NOHFC Arts Money

A community-based arts project is getting a shot in the arm from theNorthern Ontario Heritage Fund.

The Community Arts and Heritage Education Project is getting a grant for 30 thousand dollars to support its efforts.

Northern Development and Mines Minister, Michael Gravelle says thefunding will help expand the work of the arts group.

Gravelle says the funding will bring workshops and seminars in artseducation into northern communities.

The Community ARts and Heritage Education Project currently haspartners across the region, including Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances,Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout.