Upgrades to the Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik Indigenous education facility are being supported by $2.2 million in funding from the federal government.
Announced by the Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Angus Toulouse, this project will help make the facility more sustainable and accessible.
Since its establishment in 1985, Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik has been educating students from kindergarten through eighth grade on Sagamok Anishnawbek, sharing Anishinaabe learning, language, and culture. The school plays a key role in preserving traditional knowledge and nurturing a connected, dynamic, and prosperous community.
Green improvements to the school include replacing windows, upgrading ventilation, and the addition of a solar array. Energy efficiency will not only make the school more environmentally friendly but will allow cost savings to be invested directly into the community.
Inclusive improvements to the school will make it easier for children of all ages and mobilities to navigate daily life at school. Upgrades include accessibility ramps, railings, and automated doors at various entrances, along with sensor-activated faucets in restrooms.