Archive - Mar 2001
March 28th
NAN-Wide / SMART Telecom Development Final Report
March 28, 2001 - 9:21am | by Anonymous
The final report for NAN-wide / SMART Telecommunications Development Project, funded by FedNor and HRDC, is now available in PDF format for people to read on-line or to print (it is long - over 200 pages). See the Final Report.
March 27th
K-Net Network Information On-line
March 27, 2001 - 11:48am | by Anonymous
The new link on the Keewaytinook Okimakanak home page provides a variety of information (including news updates) about the Kuh-ke-nah Network. Be sure to check out the new KO Network button on our home page for more information.
March 22nd
KO First Nations part of Northern Ontario's Telehealth Project
March 22, 2001 - 12:00pm | by Anonymous
Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations and Health Services is teaming up with the NORTH Network and all the hospitals across Northern Ontario to develop and deliver a number of health care programs using Information Communication Technologies (ICTs). Orpah McKenzie, Keewaytinook Okimakanak's Health Director attended the announcement in Thunder Bay on Monday, March 20, 2001.
March 21st
Chief George Kakekaspan meets Minister of Northern Development and Mines
March 21, 2001 - 2:58pm | by Anonymous
Chief George Kakekaspan, on behalf of Keewaytinook Okimakanak and the Fort Severn First Nation, accepts congratulations for the Kuh-ke-nah SMART Demonstration Project from the Honourable Dan Newman, Minister of Northern Development and Mines (see the picture). On March 20, 2001, Minister Newman, Chairperson for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation announced a $1.4 million contribution to Keewaytinook Okimakanak's Kuh-ke-nah project to assist in the construction of the telecommunication infrastructure required to carry the various telecommunication applications and services (education, health, justice, governance, etc). For more information about this announcement see NOHF Press Release (George's picture also appears on the Ministry Homepage)
March 19th
Chiefs of Keewaytinook Okimakanak Meeting (March 13-15, 2001)
March 19, 2001 - 7:35am | by Anonymous
The Chiefs of Keewaytinook Okimakanak met in Thunder Bay from March 13 to 15, 2001. Thirteen resolutions were signed directing KO staff on a number of issues. For more information see http://knet.on.ca/KO-Chiefs-mtgMar2001
March 18th
Community Access Program Conference 2001
March 18, 2001 - 3:35pm | by Anonymous
Angus Miles of Fort Severn First Nation, Lorraine and Lucy Kakegamic of Keewaywin First Nation and Brian Beaton of K-Net Services attended the first Ontario CAP conference on March 3 -5, 2001 in Sudbury. For more information see http://knet.on.ca/CAP2001/index.html