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Three members of the Seven Generations Institute (http://www.7generations.org/) visited K-Net to identify strategies to ensure First Nations in Treaty 3 are able to access video conferencing services.

Click here to view pictures of Wayne, Christina and Lisa's visit.

Philipp Budka is visiting Sioux Lookout to learn about the possibilities of conducting his doctoral thesis and research about the Kuhkenah Network and the online MyKnet.Org community. Philipp describes himself as "a social anthropologist from Vienna, Austria" on his web site.

During this past week (July 7 to 16), Philipp sent time meeting with members of the K-Net team and various people who know about the work completed to support the development of K-Net and MyKnet.Org. He spent one day visiting the three communities in Lac Seul First Nation (http://lacseul.firstnation.ca) to learn about their network connections and attended the pow-wow in Wauzhusk Onigum First Nation.(www.ratportagefirstnation.com) over the weekend.

From Philipp's web site at http://philbu.net

Beside providing resources about the anthropology of cyberculture, this website focuses on the use of information and communication technologies by indigenous groups, organisations and networks.

Arranged and maintained by Philipp Budka, a social anthropologist from Vienna, Austria, this site gives an overview on his work and education.

More private as well as professional activities are documented in Philipp Budka's blog (in German but with lots of pictures).

Philipp Budka can be contacted via e-mail: ph.budka@philbu.net

From http://www.tobaccowise.com/

Part of the Aboriginal Tobacco Strategy Mass Media Campaign goal is to create tobacco wise mass media messages targeting urban Aboriginal youth.

This campaign is intended to denormalise the use of commercial tobacco, educate youth regarding traditional tobacco and provide support for non-smoking ways of life.

Please take the time to visit the “What the elders have to say." There is also have a Media Library with cool posters, flyers and radio public service announcements that inform about the difference between commercial and traditional tobacco.

The Aboriginal Tobacco Strategy is based upon the principles of the overall Aboriginal Cancer Strategy of Cancer Care Ontario.

The purpose of the Aboriginal Tobacco Strategy is to promote “tobacco wise” Aboriginal communities. A tobacco wise community knows the difference between Traditional Tobacco and commercial tobacco and has the knowledge, commitment, resources and skills to mobilize and implement strategies to promote and protect the well being of its members.

Submissions are invited to be presented at two public hearings of the Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Panel.

Region: ON-South - Toronto
9:00 am, August 8-9
InterContinental Hotel Toronto - Willard Room

Region: ON-North - Thunder Bay
9:00 am, August 22-23
Valhalla Inn - Ballroom 3

From the Safe Drinking Water web site at http://www.eps-sdw.gc.ca/index_e.html

To investigate the options for regulating water quality in First Nations communities, the expert panel will hold public hearings this summer in major centres across Canada. By August 31, the panel must complete a report that lists options and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

During the public hearings, the panel will hear from First Nations representatives and others with experience in the drinking water and wastewater fields. If you wish to make a presentation, please contact the Panel Secretary.

The focus of these sessions is to gather views and information for the panel's consideration. The hearings will be informal, and open to both the public and media. In each centre where hearings are being held, there will be a session for presentations confirmed by the panel, followed by an open forum discussion.

Parties who are invited to make a presentation to the panel will receive a letter several weeks in advance. They will be asked to provide the panel with an outline of their presentation and an estimate of the time they will need.

Because of time constraints, the panel may not be able to provide invitations to everyone who asks, and may also have to limit the time allowed for invited presentations. Similarly, at the open forum sessions, presenters should be aware of the limited time available and respectful of others who would also like to speak. If time limits your spoken presentation, remember that the panel will accept written submissions up to August 31.

