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THUNDER BAY — The federal government has announced funding for a number of First Nations organizations in Northwestern Ontario to hold events marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Grants of $10,000 each will support community commemorative projects at Ginoogaming, Mishkeegogamang, Bearskin Lake, Shoal Lake # 40, Iskatewizaagegan # 39, and Webequie First Nations.
Other recipients include the Red Rock Indian Band, the Nokiiwin Tribal Council in Thunder Bay, Grand Council Treaty # 3 in Kenora, and the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council at Sioux Narrows. Lakehead University will also receive $10,000 to organize "Indigenous-led Conversations with Canadians" in memory of Indigenous author Lee Maracle.
Described as a foundational figure in Indigenous literature, Maracle died in Surrey, BC last year at the age of 71. The government on Tuesday announced a total of over $4 million to support 278 community projects and two major national commemorations of the National day for Truth and Reconciliation.The government said these events will help raise awareness of the history and impact of residential schools and promote healing and reconciliation.
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