KENORA — The Ontario government provided $149,880 to Seven Generations Education Institute and AgriTech North to help grow local Indigenous transportation initiatives.
Seven Generations Education Institute received $74,880 for bus transportation between campuses.
“Seven Generation Education Institute (SGEI) is appreciative of this funding that will support the expansion of programming and services in Treaty #3. Addressing transportation barriers for the people in Treaty #3 creates opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be accessible for many people,” said Brent Tookenay, CEO of Seven Generation Education Institute.
AgriTech North, a food-based company that specializes in hydroponic produce, received $75,000 for a customized transit van for regional food distribution to Indigenous communities.
“Our government understands that safe and reliable transportation is essential to connecting First Nation communities with real opportunities that will improve health and economic wellness," said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation.
"From supporting access to education at Seven Generations Education Institute to bolstering food distribution through AgriTech North, this funding underscores our commitment to economic growth, safety, and opportunity for every family in Ontario.”
The funding was delivered through the Indigenous Transportation Initiatives Fund, which was created to support transportation projects for Indigenous communities in urban and rural locations across the province.
