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June 30, 2010

Lake Melville Heritage Groups Receive $52,930 for Operations

A total of $52,930 in operational funding has been provided to Them Days Incorporated and the Labrador Heritage Society, through the province's Cultural Economic Development Program.

"The Provincial Government is pleased to provide $50,000 to continue its support for Them Days Incorporated, which is dedicated to researching and recording the oral, visual and written history of Labrador, and $2,930 to support the day-to-day operations of the Labrador Heritage Society," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "Both these groups are doing important work to safeguard the distinct cultural heritage of the region for present and future generations."

The 2010 Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) is providing $1.27 million for operational and project support to the heritage sector, and about $1.2 million to the professional arts sector, for a total of almost $2.5 million.

"Them Days Incorporated and the Labrador Heritage Society have both been instrumental in preserving archival information and cultural heritage in the Lake Melville area and for residents and families in all of Labrador," said the Honourable John Hickey, MHA for Lake Melville. "I am pleased that our government recognizes the importance of organizations such as these, and provides funding to assist in their success and longevity."

CEDP applications are considered based on the strength of the business plans, vision and potential for development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program for heritage organizations, and application guidelines, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html .

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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Carla Saunders
Constituency Assistant
to the Hon. John Hickey, MHA
Lake Melville
709-896-3099
carlasaunders@gov.nl.ca

2010 06 30                     12:20 p.m.
 


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