Several communities and organization in northwestern Ontario will share in funding for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorations.
The federal government is issuing cheques totaling more than 4 million dollars across the country.
In our region, groups in Sioux Narrows, Bearskin Lake, Shoal Lake. Lac Seul and Mishkeegogamang will each receive $10,000 for various activities.
Similar funding is being awarded to Lakehead University and the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is September 30
