Feds support Atikamekw of Manawan with $60M for new elementary school – Renew Canada
September 3, 2024
The Government of Canada and the Atikamekw Council of Manawan announced the opening the new Awacak okiskinohamatowikamikowaw Elementary School.
The school is designed to accommodate students from kindergarten to Grade 6 and special needs classes for a total capacity of 650 students. This new infrastructure will meet the community’s growing educational needs while providing a stimulating environment adapted to contemporary academic requirements.
The project was made possible through an unprecedented investment of over $60 million from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). This funding makes the project the largest school building ever financed by ISC in an Indigenous community in Quebec. This initiative demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting essential infrastructure in Indigenous communities, thereby fostering the success and development of younger generations.
