Archive - 2002
October 30th
Sandy Lakes 2nd Annual Partridge hunt
October 30, 2002 - 10:43am | by AnonymousHello! The 2nd Annual Partridge hunt was successful again this year. Most people who were available to hunt participated. No guns were allowed as too many children were hunting also.
The partridges have returned to our community after being absent and so scarce for so many years. only slingshots were allowed and the traditional looping of birds was also permitted. The hunt was open to everyone at no charge. Many hunters competed for the prizes offered as sponsor's supplied all the prizes.
The hunt is not hosted for competition only. It is another way that is meant to keep our traditions alive. It also gets people and families out of their houses and exercising. There were some funny stories and exciting hunts. It was good to hear that the people enjoyed themselves in the wilderness.
The hunt was family oriented. Almost everyone took their kids along. But the women involved did not bring in a single bird. Hopefully they will practice for next year’s hunt as more prizes will be available.
I thank each of the sponsors for this year’s hunt and for all the wonderful prizes they provided. We anticipate your participation again next year.
This event is part of our Traditional Culture Program events. It will be an annual event for everyone’s enjoyment for years to come.
I encourage every community to consider hosting some hunts, offering prizes for free. We are losing our youth to modern day influences and we need to be working and doing these types of events together. The hunts do not disrespect nature’s animals in any way as we give the game to elders after the hunts or contribute to the community feast for all to enjoy. May your hunts be successful!
Thank you,
Glen Fiddler
October 29th
Sandy Lake Men's Invitational Hockey Tournament
October 29, 2002 - 9:00pm | by AnonymousSandy Lake Men's Recreational Invitational Hockey Tournament
November 27-30, 2002.
1st Place $8,000.00
2nd Place $4,000.00
3rd Place $2,000.00
4th Place $1,000.00
NNEC WolfPack website online
October 29, 2002 - 9:00pm | by AnonymousNOTICE: To all hockey fans from the Sioux Lookout District.
NNEC WolfPack website is now online. www.nnecwolfpack.com
Please be patient as we continue to build our website.
October 26th
NNEC WolfPack play in Nipigon
October 26, 2002 - 11:49am | by AnonymousThe Northern Nisnawbe Education Council's newest hockey team called the Wolf Packs will be playing tonight against the Nipigon Elks. "Its most likely the team will win" said one student with a smile he noted, "I hope they do".
The games will be held at the Nipigon Areana tonight at 7:30.
Check out the Wolf Pack's new web-site at nnecwolfpack.com
A Special Thanks to Everyone in Deer Lake
October 26, 2002 - 11:48am | by AnonymousOur Mother, Palidia Meekis was taken from us on September 8, 2001, and for such a special person, we decided something very special should be done for her, and because of her love for singing, music, and church, we decided we should host a Memorial Gospel Jamboree and Feast in her Honour, so this is a belated thank you to all people who made our day even more special.
I would just like to take this time to thank everyone that helped me and our family with My Mothers memorial which was on September 8, 2002. Which we had held a successful event in Deer lake, which we had called, Palidia Meekis Memorial Gospel Jamboree 2002, which was held on September 7 and 8th, and was broadcasted on Wawatay during that time.
We would like to thank the following people who helped us so much during our fundrasing and trying to reach our goal for our Mother's special day.
First of all to all members of the Full Gospel Church, who my parents cared for so dearly, they had helped us alot during that time. To Lucy Chapman, Steve and Ernest Meekis, for organizing and helping with the feast, you did alot. Amos Rae and all Penetecostal Church members. And to all the cooks and ladies that cleaned, to the people that helped with the tent and the tables. To Deer Lake First Nations, Chief and Council, Deer Lake Northern Store, Neechi's Store (Chief Royal and Stella Meekis), Springhill Lumber, Wawakepewin First Nations, Cat lake First Nations, and all people in Deer lake who contributed generously towards our Special Day. To all people that had tried to come from different communities and did not come, we did know the weather was not agreeable. And to all people who came to sing, you were all so great. Thank you.
To all people of the Deer Lake First Nations, thank you for all your help, we made our day such a successful event, maybe we can make next year even better,,,,,God Bless you All.
Sorry if I missed anyone, there were so many,,,,,
October 18th
Women's Broomball Tournament Results
October 18, 2002 - 10:32pm | by Anonymous1st Annual Nish Women's Broomball Classic
Thunder Bay, Ontario, October 11-14 2002
A-Side Championship
Waswanipi Northern Stars 3 - $8,000.00
Moose Factory Islanders 2 - $4,000.00
B-Side Championship
Nibinamik Native Stars 2 - $2,000.00
Fort William Wolverines 1- $1,000.00
C-Side Championship
Mishkeegogamang 2 - $500.00
Michikan Lake Starz 1- $250.00
Congratulations to all the winning and participating teams!!! Thank you to all players, coaches, and fans who attended.
The tournament got off to a slow start with a few teams arriving late to Thunder Bay and missing their first game. All in all, the crowds were very good and a lot of people came out to support the teams. You could feel the excitement in the air as fans cheered on their teams.
The following cost breakdown is for your information: A total of $15,750. cash prizes were awarded along with $1,000. worth of trophies for the champs. A grand total of $16,750.00 went back to the teams. We depended on the door proceeds to off-set the costs of the tournament. We came up short but it was worth the cause for Nishnabe women in sports.
