Citizens in Wiikwemkoong are not waiting to begin the fundraising process for a new nursing home in the unceded territory on Manitoulin Island.
Earlier this week, The Moose reported the community had been turned down for funding for a new nursing home and there is a growing concern since the present facility will no longer meet government standards in five years or so.
Now a group led by concerned citizens including Cheryl Osawabine – Peltier has come together to begin fundraising.
She says due to COVID-19, their options are limited, for now, so they have started a Go Fund Me to raise $18-million for a new facility.
She says the online fundraiser is a good start for what looks like a long campaign at the grassroots level.
ttps://ca.gofundme.com/f/4x2kx-new-nursing-home