The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) announced on October 29 that a non-repayable Government of Canada contribution of $227,000 was made to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC) for a new project initiative called Transitions. With the Government of Nova Scotia also contributing $227,000 to this three-year project.
As highlighted in the ACOA news release the SCC will begin research and consultations into initiatives that will highlight the natural and cultural history of the Shubenacadie waterway. The project will include updates to the Fairbanks Centre in Dartmouth. New exhibits in the interpretation centre will promote cultural awareness and the historical contributions of women, Mi'kmaq, Acadian, Gaelic, African Nova Scotians and immigrants to the canal and surrounding areas.
“The SCC is honoured to receive funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia. Transitions will focus on new and innovative projects that will increase awareness, access and usage of the 114-kilometre Shubenacadie waterway. As well, the project will aim to tell the stories of more diverse peoples whose histories are intertwined with the waterway and canal system and remain to be told through the historical mandate of the SCC.” Said William McIntyre, Chair, Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC).
Full news release can be found here https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2020/10/new-cultural-connections-at-historic-shubenacadie-waterway.html