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Bearskin Lake 2nd Annual Youth Hockey Tournament

March 18, 19 & 20, 2003

Atoms Division (Ages 7-10)

Bantams Division (Ages11-14)

Note: 2 imports allowed

FOR FURTHER INFO, CONTACT:

• CHARLES BROWN (WORK) 2518/2598
• PERCY MEKENAK
• ROBERT MOSKOTAYWENE
• BARB FIDDLER(WORK)9804

This week's issue of Wawatay saw the first in a series of articles about First Nation's innovative use of ICTs being published. Check out these articles on-line.

WANTED
CERTIFIED TEACHERS

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

Keewaytinook Okimakanak set up an information and display booth at the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Chiefs' conference (http://www.nan.on.ca) at the Travelodge (Airlane) Hotel in Thunder Bay. Members of the KO Smart team shared stories and information about the work that is taking place as part of the Kuh-ke-nah Network of Smart First Nations Demonstration Project.

As well, we webcast different parts of the NAN Chiefs' meeting on the internet over the three days. Everyone was welcomed to join the Chiefs' Meeting along with some special meetings that we hosted over the three days with different guests. Check out http://smart.firstnation.ca to see what happened at the Airlane Hotel during this event. Everyone was invited to actively participate in this on-line event from wherever they had access to the internet.

Pictures from the different meetings and happenings show the following:

• the Community Access Program Workshop (Valhalla Inn);
• the Matawa FN Management Broadband Business Planning Session (Matawa office complex);
• the KO information booth at the NAN Chiefs' meeting (Airlane Hotel);
• meeting with Industry Canada CAP Director and Ontario Region Director (Airlane Hotel);
• KO Chiefs' meeting (Valhalla Inn);
• NAN Youth Council video conference session with KO First Nation youth (Airlane Hotel);
• Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come presentation to NAN youth (Airlane Hotel);
• Tour of Fort William First Nation KiHS classroom;
• Video conference meeting with Industry Canada Director General of IHAB, Office of Learning Technology, NAN and KO FN e-centres.

Several other meetings took place throughout the week. KO staff met with Bell Canada reps, Ministry of Education rep, Superior Wireless, Expertech, FedNor, different First Nation community leaders and Lakehead University.

The NAN Chiefs in Assembly passed Resolution 03/49: SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NAN BROADBAND REGIONAL NETWORK FOR FIRST NATIONS which among other things directs government programs and services along with other agencies to utilize local community networks.

Others from across Canada were invited to join the live chat session about the meetings and the on-line discussion forum available for their thoughts and comments. We demonstrated and highlighted how broadband connectivity and broadband applications are positively affecting the Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations.

Everyone's support and involvement was welcomed. Be sure to check out the other events that are now archived at the same web site. Leave your comments and ideas about these events and the information available so we can continue to develop this on-line virtual conference resource. Watch for the upcoming on-line events that we will be webcasting. Share this on-line resource with others who might appreciate learning about these opportunities and information.

Thanks for your continued support and interest in our work ...

We are currently looking for a Grade 2 teacher to start as soon as possible, salary based on experience.  If you want to know more information please contact the persons mentioned below.  Please send your resume to :  

Lydia Lois Beardy Memorial School
Box 108
Wunnumin Lake, ON
P0V 2Z0

Ph: (807) 442-2575   Fax: (807) 442-2640
Attention:  Mary Angees, Principal, 
              or
Heather Mathews, Education Director 
Ph: (807) 442-2559/2555/2565   Fax: (807) 442-2627

Big Trout Lake recently held a Men's Hockey Tournament from February 11 to 15 , 2003 at the KI arena. There were 9 hockey teams participating. There were lots of good hockey action during the 5 days and lots cheering from the fans.

Kasabonika Flames won the Consolation game over Weagamow Lake in overtime with the final score of 5-4.

Bearskin Lake Mavericks won the Champoinship game over Sandy Lake River Hawks with the final score of 5-0.

Overall the tournament went well. Hopefully we'll be there again next year!!