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Tweed announces $12,400 for Métisfest

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Tuesday, May. 15, 2012 at 9:58 AM | Comments: 0

The federal government has contributed money towards Métisfest.

"This great event draws over 5,000 people and promotes the culture and heritage of the Metis," said Brandon-Souris MP Tweed in a release this week. "The organizers continue to grow this first class international event I encourage all to attend Metisfest and enjoy this great cultural event."

Métisfest Inc. has received funding of $12,400 to help present this festival, which will take place from July 27-29 at the Shamrock Centre in Killarney.

"We are so grateful for the support from the (federal government)," said Dan Goodon of the Métisfest organizing committee. "We appreciate that they believe in supporting International Métisfest and other festivals in Manitoba.

"The hard work that goes on behind the Rendezvous helps create an atmosphere that can be enjoyed by the thousands of guests that attend International Métisfest each year."

The Government of Canada created the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program in September 2007.

This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in local activities that present arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage.

This program will benefit many community events and celebrations throughout Canada this year.

"International Métisfest has been developed to help promote and preserve the Metis culture, instill and restore pride to the Metis people and has become known as a pre-eminent cultural event where you are treated like family," said Goodon.

"We help provide establishing and emerging Metis artists an opportunity to showcase their talent and provide our guests an event to learn more about the Metis heritage, culture, and place in North American History."

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