Federal funding is supporting youth job creation in Northern Ontario.

The Minister of Workforce Development and Labour and Employment announced the funding of $440,000 today.

Minister Patty Hajdu says 112 jobs for under represented youth will be created with the money.

Liberal MP’s from Northern Ontario including Anthony Rota (pictured) were on hand for the announcement.

The funding includes an extra $18,000 for the Aanmitaagzi Summer Theatre Arts Program bringing their funding to $38,000.

The money supports Aboriginal performing arts techniques.

 

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