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On June 21, 2002, Poplar Hill will have a men and ladies road race. This is the third year that this event has been held on National Aboriginal Day. The men's run is a good 5 km and the ladies is half the distance. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes which will be announced later. The race is no cost and will be run come rain or shine. Get in shape everyone!!

Treaty day activities, games and much more are coming up on July 4-6, in Poplar Hill. This is an event that we have every year. Also there's a fishing derby, this weekend June 14-15, 2002. The men are going for the biggest jackfish. The ladies will go for biggest walleye and the kids go for the smallest walleye.

Ontario Aborigonal Economic Development Program is now accepting applications for business and economic development activities. The deadeline date for submission are July 15/02. If you have any questions, please call David Neegan @ 1-800-387-3740 Background The Ontario Aboriginal Economic Development Program (OAEDP) is designed to promote economic development in Aboriginal communities throughout Ontario. The Program operates under funding provided by the Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat (ONAS). Program Principles The Program will promote Aboriginal self-reliance and sustainable economic growth. The Program will strive to address the economic development needs of Aboriginal communities. The Program will maximize accessibility to funding by Aboriginal communities in Ontario. Program funding will be distributed on a fair and equitable basis. Program objectives The objectives of the Ontario Aboriginal Economic Development Program are: to increase community economic activity; to increase the capacity of Aboriginal communities to participate in the economy; to support the business development needs of Aboriginal communities; and to strengthen Aboriginal Communities through initiatives that develop / enhance Aboriginal structures. Program Guidelines: OAEDP has three components of program funding: Organizational Development: maximum funding of $15,000.00 Economic Capacity Building: maximum funding of $25,000.00 Business Development: maximum funding of $50,000.00 OAEDP has 2 proposal calls per year: 1st Request for Proposals deadline: JULY 15, 2002 2nd Request for Proposals deadline: DECEMBER 02, 2002 For more information, please visit Ontario Aboriginal Economic Development Program

NSL E-centre held a meeting regarding plans for future operations. There were several discussions over possible programs and services that can be used for community development, hotel, restaurant, training courses, etc. The meeting went longer than expected due to the concerns of funding and cultural issues, native language, hunting, trapping, arts and crafts, etc. With the support of local band office and community members the North Spirit Lake E-Centre will begin dealing with a few of these issues. Take a look at some of the photos taken during the meeting.