Here are some
links to groups in Canada who support the idea of preserving the
Irish Culture heritage: (opens in new window/tab)
CCE
Harp of Tara Kingston
Ontario Canada
Quote:
"In Kingston, Comhaltas is represented by the Harp of Tara Branch.
Founded in 1978, the Branch sponsors an active program of Irish
Language, Irish Social Dance, and Music, as well as a monthly Céilí and
Siamsa"
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival Goderich Ontario Canada
Quote: "The aim of the Goderich Celtic Roots
Festival and Celtic College is to foster the preservation and
continuation of traditional Celtic art forms through exposure,
participation and education. Forming new generations of artists and
participants is absolutely essential to the survival of these living
traditions."
Brockville
Irish Cultural Society:
Mission: To promote the music and culture of Ireland in Brockville and
area.
Founded In March 1996 in Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Comhaltas (International) Ireland
Quote: "Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in
the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. We’re a
non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches around the
world, and as you can read in our history we’ve been working for the
cause of Irish music since the middle of the last century (1951 to be
precise). Our efforts continue with increasing zeal as the movement
launches itself into the 21st century."
The Irish Society (Of the National Capital
Region) Ottawa Ontario Canada
The Irish Society has been active in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area
in various forms since 1957. In 1995, The Society was re-organized and
officially incorporated in the Province of Ontario as The Irish Society
of the National Capital Region.
The Society’s main objectives are the promotion of Irish /
Irish-Canadian culture and heritage, and the strengthening and support
of the Irish / Irish-Canadian community in the Ottawa region.
ICCANB New
Brunswick Canada
This site is dedicated to the thousands of Irish
emigrants who traveled the Atlantic in the early 19th Century and made
New Brunswick their home.
