Archive - Nov 2004

November 4th

Sandy Lake Men's Invitational Hockey Tournament 2004

Sandy Lake Men's Invitaional Hockey Tournament 2004

November 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2004

Entry Fee: $1000.00

  • Championship:  $10,000.00
  • Finalist:             $ 5,000.00
  • Consolation:     $3,000.00
  • Runner up:       $1,000.00

For more information please call:  

  • Rec. Director, Doug Crowe 807 774 5445 (wk), 807 774 5524 (hm)
  • Frankie Fiddler, 807 774 5445 (wk), 807 774 5146 (hm)
  • Norris Meekis, 807 774 5445 (wk), 807 774 1079 (hm)
  • Greg Mawakeesic, 807 774 5445 (wk), 807 774 6110 (hm)
  • Daniel Kakegamic, @ the Band Office - 807 774-3421

November 3rd

Northern Ontario School of Medicine team visits KO office in Sioux Lookout

Five members of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine team (www.normed.ca) visited with Keewaytinook Okimakanak staff yesterday in Sioux Lookout. From the Thunder Bay campus, Dr. Dan Hunt, Campus Dean West, Dr. Jill Konkin, Associate Dean Admissions and Student Affairs, Orpah McKenzie, Aboriginal Affairs Director, were joined by Ann Moro, Clinical Sciences Coordinator and Dr. Tim Zmijowskyj, Clinical Curriculum Director from the Sudbury Campus of the new medical school. As well, Carl Seibel, Telecom Project Officer with Industry Canada FedNor joined the group for their two days of meetings with First Nation organizations, health care professionals and tours of the available resources.

Upcoming Events for NNEC 25 Year Celebrations

Please forward this information to your staff about our upcoming Open House event, part of NNEC's 25 year celebrations.
 
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council wishes to invite the public to participate in its 25 year celebrations.  
 
NNEC program Open Houses will take place on Monday, November 15, 2004.   You are asked to pick up your passport at Wahsa Distance Education Council, 74 Front St. at 10:00 am, Kwayaciiwin Resource Centre 61 Queen St 12:00 – 2:00 pm  and at the NNEC Administration office, 21 King Street 2:00 -4:00 pm.  Come and meet the staff, join us for coffee, cake, tours, draws and a chance to win a special anniversary vest.  
 
On Wednesday, November 24, 2004, NNEC’s 25 year celebration will be held at Pelican Falls First Nation High School starting at 1:00 pm.   For more information, contact Barb Carpenter or Rachael Paquette-Flanagan at 737 -1488 ext. 231 and 737-2002 ext. 234, respectively.  We look forward to you joining us for the Open House and the upcoming celebrations.
A Program of Northern Nishnawbe Education
Head Office - Lac Seul
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!
 
Meegwetch!
Barb Carpenter
Wahsa Distance Education Centre
807-737-1488 ext. 231
807-737-1732 fax
toll free 1-800-667-3703
email bcarpenter@nnec.on.ca
www.nnec.on.ca

New NAN Web Site unvieled at Chiefs Meeting in Thunder Bay

NAN's new web portal (www.mynan.ca) was officially launched at Chiefs Meeting in Thunder Bay...

November 1st

Thunder Bay Regional Arts, Crafts & Heritage Tradeshow

THUNDER BAY

ARTS, CRAFTS & HERITAGE

TRADESHOW

Friday, November 12/04

Networking workshop  (9am - 5 pm)

&

Saturday, November 13/04

Arts & Crafts Market  (9am - 5 pm)

Coffee House   7pm - 10 pm

at

MNO

226 S. May Street  

Thunder Bay, ON

Workshop: FREE      Booths:$25/table       Coffee House: Donation

Anyone interested in attending the workshop or having a table at the Arts & Craft Market, please register as soon as possible.  Limited spaces and booths (booths are on a first come first serve basis) Please contact Jeanette Posine @ posinej@tbaytel.net or Sally Ledger @ (807)623-3442.

Check out our site:   www.tbaahd.com

Aboriginal Women's Christian Conference in Thunder Bay

Women Aflame committee presents the First Aboriginal Women's Christian Conference on November 26,27 & 28 at the Thunder Bay Christian Fellowship in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  Nightly services begin at 7:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend  the evening services.

Saturday Workshops will be held at West Thunder Community Centre beginning at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Workshop topics: Parenting, Raising Teenagers, Being a Survivor of Abuse, Role and responsibilities of a Parent, How to have a successful Marriage and much more..all topics will be biblical based upon the Word of God.  

Special Guest Speakers:  Glenda Bird from North Battleford, Sask.

                                            Ardelle Bourassa, Winnipeg, Man.

For further information please contact:  Alicia Thunder 807-577-8627

Irene Linklater- 807-767-7202 or Helen Yesno -807-473-5287

Equay-wuk (Women's Group) - NAN Women's Gathering 2004

1st NAN Women's Gathering 2004

Travelodge Airlane Hotel, Thunder Bay, ON

November 22-26, 2004.

Updates, Workshops & Presentations:

*Residential Schools  *Self Government  *Family Violence  *Parenting  *Home/Small Business  *FAS/FAE  (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects *Leadership (Running in First Nations Elections *Health  *Youth & Bullying......and many more...

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact your Chief and Council.  Invitations and registration forms are being sent to NAN First Nation Councils-delegates to be selected by Council recommendation.

Contact Equay-wuk (Women's Group):    

Felicia Waboose          Liza Angeconeb         Darlene Angeconeb