‘Libraries are the hubs of communities’: First Nations libraries get funding boost

MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION – A recent provincial funding boost is set to help a northern First Nation’s library open up new chapters by expanding its hours and enriching its reading collection. On Oct. 2, the province announced an additional $1.25 million annually for First Nations public libraries. Mattagami First Nation is one of the 37 libraries in Ontario receiving a portion of the cash. “Libraries are the hubs of communities, and the additional funding will allow us to open our library a lot longer, providing greater access for everyone,” said Chief Jennifer Constant of Mattagami First Nation. Constant noted that Mattagami First Nation relies heavily on the funding to support its elementary schools. “Every year we apply, and every year we’re approved,” she said. The increase in funding will allow…

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