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INVITATIONAL MEN'S BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

OPEN PICK UP TOURNAMENT: OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD TO SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH

ENTRY FEE PER TEAM: $1000.00 & 12 PLAYERS PER TEAM

   CHAMPIONS    $6000.00        FINALIST    $4000.00

CONSOLATION $3000.00     RUNNERS UP $1000.00

CHIEF & COUNCIL SPONSORED: $5000.00 & TOURNAMENT PRIZES ARE BASED ON EIGHT TEAMS.

THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY IF THERE ARE EIGHT TEAMS.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 2003

MINI RAFFLE: MAIN PRIZE 27" COLOUR TV

MONSTER BINGO : $5000.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

MARCEL MCKAY ;@ HOME 537 9949

WORK 537 2259            FAX 537 2568

TOURNAMENT POSTER AVAILABLE: CALL AND GIVE US YOUR FAX NUMBER

Booshoo, Wacheaye, Sago, Tansi and Hi

The 7th Generation Athletics Circle would like to update everyone on the upcoming "2nd Annual Nish Women's Broomball Classic" to be held in Thunder Bay at the Fort William First Nation Arena.  The dates for this event are October 10-13, 2003.  A-side champs will receive $10,000.00 and champion jackets and finalists will recieve $6,000.00.  B-side champs will receive $4,000.00 and runners up $2,000.00.  C-side champs will receive $1,000.00 and runners up $500.00.  A total of $23,500.00 in cash and prizes!!!  

We have been receiving numerous calls and expect a lot of people to join us on Thanksgiving weekend!  Team managers or coaches call us to confirm your spot!  Team entry is $1,500.00 (not thousand as in the previous entry...hehe) and this includes your players passes.  DEADLINE is August 29, 2003 or first 20 teams!!!!  

Confirmed teams to date:

1) Fort William Wolverines

2) Eabametoong Northern Lights

3) Eabametoong Charlie's Angels (new)

4) Michikan Lake Starz

5) Nibinamik Native Stars

6) Neskantaga Lady Hawks

7) Webequie (new)

8) Kingfisher Lake (new)

9) DFC Thunderhawks

10) Big Trout Lake Blazers

11) Team Mishkeegogamang

12) Wemindji Ice Stars, Quebec (new)

13) Team Chisasibi, Quebec (new)

14) Waswanipi Northern Stars, Quebec

We expect a good crowd and a good and safe time...come watch and support our First Nation ladies show their stuff!!  

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TOURNAMENT DANCE IS IN THE WORKS AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE TOURNAMENT!!

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FAMILY MEMBERS, FIRST NATION ORGANIZATIONS OR BUSINESSES!!  SUPPORT YOUR TEAM!!!

The following is available for your family members, First Nation organizations or Business...

TEAM ICE SPONSORSHIP

Support your team by sponsoring their game ($100.00 per game or $200.00 per championship game) and you will be granted the following:

• Ice ime sponsors will receive 4 announcements per game, before, twice during and after;
• Community, company or family sponsor on website; and,
• Follow up by a thank you letter and card.

DUE DATE:  Friday, October 3, 2003

PLACE AN AD TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM IN OUR SOUVENIR PROGRAM!!

Your community members or family members will have the opportunity to show their team support by placing an Ad in our Souvenir tournament program (8x10):

• Quarter page ad:  $75.00
• A half page ad:  $125.00
• A full page ad:  $250.00

DUE DATE:  Friday, September 26, 2003

Please make cheque payable to:  7th Generation Hockey

For more information contact Joanne Mamakeesic at 807-625-0327 or email at ma2kzc@hotmail.com

The two hour opening of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation 8th annual conference can be watched on-line by clicking here between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 19.

The 2003 OFNTSC Innovations Gathering is taking place at the Holiday Inn Waterfront, Sault Ste. Marie, ON between August 19th - 21st, 2003. The Conference Agenda is available on-line.

Dan Pellerin, K-Net's Network Manager is working with the OFNTSC team to set up the video conferencing equipment and bring this event to all the First Nations across Ontario.

The opening ceremonies will be archived and available on-line shortly after the event.

Cambrian College President Sylvia Barnard and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute Executive Director Ruth Baxter signed a Agreement for Partnership and Collaboration in Higher Education though Community-Based Delivery August 7, 2003.

Through the Agreement, Cambrian College and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute will foster educational opportunities and encourage excellence in the development and delivery of postsecondary education and training programs. Objectives of the partnership include improving accessibility, retention, and success of Aboriginal students in postsecondary programs; ensuring quality programmming; responding to the employment and training needs within First Nation communities; and working together to contribute to the advancement of First Nations self-governance, economic development and self-sufficiency.

The agreement will also provide a vehicle for collaboration in future program development, student services, and faculty professional development.

Pictures at http://photos.knet.ca/CambrianCollegeAndOshkiPartnership