November 1, 2024 — Whitehorse, Yukon — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency There is ample economic opportunity across the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, in communities big and small. Tailored support that meets the unique needs of these communities drives sustainable growth and creates lasting opportunities for economic development in the North. Today, Dr.…
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OTTAWA, November 1, 2024 Today, marks the beginning of Lebanese Heritage Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the many incredible contributions that Lebanese Canadians have made to our country. The history of the hundreds of thousands of Canadians of Lebanese descent is an integral part of our country’s story. Since first arriving in 1882,…
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OTTAWA, November 1, 2024 Today, we join Sikh communities across Canada and around the world in celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas, which marks the release of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and 52 innocent kings unjustly imprisoned. The festival is a reminder of the Sikh values of unity, justice and compassion. We are reminded of the courageous act…
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OTTAWA, November 1, 2024 Today, we join Hindu communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Hindu Heritage Month! With origins dating back more than 5,000 years, Hinduism is the world’s oldest belief system. As the world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism is practised by 1 billion people across all the continents, with nearly 830,000 Hindus calling Canada…
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Whitehorse, Yukon, October 31, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs as they build their businesses and fuel community economic development across the North. This announcement will be made by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern…
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Gatineau, Quebec, October 31, 2024 Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 funding cycle of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative. In total, 14 First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations will share $912,963 to support their efforts to digitize and preserve language and culture materials and to increase…
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