Thanks to our committee and volunteers for the long hours spent at the arena. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email us. Meegwetch, Joanne Mamakeesic. 7th Generation Athletics Circle.
P.S. See you all next year!!
Bamaji Lake's Annual Moose Hunting Derby
October 18, 2002 - 6:57pm | by AnonymousThere was a Moose Hunting Derby held this past weekend from October 9 - 14/02. Lesia Loon hosted the derby that had three prizes to be won. The biggest bull received $1500, the cow fetched $1000 and there was a $500 prize for the smallest moose brought back to the community.
The winner for the bull was George Bighead, Kevin Loon won the prize for the cow and the smallest moose was bought in by Kevin Loon. Congratulations to those who won and to everyone who participated.
October 17th
K-Net staff network at Global Community Networking Congress
October 17, 2002 - 7:54pm | by AnonymousRaymond Mason, Keewaywin First Nation e-Centre Manager and Brian Beaton, K-Net Services Coordinator traveled to Montreal on October 9 to attend the
Global Community Networking Conference. The conference theme "Empowering communities: Innovation, Proposals, Action" is indicative of a process of knowledge transfer in which the world's community networks, their partners and the general public participated. Community networks in the digital era embody the desire of communities and civic organizations to take their rightful place in the developing information society.Brian delivered two presentations. The first one under the first theme:
The Future of Community Networking: Civic Empowerment through Broadband Initiatives, Wireless, Mixed Media, etc. - Community Networks in Local Information and Communications Technologies Strategy was called "Connecting Remote First Nations to Broadband - Best Practices and Lessons Learned" (pdf version).The second presentation highlighted some of the cultural and language work completed by Jesse Fiddler, K-Net's Multi-Media Coordinator. This presentation was under the theme:
Cultural Diversity: Multiculturalismo and Multilinguisme on the Internet and was called Protection and Maintenance of the Original Languages of This Land (pdf version) - also available as the powerpoint presentation with the links for the audio. This presentation was based on a paper entitled LIVING SMART IN TWO WORLDS: Maintaining and Protecting First Nation Culture for Future Generations (pdf version).The international coalition known as GlobalCN was founded in Barcelona in November 2000 following the first international meeting of community networks, christened GlobalCN 2000, which brought together 700 delegates from all continents and included representatives from government, international institutions and the private sector. Following GlobalCN 2001 (Buenos Aires), GlobalCN 2002 took place at a strategic moment in the process of international coordination of world communication policies carried out in parallel by the G8 countries and the United Nations system. The process will culminate in 2003 and 2005 with the
UN World Summit on the Information Society.The GlobalCN coalition has been invited to participate in this international process. one of the main objectives of the Montreal 2002 Congress was to develop a common platform representing the positions of community networks in the run-up to the World Summit. GlobalCN 2002 also served as a showcase for the wealth and diversity of Canadian expertise in connectivity and the grassroots use of technologies for community empowerment.
October 15th
OFNTSC conference highlights Kuh-ke-nah Network and Partners
October 15, 2002 - 8:50pm | by AnonymousDan Pellerin, K-Net's Network Manager, worked with Bell Canada (Bill Elliot and his team), Adcom (Dan House and his team) along with OFNTSC staff members (Jamie Monastyrski, Jim Taylor and Kevin Sherlock) to demonstrate the importance and potential of video conferencing services for conference participants. Bell Canada provided the connectivity at the conference and Adcom Videoconferencing provided the equipment to make the demonstrations possible. Dan worked with OFNTSC staff to coordinate and facilitate the busy schedule during the conference, including the set up, testing and actual video conferencing sessions.
The conference was opened by elder Elijah Stoney and Chief George Kakekaspan of Fort Severn First Nation joining conference participants by video conference. A little later during the opening ceremonies, three other First Nation video conference sites (Fort Frances, North Bay and Thunder Bay) were bridged together with the conference proceedings and invited to greet members of the audience.
The next day, during the full day trade show, Keewaytinook Okimakanak, Bell Canada and Adcom shared a booth that included live video conferencing sessions with KO First Nation band members located in their e-Centres (North Spirit Lake, Deer Lake, Keewaywin and Fort Severn). on Thursday, Dan worked with OFNTSC staff members to present information about video conferencing challenges and opportunities.
Telehealth Conference features two KO presentations
October 15, 2002 - 8:29pm | by AnonymousThe Canadian Society of Telehealth annual conference included two different sessions featuring the work of Keewaytinook Okimakanak's Health Team. This year's conference was held in Vancouver, BC on October 3 to 5 and featured guests from across the country.
Orpah McKenzie, KO's Health Director worked with Drs. Fran Edye, C Keresztes and Claudette Chase to share their experience in the presentation entitled "ISOLATION AND ACCESS: EVALUATING A FIRST NATIONS TELEPSYCHIATRY PILOT PROJECT IN REMOTE OJIBWAY AND OJI-CREE COMMUNITIES"(in PDF format). Donna Williams, KO's Telehealth Educator worked with several KO First Nation Telehealth Coordinators to present their experience of delivering "
THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR COMMUNITY TELEHEALTH COORDINATORS IN FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES".Keewaytinook Okimakanak was well represented at this year's CST conference with First Nation Health Directors and Telehealth Coordinators joining KO's Telehealth Team in Vancouver. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity sharing their experiences with others and learning about new telehealth opportunities.