Nunavut - Leona Aglukkaq, MP for Nunavut, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for the Territories today announced the Government of Canada’s support to communities hosting celebrations during the Olympic Torch Relay’s journey across Canada.
“When the Torch comes through our communities here in Nunavut, the Olympic spirit will touch each and every one of us," Aglukkaq said.
The Torch will visit Kugluktuk on November 5th, Alert on November 8th, and Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, and Iqaluit on November 9th.
The Government of Canada is providing the communities in Nunavut with funding for the local celebration.
Local talent and artists will be highlighted to provide interactive activities to engage youth and other individuals.
Across the country, each local celebration will be different, offering unique opportunities for all Canadians to welcome the Olympic Flame. The events and activities will highlight Canadian pride in our athletes, culture and country.
“The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be the longest domestic relay in Olympic history,” said the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport). “The Olympic Flame will be carried by 12,000 torchbearers through more than 1 000 communities across our country with. I invite all Canadians to participate and embrace the Olympic spirit.”
For more information on our Governments support for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay or the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, visit
www.Canada2010.gc.ca.
