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Kwayaciiwin

Master of Ceremonies: Roy Morris

Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre

1:00 Opening Prayer: Victoria Maxwell and Able Johnup

Welcome: Chief David Gordon, Lac Seul First Nation and Mayor John MacDonald

Opening Remarks: Saul Williams Chairperson DEPC

Speakers: Minister Robert Nault, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (confirmed)
National Chief Matthew Cooncome, AFN (invited)
Regional Chief Charles Fox, COO (invited)
Grand Chief Stan Beardy, NAN (invited)
Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic (invited)
Richard Morris, Education Director, Lac Seul First Nation (confirmed)

Presentations Minister Nault, Richard Morris, Frank Beardy

Gifts Barb Fritz, Mourasia Duffus

Kwayaciiwin Educational Resource Centre

Ribbon Cutting
Elders: Victoria Maxwell and Able Johnup
Children: Mya Fiddler and Hosea Mamakwa
Minister Nault
Saul Williams

Open House at the Centre
Food and Refreshments

The blockade at Grassy Narrows is still up and running despite some reports suggesting they came down. There are two or three different blockades just a few minutes from the reserve. This blockade will be up for a long time because they believe that the loggers will not leave that easily.

In a Wawatay Interview one of the spokespersons for the blockade said that the loggers pulled out but that was just one of the small sub-contractors.

The Logging and Clear-cutting continues and as long as they continue the blockades will remain.

We are asking people to join this blockade because we need more man-power.  In addition, we would appreciate any support from different native organizations in terms of letters, clothing, blankets and financial donations.

If you would like to help you can call Roberta Keesic at 925-2201or Judy Dasilva at 925-2077.