Quebec announced Friday morning the awarding of a $950,000 grant to the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) for the design, production and distribution across the province of an exhibition paying tribute to Camille Laurin, father of Law 101.
Posted at 1:47 p.m.
This announcement made by Simon Jolin-Barrette, Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the French Language coincides with the 100and birthday (May 6, 1922) of Mr. Laurin. The former PQ minister died on March 11, 1999.
The upcoming exhibition will focus on the historical legacy and all the efforts made by Camille Laurin to ensure the influence, protection and preservation of the French language in Quebec.
Consisting of, among other things, archival documents, annotated books, excerpts from documentaries and reports, this traveling exhibition will pass through Quebec City, Montreal and several locations across the province.
“We are proud to support the production of this exhibition, which will highlight the remarkable contribution of Camille Laurin,” said Minister Jolin-Barrette in a press release. Father of Bill 101 and Quebec language policy, Mr. Laurin was able to restore confidence and pride to Quebecers. We are convinced that this project will contribute to highlighting a whole section of the history of the defense of the French fact in Quebec as well as the courage and determination of a great Quebecer. »