Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) took part in the unveiling of Parks Canada’s Legacy Flag Installation at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site in St. Andrews, Manitoba, as part of the annual Treaty No.1 Commemoration event. The Legacy Flag Installation features seven Treaty No. 1 First Nations flags: Peguis First Nation, Sagkeeng First Nation, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, … Read more
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy Foote (Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, NL) commemorated the Shore Crew of Newfoundland and Labrador National Historic Event. The ceremony took place at the Provincial Seamen’s Museum in Grand Bank. The full release is available online. Call 709-772-2587.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Liberal MP Angelo Iacono (Alfred-Pellan, Que.) commemorated national historic significance of the Experience of Italian Sojourners. A special ceremony was held in Montreal with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, the National Congress of Italian-Canadians and the … Read more
On behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) announced a federal investment of $688,000 in Hopedale Mission National Historic Site in Labrador for the preservation of the Provisions Warehouse. The full release is available online. Call 613-462-5473.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Liberal MP Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, N.B.) celebrated Parks Day at Fundy National Park, where they opened a new sustainable hiking trail. The new trail will provide access to Point Wolfe Beach – a beautiful and historic location within Fundy National Park. This sustainable trail, like … Read more
Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the importance of Edhaa as a place of national historic significance. A special ceremony was held at Ehdaa National Historic Site with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and the Deh Cho First Nations which includes the Łiidlįį Kų́ę́ … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million in Grand-Pré National Historic Site. The announcement was made by Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), and Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.). The upgrades to the theatre and exhibits being announced at Grand-Pré National Historic Site will enable new and innovative experiences to be … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), along with Kerry Mummery, Dean, University of Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, heralded the achievements of the University of Alberta’s Mountains 101 Massive Open Online Course in interdisciplinary mountain studies. Over 3,000 people from across Canada and around the world have completed the course … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing more than $29 million into La Mauricie National Park and the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site’s infrastructure. The announcement was made by International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.). The funding will support infrastructure projects, namely for the roadway rehabilitation work on the Parkway into La Mauricie National Park … Read more
Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) commemorated the Sternwheel Steamer Snagboats on British Columbia’s Rivers National Historic Event by unveiling a plaque at Westminster Quay, at the berth of the Samson V Museum in New Westminster, British Columbia. The full release is available online. Call 250-654-408. Liberal MP Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) commemorated the … Read more
