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Eabametoong Fort Hope Ladies Broomball Tournament

January 25-28 2007

@ Joseph Jacob Nate Memorial Arena Eabametoong First Nation.

Entry Fee $1000.00 requiring 50 % deposit or in full prior to schedule inclusion
deadline16th of January 2007

Maximum 16 Teams

Open-Status not required, Imports allowed

For more information call 1-807-242-7295 or leave a brief message with the Tournament's hosts e-mail addresses eabametoongforthopebraves@knet.ca or eabametoongtournaments@knet.ca

OPEN to Ladies Broomball Teams and to Bingo Players Everywhere!

3rd Annual Ladies Broomball Tournament

Pickle Lake Arena

February 16-18, 2006

Entry Fee $1500.00

1st Place    $8000.00

2nd Place  $2500.00

3rd Place  $1500.00

Prizes Based on 8 teams.    100% payout.

Contact Michael Bottle (807)928-2490/ 2837

Destani Skunk   (807)928-2881

10th Annual Thomas Ash Memorial Hockey Tournament

Pickle Lake Arena

February 9-11, 2007

Entry Fee $1500.00

1st Place $8000.00

2nd Place $2500.00

3rd Place $1500.00

For more information contact
Michael Bottle (807)928-2490/2837

From Heritage Canada press release (for more information about applying to become a Cultural Capital of Canada visit http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/ccc/index_e.cfm)

Wendake Designated a 2007 Cultural Capital of Canada

OTTAWA, December 18, 2006 - On behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, today announced that the Huron-Wendat Nation of Wendake, Quebec, has been designated a 2007 Cultural Capital of Canada, in the less than 50,000 population category. Comox Valley, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan have also been named Cultural Capitals for 2007.

"Canada's New Government is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians by supporting projects that increase their access to the arts and culture," said Minister Oda. "The Cultural Capitals of Canada Program celebrates the unique character of Canadian municipalities and recognizes the important role they play in highlighting the richness and diversity of our culture."

"I'm proud that this community has been recognized for its commitment to nurturing arts and culture as a part of life here in Wendake," said Minister Verner.

Located 10 kilometres north of the city of Québec, Wendake has a strong sense of place, and this is reflected in its cultural programming. Carrefour des Nations, a festival of contemporary Aboriginal arts and culture, will showcase the First Nations artists and their unique culture. There will also be theatrical productions, exhibitions, literary readings, musical performances, and a traditional pow-wow, which will include exchanges with First Nations from around the world. These initiatives will leave a lasting legacy as a testimony to Wendake's commitment to the arts and culture.

The Cultural Capitals of Canada awards recognize the achievements of communities that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the arts and culture. Funding is awarded for special projects that celebrate arts and culture and create a cultural legacy for the community. The Huron-Wendat Nation of Wendake could receive a contribution of up to $500,000.

An independent advisory committee, composed of the mayors of the 2006 Cultural Capitals of Canada and experts in the arts and culture fields, unanimously recommended the communities to be designated to Minister Oda.

Canadian municipalities and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities can apply to this program. The Department is currently evaluating applications for the 2008 and 2009 awards. The application deadline for the 2010 Cultural Capitals of Canada awards is October 15, 2007.

A list of all applicant communities, a summary of the projects of the designated communities, and the maximum possible funding they can receive can be found on the Department of Canadian Heritage website at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.

Fact Sheet 1 - 2007 Cultural Capitals of Canada

Edmonton, Alberta - Category: Population over 125 000
Maximum contribution: $2 million

"Building Connections" emerges from Edmonton's recognition of the contribution made by culture to quality of life. In keeping with this vision, 2007 will set the scene for a series of projects, which includes a year-long poetry festival. "Nightworks," a series of performances and light displays, will highlight the city's urban landscape. "Edmonton Explorations" will feature visual and media arts productions and exhibits by local artists. The year 2007 will truly be dedicated to "building connections" as Edmonton showcases its cultural vitality and the diversity of its population and strengthens ties between citizens and artists.

Comox Valley, British Columbia - Category: Population between 50 000 and 125 000
Maximum contribution: $750,000

"Land of Plenty" brings together five communities in the Comox Valley, whose name comes from the First Nation word k'omoks, which means "a celebration of creative abundance." From the creation of an original musical theatre production immortalizing local legends to the preservation of Aboriginal cultural traditions and public art installations and performances, "Land of Plenty" celebrates the cultural history and vitality of all five communities and involves residents and visitors in exploring and celebrating the links between these communities' landscape, heritage industries, and creative sector.

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Category: Population under 50 000
Maximum contribution: $500,000

Moose Jaw's commitment to the arts and culture shines through in its "Year of the Creative Person." Celebrations include an art project and workshops to introduce the public to works and techniques of an Aboriginal painter and a sidewalk artist, a summer play exploring Moose Jaw's colourful reputation as the "Chicago of the Prairies," drama camps for children, and song-writing workshops. Moose Jaw's strong sense of community spirit will be highlighted throughout the year as a 2007 Cultural Capital of Canada.

Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec - Category: Population under 50 000
Maximum contribution: $500,000

"Célébrer le passé, construire l'avenir" features cultural heritage and its place in contemporary times. Among the many projects planned are a contemporary symphonic work based on The Lord of the Rings, screenings of documentaries about the region in store windows, and a publication of quotes by local residents. This community has demonstrated a strong commitment to celebrating the past while focusing on the future. Pride in its achievements is a theme reflected throughout its proposal and a concept embraced by the entire community.

Wendake, Quebec - Category: Population under 50 000
Maximum contribution: $500,000

Located 10 kilometres north of the city of Québec, Wendake has a strong sense of place, which is reflected in its programming. Its artists and unique culture will be at the forefront, with "Carrefour des Nations," a festival of contemporary Aboriginal arts and culture. There will also be theatrical productions, exhibitions, literary readings, musical performances, and a traditional pow wow, which will include exchanges with First Nations from around the world. These initiatives will leave a lasting legacy as a testimony to Wendake's commitment to the arts and culture.

From The Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada (AHRDCC) conference web site at http://www.ahrdcc.com/HRconference/index.php 

Unlocking Aboriginal Potential in the Workforce - National Aboriginal Recruitment, Retention & Advancement Conference

Conference Dates:

April 3, 2007 - Pre-conference Workshops
April 4 & 5, 2007 - Conference

Location: Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa

About the Conference
Unlocking Aboriginal Potential in the Workforce is the council's first national Aboriginal recruitment, retention and advancement conference. The conference will bring 250 human resource and Aboriginal diversity professionals from the employer, Aboriginal education and career development communities together for two-days of learning and networking in the eloquence of Ottawa's premier hotel, the Fairmont Château Laurier. The conference answers the call from Canada's employers and Aboriginal communities for an opportunity to advance new solutions toward Aboriginal workforce development and employment inclusion strategies in Canada.

Who Should Attend: Employers, Aboriginal employment practitioners, human resource & diversity managers, educators, and the career development community.

Call for Presenters
Deadline for submissions: January 26, 2007
Read the complete submission guidelines for workshop topic suggestions and details on submitting a prosposal.

Call for Presenters Guidelines - Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2007

The Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada (AHRDCC) invites submissions for conference workshops that highlight promising strategies/case studies/research and workforce partnership strategies that may generate creative new workforce solutions about:

• human capital leadership initiatives
• the implementation of Aboriginal workforce inclusion strategies
• innovative concepts for recruitment, retention or advancement strategies
• new methods to reach and engage the Aboriginal labour market.

Workshops should be concise, dynamic and interactive presentations that provide participants with resource tools and concepts that can be put to practical use in the workplace. Presenters are asked to focus on the lesson that needs to be delivered.

Workshops will be approximately 1.5 hours in length and as interactive as possible. Space is available for up to 50 delegates to attend each workshop. Some workshops may be offered more than once.

To show our gratitude to presenters we will provide each presenter with one complimentary conference registration. Presenters will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

Suggested Workshop Topics

• building a workplace strategy upon the business case for Aboriginal inclusion
• how to recruit the best Aboriginal talent
• Aboriginal people with disabilities
• overcoming barriers to employment
• addressing social issues through employment
• labour market trends and Aboriginal people
• engaging and retaining an Aboriginal workforce
• emerging human resource issues and trends in corporate Canada
• communication and protocols for effective collaboration
• marketing Aboriginal talent to employers
• effective networking and business relationship building tips
• employment law, legal issues, legislation, policies
• partnership solutions among industry, education and Aboriginal Human Resource Development Agreement holders (AHRDAs)
• organizational development and employee investment for success
• strategies for lifelong learning and Aboriginal employee advancement
• overcoming the cultural divide in partnerships,
• workplaces and training
• matching training to industry demands
• growing trades opportunities
• preparing the Aboriginal candidate for apprenticeship
• retention of Aboriginal learners in secondary and post-secondary contexts
• results and lessons learned from pilot projects in Aboriginal workforce development

Submitting a Proposal
Workshop presenters are encouraged to focus on one or two quality submissions rather than proposing a large number of presentations. The conference committee will consider a submission based on its appeal to a wide range of conference delegates and its relevance to the conference theme. You will be notified by email by Friday, February 9, 2007 if your presentation is selected.

Please provide the following:

• a description of your workshop (approximately 100 words)
• a brief description of what participants will learn and target audience
• how your workshop addresses the conference theme
• why your proposal should be selected
• a brief biography/curriculum vitae or up-to-date resume including your experience as a speaker/presenter

Please forward the above information by email to the conference organizers before
4:00 p.m. PST, Friday January 26, 2007.

For more information, contact:

Unlocking Aboriginal Potential in the Workforce
c/o First Nations Training & Consulting Services
PO Box 5000
Saanichton, BC  V8M 2C5
p - 250.652.7097
f - 250.652.7039
e - fntcs@telus.net
w - www.firstpeoplescanada.com