An Indigenous community group is questioning the Thunder Bay Public Library's (TBPL) commitment to reconciliation after the library ended a partnership and lease agreement in May. The TBPL says it was a straightforward decision to make space for programming, and that it is committed to positive relationships with the Indigenous community.

The Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS), works on improving the skills and employment opportunities for Indigenous people on behalf of nine First Nations in the region.

Sharon Ostberg, a board member of AETS, said the library first approached the group about a partnership in 2018, offering space in the basement of its Waverley branch.

Sharon Ostberg, board member with Anishinabek Education & Training Services (AETS) said the relationshi

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