MANL is excited to announce our brand new Postcard Advocacy Program. At MANL, we appreciate the unique funding needs of heritage organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador and that the provincial government’s Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation (TCAR) is a key part of that funding.

Last fall, members of our province’s heritage community initiated a letter-writing campaign, encouraging everyone to contact the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to highlight funding shortfalls experienced by heritage organizations every year. The letter included a request that CEDP funding be increased to reflect increasing demand on the program, as well as an increase in the cost of living. CEDP funding has not increased since 2007 when the minimum wage was $7.00/hour.

As a continuation of this campaign, MANL has developed a postcard template that heritage organizations can invite their visitors, members, and supporters to fill out to indicate their support of the organization and its importance to the cultural identity of the province. These postcards will be sent to the provincial government to encourage increased financial support.

The postcard will feature an image of the heritage organization, a brief message of support, and space for a visitor signature and home province. We would like to invite all MANL members to participate in the Postcard Advocacy Program. With your input and support, we can have a say in the future of our heritage and culture.

How to Participate:

1. Email MANL at outreach@museumsnl.ca to let us know you would like to participate in the Postcard Advocacy Program.
2. We will send you the postcard template.
3. Print however many postcards you like in any format you like (colour / no-colour, any paper stock, size, etc…).
4. Place the postcards on display for your visitors to fill out.
5. Photocopy your postcards and present them to your MHA.
6. Collect your postcards in October 2025 and mail them to MANL.
7. Provide us with any feedback you have on the program!

If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at outreach@museumsnl.ca or (709) 722-9034.