$40,344 will go to the Nipissing First Nation Public Library to "ensure continued delivery of in-demand resources, services and programming to the community," according to a news release.
“First Nations public libraries are vital community hubs that provide residents of all ages with barrier-free access to supports that promote success in school, enable skills development and reinforce and revitalize cultural identity,” said MPP Vic Fedeli.
"The Nipissing First Nation Public Library (Kendaaswin) will use this support to foster learning and growth, ensuring that our stories and traditions thrive for generations to come," said Chief Bellefeuille-Stevens.
Since 2018, the Ontario government has provided First Nation public libraries with $3,830,886 in funding through the First Nation Salary Supplement and Public Library Operating Grant programs.
There are currently 37 First Nation public libraries in Ontario.
