Another $112 million was promised for First Nations schools. CBC News asked Ontario's Ministry of Education if any of the funding announced for the province would flow through to First Nations schools. In Northern Ontario alone, two First Nations organizations have asked for a total of $58 million from the federal government to reopen schools in 49 First Nations across northern Ontario and First Nations-run high schools in Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout. "...elementary/secondary education funding can be re-purposed to any activity that supports students in returning to learning this fall." has been taking advantage of that flexibility in funding since the pandemic closed schools last spring, said principal Brad Battiston.

Source: CBC News August 28, 2020 12:00 UTC