Poplar Hill First Nation 16th Annual Mens Fast Pitch Tournament

August 16-20, 2006

Travel Day-August 15, 2006

Entry Fee: $1500-Local Teams

$1000-Outside Teams

Open to 8 Outside Teams

4 Local Teams

*Trophys & Medallions will be awarded

Contact Person:

Mervin Owen-772-8838 or 772-9962

Ennis Strang-772-1112 or 772-8838

Zachariah Suggashie-772-8838 or 772-1170

Howard Moose-772-8838 or 772-8838

from http://afn.ca/article.asp?id=2750

REGIONAL TELEHEALTH COORDINATOR

The Regional Telehealth Coordinator works with the dynamic KO Telehealth team to facilitate and direct clinical Telehealth services. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, this Full Time position takes the leaad in coordinating clincal utilitizations of Telehealth. This position is also responsible for supervising and directing First Nation-based Community Telehealth Coordinators to faciliitate Telehealth service deliver. Telemedicine is based on cutting edge technology and is an innovative career choice with many opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• a degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse
• excellent verbal and written communication skills (experience in health promotions, public speaking, videoconferencing as asset)
• ability to work as  a team member as well as independently
• computer skills (word, outlook, power point)
• suervisory experience an asset
• aware of privacy and health legislation
• research and program development experience an asset
• knowledge of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations and other First Nation communities
• ability to prepare and submit reports
• able to speak Oji-Cree an asset

KOTH offers excellent remuneration and benefits. Salary will be dependant on qualifications and work experience.

Deadline for applications is August 11, 2006

Please forward resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Telehealth Hiring Committe

Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340
Balmertown, ON  P0V 1C0
Fax: 80-735-1089

Press Release from NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION

Trial date to be set for Ralph Rowe

     THUNDER BAY, ON, July 11 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy and Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler are pleased with last Friday's decision to continue court processes in the current criminal case against Ralph Rowe - a former pilot and missionary school master charged with various counts of assault.

     "The decision is definitely a sense of relief for those affected not only across NAN territory, but the entire province of Ontario," said NAN Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. "Now it's our job to move forward to prepare for the trial by gaining support for the victims."

     Fiddler's comments come after a July 7th official response from Superior Court Justice E.W. Stach stating the following in a written report regarding a defense charter motion submitted by Rowe in May: "In short there is simply no support on these grounds for Mr. Rowe's claim for a stay of the current proceedings. To hold otherwise would effectively require young victims of sexual abuse to speak up immediately or never be heard."

     Despite Rowe's charter motion for a stay of proceedings due to court delays and abuse of process, court proceedings on this case will resume August 2006 to set a date for trial.

     In addition to serving 3 years of a six year sentence in 1994 for indecent and sexual assaults, Rowe is currently charged with an additional 38 counts of indecent assaults and 34 counts of sexual assault against a total of 28 male victims in nine different settings, most of them northern First Nations, alleged to have taken place between June 29, 1971 and May 1, 1986 (a 16-year span).

     "This isn't just about Ralph Rowe, but about an assault on our people by the church," said NAN Grand Chief Stan Beardy. "By employing Ralph Rowe, the church did not fulfil its obligation to ensure the safety of its patrons - the church should be a safe place."

     Rowe worked in at least 18 NAN First Nation communities between 1971 and 1986. He currently lives in Surrey, BC.

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/For further information: Jenna Young, NAN Director of Communications, (807) 625-4952, (807) 628 3953 (mobile)/

TELEHEALTH SECRETARY

The Telehealth Secretary is a full time 4 month term position that supports the KO Telehealth Administration Team to create an efficient and effective workplace environment. The major duties and responsibilities are a guideline and new tasks and duties will be assigned as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• make travel arrangements for the Telehealth staff
• create and maintain a health resource library
• organize and prepare for Telehealth department meetings, workshops, and conferences
• attend Telehealth meetings; record, distribute, and archive minutes
• take and record messages for Telehealth personnel
• receive and record all Telehealth department staff and community workers timesheets and submit to payroll
• responsible for the Telehealth department purchase orders
• receiveing, logging, and distrubution of incoming mail/faxes; logging and mailing all outgoing mail
• ordering office supplies for Telehealth office and communities
• responsible for shipping/receiving of supplies to northern communities
• assist with scheduling department as required

Qualifications:

• several years experience in office support
• ability to use computer programs such as WordPerfect, MS Word, Excel
• ability to work in a team environment
• knowledge of Sioux Lookout Health Zone First Nations communities
• knowledge of health care is an asset
• valid driver's license

Salary will be dependant on qualifications and work experience.

Deadline for Applications: July 28, 2006

Forward resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Telehealth Hiring Committee
Keeywaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340
Balmertown, ON  P0V 1C0
Fax: 807-735-1089