Gazette van Detroit
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Gazette van Detroit is a Flemish
newspaper in Dutch
and English, published in the United States
since 13 August 1914. This newspaper has Flemish
immigrants in the USA and Canada
as targeted readers.
First it appeared as a weekly newspaper, later it became biweekly, often referred to as the "only Belgian biweekly in America".
The newspaper is published by "Gazette van Detroit Belgian Publishing Company Inc." in Roseville, Michigan
.
By 2004, celebrating its ninetieth birthday, it is still a popular newspaper amongst Americans with Belgian ancestors and their relatives in Belgium. To date, the Gazette van Detroit has still many subscribers in North America
and in Belgium
.
In 2006, the Flemish Government donated 12,500 euro to ensure the Gazette van Detroit can continue its operations.
Official Mission Statement of the Gazette van Detroit:.
The Gazette van Detroit is a bridge between Belgium and the United States of America. Its goal is to enhance the social, cultural and commercial ties that exist between the two countries. The Gazette is independent and neutral, i.e. not affiliated with any political or religious organizations.
The Gazette provides news from various Belgian social and cultural organizations across the USA, as well as organizations in Belgium that are interested in the historical link between the two countries. It also aims to provide recent immigrants and temporary expatriates with a network of compatriots and relevant information intended to facilitate the transition brought about by a transatlantic move. American and Belgian traditions, cultural events and tourist attractions will be covered. Bilingual features are offered for the benefit of students of Dutch or those readers who are trying to keep up their acquaintance with the language.
Created by and for Dutch-speaking Belgians, the Gazette aims to maintain a cordial, respectful, and open-minded relationship with French- and German-speaking compatriots and our Dutch neighbors who share our language.
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
newspaper in Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
and English, published in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
since 13 August 1914. This newspaper has Flemish
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
immigrants in the USA and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
as targeted readers.
First it appeared as a weekly newspaper, later it became biweekly, often referred to as the "only Belgian biweekly in America".
The newspaper is published by "Gazette van Detroit Belgian Publishing Company Inc." in Roseville, Michigan
Roseville, Michigan
Roseville is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan, and is a part of the Metro Detroit area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 47,299...
.
By 2004, celebrating its ninetieth birthday, it is still a popular newspaper amongst Americans with Belgian ancestors and their relatives in Belgium. To date, the Gazette van Detroit has still many subscribers in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
In 2006, the Flemish Government donated 12,500 euro to ensure the Gazette van Detroit can continue its operations.
Official Mission Statement of the Gazette van Detroit:.
The Gazette van Detroit is a bridge between Belgium and the United States of America. Its goal is to enhance the social, cultural and commercial ties that exist between the two countries. The Gazette is independent and neutral, i.e. not affiliated with any political or religious organizations.
The Gazette provides news from various Belgian social and cultural organizations across the USA, as well as organizations in Belgium that are interested in the historical link between the two countries. It also aims to provide recent immigrants and temporary expatriates with a network of compatriots and relevant information intended to facilitate the transition brought about by a transatlantic move. American and Belgian traditions, cultural events and tourist attractions will be covered. Bilingual features are offered for the benefit of students of Dutch or those readers who are trying to keep up their acquaintance with the language.
Created by and for Dutch-speaking Belgians, the Gazette aims to maintain a cordial, respectful, and open-minded relationship with French- and German-speaking compatriots and our Dutch neighbors who share our language.
External links
- The official Gazette van Detroit website is http://www.gazettevandetroit.com
- A short biographical note about the founder of the newspaper (Camille Cools) can be found here: http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Egsfa/heroes.html#Camille%20Cools
- Historic research about the Gazette can be found at http://millennium.arts.kuleuven.ac.be/F206/amdoc2002/gazette_van_Detroit/ (in Dutch)
- 14 March 2006 the external affairs commission of the Flemish ParliamentFlemish ParliamentThe Flemish Parliament constitutes the legislative power in Flanders, for matters which fall within the competence of Flanders, both as a geographic region and a cultural community of Belgium The Flemish Parliament (Dutch: , and formerly called Flemish Council or Vlaamse Raad) constitutes the...
discussed whether subsidies should be granted to the Gazette: - VRTVlaamse Radio- en TelevisieomroepThe Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie , or VRT, is a publicly-funded broadcaster of radio and television in Flanders ....
news website (www.flandersnews.be):- 2 November 2006: Gazette van Detroit seeks photos
- 12 December 2006: "Gazette van Detroit"