The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs, has announced $50,000 in funding for Them Days, a non-profit organization that documents and preserves the history of Labrador. The funding will assist in operations and special events around the organization’s 50th anniversary.

Them Days publishes a quarterly magazine and houses an archive that contains diaries, letters, reports, recording, photographs, slides, maps and a reference library. They provide an important service to the people of Labrador.

This funding is part of the Provincial Government’s commitment to investments that support the preservation of our culture and heritage.

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“Them Days has been the keeper of Labrador cultural stories, traditions and history for almost 50 years. This funding is vital to preserving and documenting our old ways and early days. The Provincial Government remains committed to elevating work that supports the preservation of the cultures and history of our province.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs

“For the past half century, Them Days has collected, stored and disseminated the folklore of all of Labrador’s populations. With today’s generous contribution, Minister Dempster has helped secure the future of Them Days and ensured the ongoing preservation of Labrador’s rich history and culture. On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank Minister Dempster for her commitment to Them Days and to the invaluable work that it does.”
Edward Blake-Rudkowski
Chair, Board of Directors, Them Days

“As Them Days prepares for their 50th anniversary of recording and celebrating our collective history, it is particularly exciting to be part of this special project. Documenting the past has helped us understand where we are going and to be proud of all that has been accomplished.”
Perry Trimper
Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and MHA for Lake Melville

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