Grand opening in Sagamok
SAGAMOK FIRST NATION — A community grand opening ceremony was recently held in Sagamok Anishnawbek to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed elementary school, Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik.
Students starting Early Learning 1-8 were welcomed into the building for their first day back of the 2024-2025 school year.
Sagamok Councilor Michael Abitong, welcomed Elders, Gimaa Angus Toulouse, invited guests, teachers, education department staff, and community members to Biidaaban’s grand opening ceremony.
Students were part of the ceremony as well, dressed in ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts, hand sewn with care by Sagamok’s Grandmas and Aunties Group over the last year. An opening prayer from Patricia Trudeau and honour song by the Young Warriors preceded remarks from invited guests, which included Maria Kamin (Indigenous Services Canada), Stephanie Campbell (Architect at J.L. Richards), and Andrea Franceschini (Project Lead at Colliers).