Ottawa has set aside funds to accelerate the construction of a new elementary school for a remote Northern First Nation. Elementary classes have been held in portables on Attawapiskat First Nation since 2000, when the original school was condemned. Area MP Charlie Angus says it's good news. The Federal Government says it hopes to have the new school open in 2013.Friday, May 20, 2011
Attawapiskat gets new school
Ottawa has set aside funds to accelerate the construction of a new elementary school for a remote Northern First Nation. Elementary classes have been held in portables on Attawapiskat First Nation since 2000, when the original school was condemned. Area MP Charlie Angus says it's good news. The Federal Government says it hopes to have the new school open in 2013.