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NETWORKING NORTH RETURNS AFTER TRIUMPHANT 1st YEAR

Wasaya Airways is doing its part to promote local and surrounding area businesses to First Nation Communities in Northwestern Ontario

Thunder Bay, Ontario -- Tuesday, February 27, 2007   Wasaya Airways LP will be hosting the 2nd Annual Networking North conference and trade show on Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at the Valhalla Inn Ballroom from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Based on the huge success last year, the event will be open to over 35 local and surrounding area exhibitors. Networking North is a significant forum that brings First Nation communities and businesses together to network.

“We gained more exposure for our store, and created awareness of the products we carry and the packages we are able to put together for First Nation communities,” said Mike Fonso of Play It Again Sports following last year’s event.

The delegate numbers have tripled this year, with delegates from 21 communities across Northwestern Ontario, all communities that Wasaya Airways services. Representatives from each community consist of a member of the Chief and Council, store owners and operators, the Economic Development Corporation, or a band manager or administrator. These are the decision makers of the First Nation communities.

Mayor Lynn Peterson will be welcoming delegates to Thunder Bay in the morning, and media are encouraged to attend. Interviews with Tom Morris, President & CEO of Wasaya Airways LP, can also be scheduled.

Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC)

4th Annual Youth Symposium on Culture, Language and Tradition

For First Nations Youth 15 to 29

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

MARCH 8th, 2007
 
(Depending on availability of space, late registrations may be accepted until March 13th, 2007)

Registrations limited to 300 participants

Check online at
www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/youth
for
Agenda & Listing of Workshops

Host Community Profile
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island

Bring your dancing regalias!    

For more information, please contact Laura Calm Wind, Youth Coordinator 1-807-626-9339 or by email at laura@coo.org

Drug and Alcohol Free Event!!

Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council
4th Annual Youth Symposium on Culture, Tradition and Language

“Now is the time for our generation to learn and preserve our sacred gifts.”

REGISTRATION FORM

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Age:___________________________________________________________________

Gender:_______________________________________________________________

First Nation Community/Organization:________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________________________________________

Fax:___________________________________________________________________

Email:_________________________________________________________________

Are you a student?              ____YES ______NO

Academic Institution:_________________________________________________

Why do you want to attend?:__________________________________________

You may be required to share a room. Who will you share accommodations with?_______________________________________________

Are you representing a youth council?_____YES_______NO

If yes, what is the name of your council?______________________________

Mode of transportation to Wikwemikong:

_____Driving _______Airline_______  Bus _______Other

Please fax to:

Laura Calm Wind, Youth Coordinator, Chiefs of Ontario 807-626-940
For additional information, please call
807-626-9339 or email laura@coo.org

www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/youth 

FIRST AID/CPR INSTRUCTOR COURSE

An EMP Canada – Medic First Aid Core (first aid and CPR) Instructor course costing $570.00 has been scheduled:

When:  May  2, 3, 4, 2007

Where:  

Regional Training Center
15 Ocean Av., 2nd Floor
Kenora, ON
(The old St. Joseph Hospital, down the street from Lake of the Woods Dist. Hospital)

The course will include the EMP Canada College Classroom Communicator Self-Study Guide, Basic (Emergency), Basic Plus (Standard), and all levels of CPR. The Self-Study guide must be done 2 weeks in advance and returned.

Register now……

Deadline for Registration is April 14. 2007

Please complete and fax or mail this form to the address at the bottom of the application:

Name: ______________________________________________________________
Company/ Organization: _______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________  Prov.: ______ P.C.: _____________
Tel(W): (       ) _____________   Tel (H): (       ) _________________
Fax: (       ) ______________   e-mail: _________________________

Payment ($570.00): ____________