Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
August 21, 2015

Preserving and Showcasing Our Heritage Resources

$1.2 Million Announced in Support of the Heritage Sector

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today outlined its 2015-16 support for museums, archives and historical societies, with approximately $1.2 million in funding for organizations across the province. This funding will help celebrate the province's rich culture by enhancing, protecting, and exhibiting heritage resources, while contributing to economic development in all regions of the province.

"Our heritage as Newfoundlanders and Labradorians is a valuable resource that we cherish, and champion. Throughout our province, community museums, historical organizations, and dedicated volunteers work to protect and showcase our heritage. Heritage is a fundamental part of our government's continued focus on economic and population growth and we are pleased to support these organizations that enrich our communities."
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Operational support is being provided to heritage sector associations and 115 community organizations throughout the province. As part of this investment, the Provincial Government is providing $39,000 this year for a number of heritage projects such as the production of a book on the history of Norris Arm, an archeological research project aimed at working with private collectors, and continued documentation of stories surrounding the Bonne Bay cottage hospital. More information is available in the backgrounder.

"Continued operational support by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador through the Cultural Economic Development Program allows the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to provide education, training and advisory services to the 153 museums and heritage groups that make up our membership. Our members work to preserve and exhibit our province's tangible and intangible heritage for both residents and visitors; a task made easier with the financial assistance of the Cultural Economic Development Program which also helps leverage funding from other sources."
- John Griffin, President, Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Strong regional development is essential to maintain and increase the province's population, which are key elements of the Population Growth Strategy, Live Here, Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, 2015-2025. The strategy will ensure investments and programs are aligned to encourage individuals to choose Newfoundland and Labrador to live, work and raise a family. For more information visit www.homeforgoodnl.ca

The Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) provides funding for community heritage organizations such as museums, archives, and historical societies. The program aims to increase and enhance the preservation, presentation, and sustainability of heritage resources. It also aims to increase relevance of heritage organizations to their communities, province and region through increased social and economic contributions.

QUICK FACTS

• Approximately $1.2 million is being provided to support for museums, archives and historical societies across the province.
• As part of this investment, the Provincial Government is providing $39,000 for a number of heritage projects.
• Heritage sector associations and 115 organizations are receiving funding from the Cultural Economic Development Program.
• The program aims to increase and enhance the preservation, presentation, and sustainability of heritage resources.

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Media contacts:

Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca

John Griffin President Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador 709-722-9034

BACKGROUNDER
Heritage Organizations Receive Support from the Cultural Economic Development Program
CEDP Heritage Projects 2015-16

Norris Arm Heritage Society - Production of a professionally written, designed and printed book on the history of Norris Arm.

50 Centuries' Cultures Society - Review of the archeological literature generated from more than three decades of research. This review will be used in the development of a 10-year research and economic plan.

Trinity Historical Society - Completion of conservation measures that will ensure the long-term preservations of archival material in its collection.

North Atlantic Aviation Museum - Assessment by the Canadian Conservation Institute focusing on the appropriate conservation needs of the Lockheed Hudson bomber on permanent display.

Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation - Continuation of the interpretation of the unique stories of the building.

Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeology Society - Community Collections Archaeological Research Project, working with private collectors and increasing public understanding of the importance of archaeological resources.

Red Indian Lake Heritage Society - Development of two interpretative panels for a new exhibit on movie nights in Millertown in the 1950 and 60s.

CEDP support recipients 2015-16
50 Centuries� Cultures Foundation
Admiralty House Museum and Archives
Agricultural History Society
Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese
Arnold's Cove Heritage Foundation
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives
Avondale Heritage and Conservation Foundation
Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation
Baie Verte Peninsula Economic Development Association
Banting Historical Trust
Battle Harbour Historic Trust
Bay de Verde Heritage Committee
Bay Roberts Heritage Society
Bell Island Heritage Society
Bishop's Falls Heritage Society
Bonavista Historical Society/ Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation
Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation
Botwood Heritage Society
Branch Cultural Historical Association
Brigus Historical and Conservation Society
Burgeo Museum
Burin Heritage Tourism Association
Burnside Heritage Foundation
Cape Freels Heritage Trust
Cape Race � Portugal Cove South Heritage
Cape Random Trust
Carbonear Heritage Society
Chapel Restoration Committee - Blackhead, Cape Spear
Clarenville Heritage Society
Colony of Avalon
Conception Bay Museum
Cow Head Conservation & Heritage Committee
Corner Brook Museum and Archives
Cupids Legacy
Cupids Historical Society
Dorset Eskimo Carving Committee
Durrell Museum Corporation
Family History Society
Ferryland Historical Society
Fisherman's Museum - Musgrave Harbour
Hibbs Hole Fishermen's Museum - Port de Grave
Fisherman's Museum - St. Vincent's
Flambro Head Heritage Society
French Rooms Cultural Centre
French Shore Historical Society
Gateway Labrador
Glovertown Museum Association
Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society
Greenspond Historical Society
Hant's Harbour Willow Tree Heritage Society
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Heritage Fortune
Heritage New Perlican Advisory Committee
Heritage Society of Peterview
Humber Valley Heritage Society
Jackson's Arm Heritage Society
King's Cove Historical Society
King's Point Heritage Society
La Scie French Shore Connection Society
Labrador Heritage Society
Labrador Straits Historical Development Corporation
Labrador Straits Museum and Craft Shop
Lamaline Heritage Society
Landfall Trust
Lawn Museum
Leading Tickles Heritage Society
Lewisporte and Area Heritage Society
Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Museum
Long Island Heritage Society
Marystown Heritage Museum Corporation
Matthew Legacy
Mizzen Heritage Society
Moreton's Harbour Museum
Municipality of Spaniard�s Bay Heritage Society
Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Historical Society
Newfoundland Historic Trust
Newfoundland Pony Society
Norris Arm Heritage Society
Norris Point Heritage Committee
North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Nurse Myra Bennett Foundation
Old Perlican Heritage Committee
Over the Top Museum
Petty Harbour Maddox Cove Heritage Museum Association
Pilley's Island Heritage Society
Placentia Area Historical Society
Placentia West Heritage Committee
Point Leamington Heritage Council
Pouch Cove Heritage Committee
Presentation Congregation Archives
Railway Coastal Museum
Railway Society of Newfoundland
Ramea Heritage Centre
Red Indian Lake Heritage Society
Rose Blanche Lighthouse
Signal Hill Tattoo Association
Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell Historical Society
Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation
Smallwood Era Development Corporation
South Dildo Whaling & Sealing Museum
South West Coast Historical Society
Springdale Heritage Society
St. Lawrence Historical Advisory Committee
St. Lewis Heritage Society
Sunny Cottage Heritage Centre
Them Days
Torbay Museum Heritage Committee
Tourism Elliston
Trinity Historical Society
Trout River Heritage Committee
Turks Gut Heritage Conservation Inc.
Twillingate Museum Association
United Church Archives NL Conference
Veteran's Interpretation Centre R.C. Legion
Waterloo Orange Museum
Whitbourne Heritage Society
White Elephant Museum
Whiteway Heritage Society
Witless Bay Heritage Committee
Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador

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