MONTRÉAL – Arts and culture inspire us and bring us together. They make our communities more vibrant and provide artists and organizations with a platform to express their diverse realities in creative and meaningful ways. During Black History Month, it is especially important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Canadian artists, storytellers, and cultural leaders who enrich our shared heritage.
In this spirit, today, Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament (Saint-Léonard–Saint-Michel), announced $120,500 in funding for the Compagnie Théâtre Créole to carry out three projects. She made this announcement on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The three projects receiving funding are the Festithéâtrecréole ($53,400), Absolument Femmes ($28,300), and the Festival Théâtre Communauté des Noirs ($38,800). These projects not only celebrate the rich heritage of Black Canadians, but also provide opportunities for artists to share their stories and engage diverse audiences.
Our government is providing this support through the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, an initiative that supports local cultural events, encourages artistic expression and fosters inclusive storytelling across Canada.
“The history of Black communities is an integral part of Canada’s history, and the arts allow us to showcase their invaluable contributions. With its commitment to promoting Creole artists and their rich heritage, la Compagnie Théâtre Créole is helping to energize our cultural scene. I invite Montréal residents and visitors to take part in the company’s activities this month. Our government is proud to support organizations that celebrate artists and give them the means to share their stories.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage