Éric Cormier, director of the Acadie Rock festival in Moncton, said that funding was a 'gamechanger' that allowed the festival to grow.
Hundreds of people have signed the National Acadian Society’s petition asking the federal government to permanently reinstate its “Celebrate Canada” fund in support ofSince 2019, Acadian Day festivals have benefitted from the fund overseen by Canadian Heritage.
“I think the funding is really important. It’s been helping festivals like us and a lot of festivals do extra to mark the Acadian Day celebrations,” he told Global News on Monday.Cormier said the funding allowed the festival to employ 80 Acadian artists during the pandemic.The “Celebrate Canada” funding was granted to Acadian Day festivities on two three-year terms.
In an emailed statement, a representative for the Minister of Official Languages told Global News the government “was exploring the possibility” of renewing the funding for 2024.Mallet said organizers need to know if they have access to the funding as soon as possible.Story continues below advertisement
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