Budget Bulletin: Province Supports Acadian Celebrations
The 350th anniversary of the Village of Pubnico and the 400th anniversary of French settlement in North America are just two of the many events taking place throughout Nova Scotia as part of the Acadian celebrations 2003-05. The Nova Scotia government will dedicate $1,000,000 to promote these celebrations and to help generate economic opportunities for our Acadian communities and all of Nova Scotia.
A high-profile campaign around the Acadian celebrations will see increased media presence in the province's key tourism markets of Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and New England. The campaign will involve television, print, direct-mail, e-marketing, and other media.
The objective is to ensure that Nova Scotia is positioned as the premiere destination for Acadian celebrations in the Maritime region.
The Department of Tourism and Culture continues to work with Acadian organizations and communities to prepare, promote, and support the celebrations. Total funding of $1,000,000 will be in addition to activities already underway. Those activities include the following: -- the addition of Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle- Écosse (the Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia) in West Pubnico as the newest member of the Nova Scotia Museum family -- hiring an Acadian liaison officer as a representative of Tourism and Culture to work with Acadian communities and organizations -- feature articles under the theme The Tapestry of Acadie in the 2003 edition of the Doers' and Dreamers' Travel Guide -- participation on the Acadie 2003-05 Committee -- participation on the Joint Committee on Acadian Tourism under the Tourism Partnership Council.
Nova Scotians are proud of our rich Acadian heritage. The government is providing a clear indication of its commitment to support the Acadian celebrations. While this support will help attract visitors, it will also help promote the rich history of our Acadian culture.
NOTE: For further 2003-04 budget information, visit the Department of Finance Web site at www.gov.ns.ca/finance .