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2nd Annual Mishkeegogamang Ladies Broomball Tournament.

Originally scheduled for February 4, 5 2006 has been rescheduled and will now take place on February 11 and 12, 2006

Entry Fee $1500.00

1st $10,000 Trophy

2nd $1500.00

3rd $500.00

For More Information

Contact Michael Bottle (807)928-2490

Destani Skunk   (807) 928-2881

Geordi Kakepetum, KO Executive Director, met with other members of his management team to review 2006 work plans, budgets and organization requirements. The January 11 meeting took place at the Best Western in Dryden.

In attendance at this meeting were:

• Cheryl Bechard, Executive Assistant, Balmertown
• Peter Campbell, Public Works Manager, Balmertown
• Brian Walmark, KORI Manager, Thunder Bay office
• Kevin Houghton, Acting Finance Manager and KOTH Manager, Balmertown
• Darrin Potter, KIHS Principal, Balmertown
• Jeannie Carpenter, K-Net Operations Manager, Sioux Lookout
• Brian Beaton, K-Net Coordinator, Sioux Lookout

Chief Raymond Mason from Keewaywin First Nation joined the meeting later in the afternoon.

Native youth step up to the plate in special TVO presentation

VOX Talk: On the Rez: Should I Stay, or Should I Go?

Sunday, January 22, 6 pm - 60 minutes - Produced by TVO

TORONTO, Jan. 11 /CNW/ - Young aboriginals are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the country, yet they remain one of the most marginalized, grappling with a variety of social issues. Lack of education and career opportunities are forcing many of them to leave their reserve communities for urban centres. But leaving is a tough choice, as they weigh heritage and family against dreams and ambitions. At the heart of their dilemma, is a long legacy of colonization and racism.

Should I stay or should I go? VOX Talk explores this question with a group of dynamic and outspoken aboriginal youth at the Six Nations Reserve outside Brantford, Ontario. Guests include Thunder Jack, a youth counsellor with The Little Embers Youth Program, and Kody Doxtator, who leads the Native Youth for Life Program. Their thoughts and experiences provide keen insights into today's native youth culture, and through their stories, we learn what they are doing to take control of their own futures.

VOX Talk is TVO's weekly youth talk show hosted by Max Valiquette. On the Rez is a special hour-long edition that will air on Sunday January 22 at 6 pm.

Viewers can also participate in a live webchat and webcast by logging on to voxtvo.org.

VOX Talk is produced by Alison Bruce.

For further information: Rosanne Meandro, Telephone: (416) 484-2600 ext. 2389, rmeandro@tvontario.org

Press Release - 1/11/2006

APTN Special 90 MINUTE ELECTION Edition DEBATE 2006 -Friday January 13 @ 7 pm eastern, 4 pm pacific - Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

Join host Madeleine Allakariallak and special guest journalist David Wiwchar from Ha-Shilth-Sa newspaper in Port Alberni as we bring you DEBATE 2006.

Aboriginal affairs critics from the major parties state what they would do for aboriginal people if they made the next government.

Participants include:

• Green Party – Ian Hopfe
• Liberal Party – Ethel Blondin-Andrew (for Minister Andy Scott)
• NDP Party – Pat Martin
• Conservative Party – Jim Prentice

Also join professor Leah Gazan from Red River Community College and journalist David Wiwchar for a half hour analysis after the debate.

That's this Friday at an earlier time -- 7 pm eastern, 4 pm pacific (APTN National News Primetime is pre-empted this day only)

Call for Papers:

Northern Research Conference June 2-3, 2006 Algoma University College, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CANADA

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) welcomes you to the First Annual Northern Research Conference to be held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This conference demonstrates NOSM's commitment to health care and education to the people of Northern Ontario and beyond. The conference explores research activities within Northern Ontario arising from community-based activities and will highlight projects underway from students, residents and community-based researchers. The conference is also aimed at creating collaborative opportunities and community networking.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

On behalf of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Scientific Program Committee is inviting the submission of scientific abstracts on the following subject areas but not limited to:

* Clinical Research
* Cancer diagnostics
* Radio-therapy (device testing, device training, research)
* Cancer Basic Research
* Mitochondrial DNA Research
* Bio-Prospecting
* Population Health/Public Health Issues
* Occupational Health
* Rural and Remote Health Care Services
* Telemedicine
* Environmental Medicine
* Aboriginal Health/Medicine
* Rural Health Economics
* Program Evaluation
* Health Education
* Medical Education (CME, CPD, FD)

The research work submitted should be original and innovative. Presentations will be either in oral form or as poster presentations. The length of the oral presentations is expected to be 15 minutes in duration including discussion. The Abstract Review Committee, which will evaluate all submitted Abstracts, reserves the right to accept or reject any paper and make a final decision on the form of presentation.

Abstract submissions should adhere to the following guidelines:

* Abstracts should not exceed 300 words in length
* Tables may be included - each counts as 75 words
* Graphics/photos are permitted - each counts as 75 words
* Abstracts will be accepted in any language with translation to English requested

Abstracts should be submitted in electronic form through this website (link will be available early in January)  www.normed.ca  However, if unable to submit form electronically, forward four copies and CD or Disk by mail to:

Denise Smith, RN
Health Professional Development Coordinator Northeastern Ontario Medical
Education Corporation (NOMEC) Health Sciences Education Resource Centre,
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Rd.  Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
Phone: 1-800-461-8777 or 705-688-0200 x2212
Fax:  705-688-0186
Email: smithd@nomec.on.ca

* The deadline for Abstract submission is, February 15, 2006

Authors of submitted Abstracts will be informed of the Abstract Review Committee's decision March 7, 2006. Acceptance notices will be sent by e-mail to the corresponding author. Subsequent communications, including details on the format and timing of oral and poster presentations will be sent to the designated presenting author(s).

Please note:  All oral and poster Abstract presenters will be responsible for their own Registration Fees - please do not wait for official Abstract acceptance to register.

Members of the Scientific Program Abstract Review Committee include:

* Dr. Greg Ross, Associate Dean, Research (NOSM)
* Ms. Joyce Helmer, Director of Faculty Development (NOSM)
* Dr. Silvana Spadafora, Algoma Regional Cancer Program Section Leader, Internal Medicine Northern Ontario School of Medicine
* Dr. Arthur H. Perlini, Dean (Algoma University College, Laurentian University)

Potential Financial Conflicts of Interest should be reported.  Funding sources for your research should be reported.  Failure to do so may jeopardize your application submission.

Submission forms available on line early in January at www.normed.ca

For further information please contact:

Denise Smith, RN
Health Professional Development Coordinator Northeastern Ontario Medical
Education Corporation (NOMEC) Health Sciences Education Resource Centre,
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Rd.  Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
phone: 1-800-461-8777 or 705-688-0200 x2212
fax:  705-688-0186
email:  smithd@nomec.on.ca