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February 15, 2010

Minister Joins Heritage Foundation to Celebrate Heritage Day

The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, joined the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (HFNL) and members of the heritage community at the Basilica Episcopal Library in St. John's today to mark Heritage Day in this province, and to announce the winners of the 2010 Heritage Day Poster Contest.

"Our heritage remains a visible, strong presence in our day-to-day lives, in no small part due to the many individuals and organizations that are committed to preserving it for future generations," said Minister French. "Heritage Day is a time to reflect on the achievements of past generations, and to accept responsibility for protecting our rich and diverse heritage. As an organization which has protected and promoted our built heritage for 25 years, I commend the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador for the important work they have done over the years, and the dedicated effort they continue to demonstrate."

Today's Heritage Day event included the naming of the overall winner of the 2010 Heritage Day Poster Contest, which was Carly Whyte, a Grade 3 student at St. Anne's school in South East Bight. Minister French and Shannie Duff, HFNL Vice-Chair, presented Carly with her original drawing, professionally framed.

"The foundation was very impressed with both the quality and number of submissions that we received this year," said George Chalker, Executive Director of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. "We are also pleased with the participation of more than 50 municipalities across the province, which have signed Heritage Day Proclamations."

More than 400 students from 40 schools submitted artwork for consideration in this year's contest. Carly's winning submission will be featured on HFNL's official Heritage Day Poster.

The winning submissions at each of the other grade levels were: Elementary - Jamie Young of Grey River, Grade 5 (All Saints All Grade School); Junior - Jevon Wayne Marsh of Bonavista, Grade 8 (Matthew Elementary); and Senior - Jessica Madore of St. John's, Grade 12 (Holy Heart High School).

Contest judges were Debbie O'Reilly, Registrar with the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, Leslie Pierce, Historic Site Development Coordinator with the Newfoundland Historic Trust, and Kerri Button, Executive Director of the Association of Heritage Industries.

The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit Crown agency which was established in 1984 to stimulate an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the architectural heritage of the province. For more information about HFNL and contest photos, please visit: //www.heritagefoundation.ca/home.aspx 

Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, provided $550,000 to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, including: $200,000 for operational support, $200,000 for Built Heritage, $75,000 for Intangible Cultural Heritage, and $75,000 for the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program.

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Photo 1: Representatives from the heritage community join the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, to sign a proclamation declaring February 15 Heritage Day in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Photo 2: The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, and Shannie Duff, Vice-Chair of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, present Carly Whyte of South East Bight with a framed copy of her winning Heritage Day Poster Contest submission.

Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca 
Peter Whittle
Public Relations and Event Specialist
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
709-739-1892
communications@heritagefoundations.ca

2010 02 15                                                   11:30 a.m.
 


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