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If you are interested in becoming a K to 6 qualified teacher, why not consider the Sioux Lookout District Native Teacher Education Program? Successful completion of this two-year on-the-job program will guarantee you a career, acceptance into the Ontario College of Teachers, and a chance to become an important role model for the children in your community.

Admission requirements

Grade 12 OR

Academic preparation equivalent to Grade 12 (For example, completion of a post-secondary program such as the Native Classroom Assistant Program, Native Language Instructor’s Program, Tutor Escort Program, or the Social Counsellor Program)

Applicants who achieve scores of 12.9 or higher in Math and Language on the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) are also encouraged to apply.

experience working with children in your community (full-time or volunteer)

native language skills (Oji-Cree, Ojibway, or Cree)

Don’t delay! A teaching career waits for you in your community.

Application deadline - April 11th

Do you have questions about the Native Teacher Education Program?

Call Brian (NTEP Coordinator) toll free at 1-877-636-0667, extension 25.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak hosted the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, the Honourable Robert Nault and other community leaders on Friday March 7 in our Balmertown office. Minister Nault delivered a national announcement (see news release) detailing the creation of a water treatment plant operator training program.

The event was chaired by Geordi Kakepetum, Executive Director of Keewaytinook Okimakanak and linked with other First Nation sites from Northwestern Ontario via video conference over the Kuh-ke-nah Broadband Network (K-Net). The video conference session was webcast live from K-Net with the on-line audience being able to provide instant feedback using the live chat window and the discussion forum available below for this event.

Pictures from the event are available on-line. The archive of the highlights from the webcast will be posted as they become available.

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Media Advisory

EVENT:   Infrastructure Training Announcement
WHERE:   Keewaytinook Okimakanak Sub-office
                 127 Mine Road, Balmertown, Ontario
WHO:       The Honourable Robert D. Nault, PC, MP
                 Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
WHEN:    Friday, March 7, 2003, 12:30 p.m.

The Honourable Robert D. Nault, PC, MP will announce a major investment in support of training of First Nation water treatment plant operators.

Contact:
Tony Prudori
Communications Officer
DIAND Ontario Region
TEL: (807) 624-1535

Wild Country will now be offering email service to our valued customers.. you can reach us at wcountry@nwconx.net .... we also have available during the hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm instant messaging for those not able to get through the phone lines.. we are wildcountryair@msn.com .. hope to hear from you soon... thank you

Grades 7 & 8 students from Wasaho School connected with the South Poke Elementary school in Old Fort, Tennessee and with Audubon Elementary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through Video Conference at the Fort Severn E-Centre on Friday February 28, 2003. These meetings were done with members of the Polar Husky sled dog expedition that is travelling along the Hudson Bay coast.

They exchanged information from food, games, animals, sports and travel.

Check out the photos

Well people,  we are having our Annual Men's Hockey Tournament in Sandy Lake for April 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2003. All Cash Prizes are guaranteed, so you can take your money to the bank. Things worked out great at our last tournament, so let's see all the players coming to catch the big prize ... remember it is guaranteed!!

So all the hockey players are welcomed to participate. Hope to see you there. Everyone is Welcomed!!

Sandy Lake Men's 2nd Annual Invitational Hockey Tournament

April 23, 24, 25, & 26, 2003

Entry Fee: $ 1, 000.00

Cash Prizes Guaranteed
Championship : $10, 000.00
Finalist : $ 5, 000.00
Consolation : $ 3, 000.00
Runners Up : $ 1, 000.00

TEAM and PLAYER RULES:
1.  No Imports
2.  Open Ice Contact
3.  12 Team Format A & B Pool Round Robin
4.  Certified Referees Will Be Provided
5.  20 Player Limit On Roster
6.  Must Have Consent Form If Under17 Yrs
7.  Must Have 50% Deposit By April 10/03 To Secure Spot
8.  Rules & Regulation Will Be Given Out Upon Arrival
9.  Individual Awards (cash prizes) & Medallions
10.Bring Your Own Sleeping Bags
11.Accommodations Will Be Provided

For More Information Call  Sandy Lake Recreation Office:   807-774-5445 or 807-774-1076