Friday, January 13, 2012

Pikangikum hoping to re-open Community School Soon

School's out in Pikangikum this week, but the First Nation is hoping the disruption to the school year is short-lived.

The band council is meeting this week with federal officials to try and address a mould situation in the living quarters of the teachers in the community.

Chief Jonah Strang says there are no alternative living accommodations in the community for the teachers, and that's resulted in many having to leave and the cancellation of their classes.

Strang says they are seeking a lasting solution and is encouraged by the committment of the federal government.

He's optimistic that negotiations will result in a return of full operations of the  school and an early return of the teachers.