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The judge's decision is in ... David Peerla, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Mining Coordinator kindly provided KI with some of the key phrases / paraphrases from the KI Injunction decision. These include:

• Platinex was the author of own misfortune
• Crown stood on the sidelines
• The injunction compels the Crown to act honourably
• The provincial Crown has not heard or comprehended 16 years of judicial messages on aboriginal and treaty rights
• The Crown abdicated its responsibility and delegated its duty to consult to Platinex
• Consultation must begin before any activity begins
• The Crown must commit to reconciliation over litigation
• Platinex ignored or was wilfully blind to the concerns and positions of the KI community
• Platinex's actions were disrespectful and interpreted as an insult by KI
• Platinex decided to gamble that KI would not try to stop them
• No means No
• Platinex did not disclose it had no consent to investors

As well the judge included powerful statements concerning KI's responsibilities ...

• KI had a duty under its own laws to protect the land
• KI had 6 stage community approval process and the community process was not complete

From: David Peerla, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Mining Coordinator, 807.625.4915, 807.627.3097

Check out Ontario's press release about the decision ... sounds like business as usual ... http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2006/07/29/c2186.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html

Some background articles from http://www.miningwatch.ca/

From http://www.waasanaabin.com/ ... Waasa Naabin Community Youth Services presents ...

Workshops featured this year include:

• Fun and Laughter,
• Teen Suicide Intervention,
• Teen Pregnancy to Realities of Parenthood,
• Crime Scene Forensics,
• Hockey Fitness,
• Indian Names,
• Addictions,
• Stress Management,
• O.P.P. Canine Unit,
• Youth and Tobacco Manitoulin Youth Action Alliance,
• Respecting Our Grandparents,
• Youth Entrepreneurship,
• Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship,
• Traditional Family Unit, Family Matters,
• Music Industry

See the full conference agenda at http://www.waasanaabin.com/agenda/agenda.html and check out the pictures from last's years youth gathering at http://www.waasanaabin.com/archive/conference2005.html

From http://www.governancewiky06.ca/

You Are Invited To Attend The National Conference On Governance - "Best Practices Fostering Community Success"

From August 15 to 17, 2006, Wikwemikong is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to host the National Conference On Governance entitled "Best Practices Fostering Community Success". The conference is unique as it is being coordinated and hosted on a First Nation community.

You are invited to hear the many stories of aboriginal communities succeeding in ventures, thereby bringing growth, prosperity and stability to their economies. Many of these ventures are accomplished through good decision making. Strong governance structures are required for good decisions. What are the elements of good governance practices? What are the linkages between best practices fostering strong, stable, government in our communities?

Participants will explore various practices and associations between governance and economic development through the sharing of stories.

Ancillary activities include:

• Golf Tournament on August 14, 2006,
• Authentic Native Theatre Production by De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group,
• Aboriginal Hoop Dance demonstration by World Champion 2000/2003, Lisa Odjig, of Wikwemikong,
• Musical entertainment by Crystal Lynn Shawanda of Wikwemikong (Aboriginal Top 30 Charts across Canada with recently signed recording contract, and currently resides in Nashville),
• Arts and Trades fair.

The registration fee of $795.00 includes your attendance at the conference, written materials, continental breakfast, lunch, 1 supper, entertainment and a final report.

In addition to being chosen to host the National Conference On Governance, Wikwemikong has also been selected as one of five Cultural Capitals of Canada for 2006.

It is our hope that many will be able to join us on August 15 - 17, 2006.

Questions or further information can be obtained by contacting Anna McGregor, Conference Coordinator at 1-800-880-1406.

Chi Miigwech!