HOPEWELL CAPE (GNB) – The final tiles for New Brunswick’s contribution to a national mosaic project were painted over the weekend by 23 students participating in the provincial heritage fair showcase. The event took place at the Albert County Museum and R.B. Bennett Interpretive Centre in Hopewell Cape.

Students were selected through an extensive judging process that began with school-based fairs held throughout the province during Heritage Week in February.

“Your government understands the important role that art and culture plays in our province,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister John Ames. “This beautiful mosaic mural is the work of students throughout New Brunswick who participated in our regional heritage fairs. It enabled students to come together as a provincewide community to become active participants in a project of national significance.”

From 138 schools, 850 students gathered at regional heritage fairs to deliver hands-on, multimedia presentations on Canadian people, legends, milestones and achievements. Students also had the opportunity to paint tiles at the regional fairs.

A series of mosaic murals is being created as part of a national initiative commemorating the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The Town of St. Stephen, which also participated, unveiled its mural earlier this month.

The students’ mural, which measures about six square metres, will be unveiled to the public when it is permanently installed in Government House in Fredericton. Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau is the honorary patron of heritage fairs in New Brunswick.

The following students were chosen to represent their respective school districts at the provincial showcase:

  • Kendyl Daley - New Bandon
  • Jackson Hachey - Saint John
  • Alexis Bourque - Grande-Digue
  • Jennifer Jang - Saint John
  • Élodie Lavoie, Olivier Ruest, Olivier Roy, Cédrick Lajoie and Jade Morin - Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska
  • Jacob Chiasson, Chloé Godin, Emma Armstrong and Adrien Wilson - Bathurst
  • Laken McCarthy - Napan
  • Naiya Istvanffy - Dorchester
  • Ryan Tabbernor - Oromocto
  • Gabriel Lacroix - Fredericton
  • Brendan MacIntosh - Fredericton
  • Amelia Mitchell - Rothesay
  • Allysia Vautour - Neguac
  • Joshua Rossignol and Kane Fitzpatrick - Sisson Ridge
  • Hillery Russell - St. David Ridge

The public is encouraged to visit the Canada 150 NB website, Canada.ca/150 website, use the hashtag #NBProud, and follow @Canada150NB on social media and share why they are proud to be New Brunswickers. Individuals can also follow @Canada150 to learn more about the various activities happening in the province this year.

26-06-17