Moose Lake community is in urgent need of a new school and improved adult education

The photo above shows the temporary gymnasium for the school in Moose Lake. Sandra Lambert, who is the Mayor of Moose Lake and is also the physical education teacher at the school, talked to me about the gym. The problem is that there is no bathroom in the gym. When it is cold in the middle of winter, the children must go outside in order to go to another building about 80 meters away where there are toilet and shower facilities.

The new school is needed as soon as possible. Yet, at the moment, I was told, completion is probably two years away, and could be longer if there are any delays.

As well as a new school, there is a big need for improved adult education at Moose Lake. At the present time there is only a one room building which serves as the adult education centre for the community. Inside are a number of computers run by a dedicated staff. But there is a clear need for improved support. There is insufficient child care available which limits the participation of young mothers who need access to adult education. There needs to be access to technical training so that community members can acquire or upgrade basic skills to build and maintain homes and maintain vehicles, boats, computers etc. There also needs to be a better ability to address literacy issues for adults. I was there long enough to appreciate the need. Members of the community are looking for partners and funding support to enable the improved adult education that is needed.