On May 24th, Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, made an important announcement at the Albert County Museum in Hopewell Cape. She announced funding in the amount of $25,350 to the Albert County Historical Society Incorporated for their community project Growing Together: Seeds from the past; seeds for the future. She made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
"Canada 150 is a defining moment in the history of our people and the Albert County Historical Society has found a home grown way to celebrate!," said Alaina Lockhart.
"Through the Growing Together project, Canadians of all ages will share their stories about their family gardens and the foods they have enjoyed for generations. Our gardening traditions offer such a unique perspective on our local culture; one we should be proud to share during this year of celebrations.” (Image of Alaina Lockhart provided by David Christie.)
"Canada 150 is a defining moment in the history of our people and the Albert County Historical Society has found a home grown way to celebrate!," said Alaina Lockhart.
"Through the Growing Together project, Canadians of all ages will share their stories about their family gardens and the foods they have enjoyed for generations. Our gardening traditions offer such a unique perspective on our local culture; one we should be proud to share during this year of celebrations.” (Image of Alaina Lockhart provided by David Christie.)
Back row: Members of the Albert County Junior Historical Society Front row: Riverside-Albert Mayor Jim Campbell, Dawne McLean, Janet Wallace, Fundy Royal MP Alaina Lockhart, Albert MLA Brian Keirstead, Melody Land Image from FundyRoyal.ca “Growing together: seeds from the past - seeds for the future” is a project that celebrates Canada’s multicultural history. The Albert County Museum is honouring and celebrating Canada’s heritage during the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. New Brunswick culture is a tapestry of influences from the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Passamaquoddy First Nations; settlers from what are now France, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England and the U.S.; and more recent immigrants from all around the globe. Our rich cultural heritage is reflected in the diversity of foods we eat and the plants we grow.
In 2017, we will bring the stories of these cultures alive as we create a historical garden at the Albert County Museum in Hopewell Cape, NB. The garden will include plants with historical significance for the Maritimes and particularly Albert County.
The project began in late fall of 2016 and will continue until March 2018. Growing Together is a joint project between the Albert County Historical Society at the Albert County Museum and Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne (the Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group) at le Musée des Pionniers de Grande-Digue.
Many exciting events are planned. Check out the Connecting Albert County Calendar to keep informed. If you have seeds or stories to share, if you would like to volunteer, or if you want more details, please contact the project coordinator, Janet Wallace, at [email protected].
See related stories at www.connectingalbertcounty.org/food-farming--fishing/seeking-seeds-and-stories and www.connectingalbertcounty.org/food-farming--fishing/celebrating-canadian-culture-in-food-seeds
In 2017, we will bring the stories of these cultures alive as we create a historical garden at the Albert County Museum in Hopewell Cape, NB. The garden will include plants with historical significance for the Maritimes and particularly Albert County.
The project began in late fall of 2016 and will continue until March 2018. Growing Together is a joint project between the Albert County Historical Society at the Albert County Museum and Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne (the Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group) at le Musée des Pionniers de Grande-Digue.
Many exciting events are planned. Check out the Connecting Albert County Calendar to keep informed. If you have seeds or stories to share, if you would like to volunteer, or if you want more details, please contact the project coordinator, Janet Wallace, at [email protected].
See related stories at www.connectingalbertcounty.org/food-farming--fishing/seeking-seeds-and-stories and www.connectingalbertcounty.org/food-farming--fishing/celebrating-canadian-culture-in-food-seeds
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