SUDBURY—Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced on December 16 that FedNor is investing $650,000 to support Woven by Water, a project that will renew more than 20 percent of the third floor at Science North in Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
“This investment will support the continued evolution of Science North, Northern Ontario’s premier tourist attraction,” MP Lapointe. “The ‘Woven by Water’ initiative represents a renewal of experiences, cultural elements and exhibits designed to attract visitors from across the region. This investment in Science North is about unlocking new growth opportunities and further positioning our region as a must-visit destination.”
Women by Water will modernize and connect the third and fourth floors of the Science Centre with a multi-level play structure and a series of exhibits that explore the intricate and vital relationship between water cycles, with a focus on Indigenous learning. Visitors will explore how water ecosystems have shaped land, species, and people in Northern Ontario and understand how to become stewards of water systems.
Once complete, Science North will have the first indoor multi-level, full-body play-based structure, catering to all developmental stages and learning styles. The new space will be inclusive and accessible, celebrate Canada’s natural heritage, and support learning activities that align with Ontario’s Grades 1-12 curriculum.
“This priority project will not only boost tourism in Northern Ontario and encourage extended visits, it supports Canada’s truth and reconciliation commitment by promoting Indigenous learning through the concept of two-eyed seeing, which embraces multiple perspectives,” a press release on the project states.
