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Working with the K-Net team, Rick Garrick produced the following article about the Kuhkenah Network Satellite Dish Realignment initiative. 

K-Net realigns satellite dishes across the north

Rick Garrick - November 24

Airsickness and bad weather could not hold back progress for K-Net’s community network.

NAN press release ... 

First Nation Leaders Gather in Solidarity with KI

November 21, 2007

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy together with Eabametoong First Nation Chief Solomon Atlookan, Ginoogaming First Nation Chief Celia Echum, Muskegowuk Council Grand Chief Stan Louttit, and Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse will gather in solidarity in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) this Thursday November 22, 2007.

Cheryl Chukra, Administrative Assistant and Martina Kanakakeesic, Youth Worker with KORI, were at the Kuhkenah Network display at COO's Education conference - "Our Children, Our Future, OurWay!" in Thunder Bay.

From CBC News ...

Beware the fine print in high-speed internet ads: CBC Marketplace probe

November 21, 2007

Some Canadian internet providers are promising high-speed services they aren't always delivering, a CBC Marketplace investigation has found.

"We're totally being pushed on speed," said Dali Bentolila, a telecom consultant from Canada who spends most of his time in Buenos Aires.

From  Canadian Council on Learning

A breakthrough for Aboriginal learning in Canada

Ottawa, Nov. 20, 2007—The Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) and its Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, in partnership with Aboriginal organizations in Canada, have developed an innovative approach to measuring Aboriginal learning—one that should lead to more effective lifelong learning and contribute to a higher quality of life for Aboriginal Peoples across Canada.

United Nations Slams Conservative Children’s Policies

OTTAWA, November 20, 2007  – A new United Nations report on the plight of children confirms what many Canadians already know – the Conservative government of Stephen Harper is content to let children fend for themselves, Liberal Social Development Critic Ruby Dhalla said today.

The 7.3M satellite earth station in Sioux Lookout is now pointing at Telesat's Anik F3 satellite. The re-positioning of the dish was successfully completed by Adi Linden and Terence Burnard early this morning.

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Good Practices for Multi-Site Videoconferencing in First Nations

This event will seek input from many communities to develop guidelines for good practice for multi-site videoconferencing, share experiences of good practice, identify resources and training needed in communities to encourage videoconferencing.

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COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Visit the NAAW web site for more information at
http://www.naaw.net  

N.A.A.W., or National Addictions Awareness Week, is a time to celebrate the joy of an addictions free lifestyle. It is a time to honour each other.

You can take part by organizing a community activity during National Addictions Awareness Week.

Hold a sober dance, honour outstanding community members or just have a fun feast. Join hands and form a circle - Keep the Circle Strong!!