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SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – The federal government is providing $5 million for the Makwa Waakaa’igan project at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie.
The money will support the construction of the Makwa Waakaa’igan Cultural Centre through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. The three-floor facility will include cultural and ceremonial spaces, an archive and library and academic learning and teaching space, a release reads.
The design of the building and surrounding area has been developed in partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, an organization composed of former residential school students and their families. Both the interior and exterior spaces have been planned to honour the historic and ceremonial significance for survivors and local Indigenous communities, the release continues.
When complete, Makwa Waakaa’igan will serve as a centre of excellence dedicated to respecting, preserving and archiving the history and significance of the Shingwauk site. The Makwa Waakaa’igan project is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, focusing on education and creation of Indigenous-centered educational experiences through partnerships.
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