Tourism, Culture and Recreation
August 27, 2010Association of Heritage Industries
Benefits from Provincial Investment
The Association of Heritage Industries (AHI) has received $45,000 in
operational support through the Provincial Government's Cultural
Economic Development Program (CEDP). Funding will be used to assist with
activities outlined in AHI's strategic plan, including heritage policy
initiatives, human resource development, and collaborative projects with
the heritage community to promote awareness of heritage and best
practices in heritage resource management.
"The Provincial Government is committed to supporting the dedicated
people who preserve and promote the rich cultural history of
Newfoundland and Labardor," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister
of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "An investment in our heritage is an
investment in our past, present and future."
"Hundreds of people scattered in nearly every community in the
province are working through their volunteer heritage organizations to
preserve aspects of their history and heritage," said David Bradley, AHI
Chair. "The Association of Heritage Industries' job is to ensure that
governments understand the value of their work and to encourage the
implementation of policies that support their efforts."
Established in 2000, AHI is an umbrella organization of the
province's heritage groups. It brings the heritage community together to
speak with a strong voice on cultural policy issues. Collectively, AHI
represents more that 2,000 organizations, institutions and individuals
involved in heritage work in Newfoundland and Labrador. For further
information, visit: www.ahinl.ca/
The 2010 CEDP is providing $1.27 million for operational and project
support to the heritage sector, and approximately $1.2 million to the
professional arts sector, for a total of almost $2.5 million.
CEDP projects are selected based on the strength of the business
plans, vision and potential for development within the sector. For more
information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, visit:
www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html
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