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Keewaytinook Okimakanak has announced that Darrin Potter, current Teacher Mentor in Keewaywin First Nation will be the Principal of KiHS next year. In addition, Marlene McKay, current Teacher Mentor in Frenchman’s Head will be the Vice Principal of KiHS. Darrin (read his staff profile) and Marlene (read her staff profile) bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about the communities with KiHS classrooms. Next year promises be an exciting for the Keewaytinook Internet High School as it expands to offer a full range of Grade 9 and 10 courses in at least 10 First Nations. Be sure to check out all the courses being offered starting in September 2002 in those communities with a KiHS classroom. To date, ten (10) communities will have a KiHS grade 9 and 10 classroom in their communities. They include the following: Cat Lake Fort Severn Frenchman’s Head Keewaywin Kejick Bay North Spirit Lake Sachigo Lake Slate Falls Weagamow Webequie A small number of other First Nations are still deciding whether KiHS can meet their needs. Lots to look forward to during the 2002-2003 school year.

This is to inform the Keewaywin members who got their mail in ballots to please send your ballots in right away. As the election is just around the bend, April 30th, the elections committee is asking you to send it in as soon as possible. It should have been sent already. If you haven't received a mail in ballot yet, please phone one of the election committee member at the band office right away and they will help you. You can even send it to Abraham Monias through the Bearskin Airways, as he is the Keewaywin Bearskin Agent. You do not have to pay the envelope costs if you mark it atttention: Abraham Monias Non-Rev. Please do not send your mail in ballots at the last minute. Try to do it right away. As it will take time to sort them all out.

TO OUR FAMILY OUT THERE, WE ARE HAVING OUR FIRST MEMORIAL FEAST FOR MY GRANDMOTHER SARAH RAE, ON MAY 9TH. PEOPLE KNOW HER AS MAH SHINA IN POPLAR HILL AND PIKANGIKUM. WE WOULD LIKE KNOW IF STACEY RAE IN ROUND LAKE IS GONING TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND? LET US KNOW.