INAC: Contract Awarded to Build New School for the Wabaseemoong First Nation in Ontario

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Aug 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
The Wabaseemoong First Nation has awarded the contract to build its new
school to Penn-Co Construction Canada Ltd. This project was made possible
through Canada's Economic Action Plan
(http://www.budget.gc.ca/2009/home-accueil-eng.asp).

Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, made the announcement on
progress on the school on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister
of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for
Metis and Non-Status Indians.

"First Nation youth deserve the best possible education facilities in
which to learn and further develop their skills," said MP Rickford. "This
Government is committed to improving access to education for First Nation
youth and stimulating economic growth through targeted infrastructure
investments like this school."

The Government of Canada has allocated approximately $25 million to build
the new Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility that will accommodate 460
students. Construction of the school will begin in 2009-2010 and is
expected to be complete in 2010-2011. The Wabaseemoong First Nation is
located approximately 95 kilometres northwest of Kenora, Ontario.

This project is part of the $200 million for new schools and major
renovations included in the $1.4 billion investment for Aboriginal
peoples under Canada's Economic Action Plan. The Government of Canada is
taking action to improve the lives of First Nations by investing in
educational facilities that will provide lasting, sustainable benefits to
First Nation communities.

This news release is also available on the
Internet at: inac-ainc.gc.ca

Contacts:
Minister's Office
Office of the Honourable Chuck Strahl
819-997-0002

Media Relations
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
819-953-1160

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