Recipients
- Acadian Cultural Federation of Nova Scotia: $8,000
- Support Acadians participating in the Oxford Food Symposium 2024 and develop a cultural support program for French-speaking communities.
- Pubnico-West Acadian Historical Society: $20,000
- Participate in the Congrès mondial acadien 2024.
- Provincial Youth Council of Nova Scotia: Over $19,000
- Help youth experience the Congrès mondial acadien 2024.
- Phil Comeau: $35,000
- Create a documentary film featuring young artists participating in the Congrès mondial acadien 2024.
- Provincial Committee of the Acadian Games, Nova Scotia Region: $17,000
- Organize events for the 43rd Acadian Games.
- Grand-Pré Promotion Society: Over $17,000
- Organize Acadian Day 2024 celebration.
- Acadian Parents Federation of Nova Scotia: Over $10,000
- Celebrate its 40th anniversary.
- French for the Future: Over $13,000
- Help students attend and participate in educational workshops at a forum in Halifax.
- Cumberland Acadian Society: Just over $12,000
- Organize its annual Acadian festival.
- Wedgeport Acadian Heritage Society: Just over $12,000
- Conduct a feasibility study on the use of a decommissioned church.
- Grand-Haven Community Council: $12,500
- Organize the Festival Quinzou 2024 at the Halifax waterfront.
- Economic Development Council of Nova Scotia: $10,000
- Create an action plan for marketing Acadian tourism.
- Voices of Acadia Association: Over $5,000
- Participate in the Congrès mondial acadien 2024.
- Saint Mary’s University: $5,000
- Organize the Colloquium on Literary and Artistic Expressions of the Anthropo(s)cene event.
- Clare Acadian Society: Over $4,000
- Organize activities for Acadian Heritage Month 2024 and a literary project during the Congrès mondial acadien.
- La Baie en Joie: Over $2,700
- Organize a 45th anniversary celebration.
- The Old House Society: $2,000
- Organize an Acadian Heritage Month 2024 exhibit.
- Cultural Community Centre La Picasse: $2,000
- Organize activities related to the Acadian Heritage Month 2024 celebration.
- Minudie Heritage Association: $2,000
- Purchase a protective case for the aboiteau in the Cumberland County community.
- Pubnico Acadian Museum: $2,000
- Organize the Au Cœur de l’Acadie 2024 celebration.
- Age Advantage Association: $2,000
- Organize a series of cultural and historical presentations at Fort Anne National Historic Site.
- Sainte-Croix Acadian Society: $2,000
- Organize the Acadie de Pomquet 250th anniversary celebration.
- Parrsborough Shore Historical Society: Over $1,600
- Organize an Acadian Heritage Month 2024 exhibit at Ottawa House By-The-Sea Museum.
- Barge Festival Association: Over $1,000
- Organize the Festival d’la Barge.
- Saint-Bernard Heritage Society: $1,000
- Organize a guided tour of Saint Bernard Church.
- Patchwork Pals Quilters Club: $300
- Organize hand-stitched quilting demonstrations.
