Wallaceburg - Bev Shipley MP, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex today announced funding totalling $20,080 to seven municipalities and community organizations to support local Canada Day and National Aboriginal Day celebrations.

Shipley noted the celebrations on the Celebrate Canada calendar have become a tradition, providing Canadians the opportunity to share their pride in their country. "The success of these celebrations is due, in great part, to the efforts of the volunteer members of the Celebrate Canada and National Aboriginal Day committees all across Canada."

Canada Day Grants

Wallaceburg Canada Day Committee - $5000
Forest Canada Day Celebrations - $3600
Brooke Alvinston Canada Committee - $3000
Southwest Middlesex Canada Day Committee - $1400
Optimist Club of Bryanston - $1680
Grand Bend Canada Day Committee -- $8250

National Aboriginal Day Grants

Walpole Island Families First Fair - $2500
Chippewa of the Thames Traditional Gathering Circle - $3000