Montréal's AfroMonde Festival is receiving new federal support as the annual event prepares to showcase the breadth of Afro-descendant cultural expression in Canada.

The Government of Canada announced $10,000 in funding through Canadian Heritage's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program. The festival brings together artists, creators, entrepreneurs and thinkers through music, dance, visual arts and culinary traditions.

Organizers say the event provides an opportunity to amplify diverse voices and share stories that contribute to Canada's cultural identity.

The festival also has an economic dimension, connecting creative activity with Montréal's wider cultural and tourism ecosystem.

For Canada's arts community, the event highlights the increasing visibility of Black and Afro-descendant artists and the role of cultural festivals in creating opportunities for emerging and established creators.

The federal support also reflects Ottawa's broader interest in promoting cultural diversity, inclusion and representation in Canadian arts.

With Montréal continuing to attract audiences through its diverse summer festival calendar, AfroMonde adds another platform for artists whose work connects contemporary creativity with heritage and community.