FCC supports official language minority communities
Regina, Saskatchewan, November 1, 2011 - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will award $50,000 from the FCC Expression Fund to support the use of Canada’s official languages in communities across Canada. This fund was developed in 2008 to support projects that contribute to the vitality of official language minority communities and help residents express the cultural and linguistic diversity of the area.
Successful projects will receive between $2,000 and $10,000 to fund initiatives, including community centres, day care centres and artistic projects, such as theatrical productions.
Community and volunteer groups located in English and French linguistic minority communities across the country are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and apply online at www.fccexpressionfund.ca.
Applications for the FCC Expression Fund will be accepted until December 15. FCC will announce the selected projects in spring 2012.
“As a federal Crown corporation, Farm Credit Canada is committed to communicating with customers and employees in their preferred official language,” says Kellie Garrett, FCC Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Knowledge and Reputation. “Both French and English are part of the fabric of Canadian society. The projects that FCC funds help to enhance the vibrancy of minority official language communities.”
Last year, the FCC Expression Fund donated $50,000 to nine linguistic minority communities in Canada. For more information about the 2010 winners, visit www.fccexpressionfund.ca.
For a project to be considered for funding, the organization must be a registered charity or a registered non-profit organization.
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Part VII of the Official Languages Act
Part VII was added to the Official Languages Act in 1988. Section 41 of Part VII states that: (1) The Government of Canada is committed to (a) enhancing the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada and supporting and assisting their development; and (b) fostering the full recognition and use of both English and French in Canadian society.
For more information, please contact:
Anaïk Bernèche (bilingual)
Communication Consultant
Farm Credit Canada
306-780-3351
anaik.berneche@fcc-fac.ca
