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For those who were not able to attend the actual event on January 19, the opening ceremonies consisting of video clips, pictures and stories are now available on-line for everyone to see. Visit http://smart.knet.ca/satellite/opening_ceremony.html to watch Geordi Kakepetum, Executive Director of Keewaytinook Okimakanak, Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic from Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Grand Chief Arnold Ouskan from the Keewatin Tribal Council in Northern Manitoba, Patrick Exekiel from the Kativik Regional Government in Northern Quebec, the Honourable Joseph Comuzzi (Minister of State for FedNor), the Honourable Roger Valley (MP for Kenora riding), and the Honourable Howard Hampton (MPP for Kenora Riding and leader of the New Democratic Party) share their stories and wisdom with the conference participants.

The background information, press coverage and other material produced and shared at this event are now all available on-line at http://smart.knet.ca/satellite

Some of this material includes:

>> History of NICSN <<

>> Partner Profiles <<

>> View the Agenda <<

>> KO Press Release <<

>> Telesat Press Release <<

>> Demonstrations <<

>> NICSN Video <<

>> Press Coverage <<

>> Community Impact Stories <<

Pelican Falls First Nations High School TRAVEL CLUB is hosting a RADIOTHON

Libraries across Ontario are celebrating "First Nations Public Library Week" starting today. The theme, "Proud Past, Proud Future @ your library" celebrates the First Nation public library's key roles, that being, respectful keeper of the history of its community and the First Nation peoples, and vital contributor to the successful growth and development of individuals and the community overall. The winter timing for First Nations Public Library Week observes the traditional time for storytelling.

Some resources obtained from the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal to help celebrate this occasion include:

• http://www.anishinabek.ca/career/sand.html - learn about the beautiful art of sand painting
• http://www.sols.org/FirstNations/2005week/Activities.htm - ideas for activities to celebrate this week (stories, games and information)
• Books by First Nation authors for young people, including:
  • SkySisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose
  • How We Saw the World: Nine Stories of the Way Things Began by C.J. Taylor
  • Song Within my Heart by David Bouchard
  • Morning on the Lake by Jan Bourdeau Waboose

Join the newly formed Boreal Prospectors Association and the Ontario Prospectors Association for their Symposium entitled "Exploring the Land Together" on February 22-23, 2005 in Sioux Lookout at the Sunset Inn & Suites.

Land use, economic development, and the minerals industry.  Participate, learn, and be heard!