Archive - Mar 20, 2008

NAN Grand Chief and AFN National Chief to visit jailed KI leaders on Good Friday

NATIONAL CHIEF TO VISIT JAILED KI LEADERSHIP

Thursday March 20, 2008  

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy and Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler will welcome Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Phil Fontaine during a visit with KI leaders at both correctional facilities in Thunder Bay tomorrow.

The First Nation leaders will address supporters and will be available to media following a visit with KI council member Cecilia Begg at the District Jail.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug standing with their jailed leaders in the protection of their Homelands

From the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug homepage at http://kitchenuhmaykoosib.com/ 

PRESS RELEASE
March 20, 2008

Kitchenuhmaykoosib, Ontario - We are saddened today that our leaders have been jailed for contempt and they’re there for what they strongly believe – to protect Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) Homelands! 

Sioux Lookout's Race Relations Week 2008 - Let's CHAT: Create Harmony Around Town

Race Relations Week opens Friday March 21 in Sioux Lookout.  The opening event is Let’s Walk Together:  Gamamawibimosemin:  A Good Friday Walk for Building Right Relations.

Mary Carpenter - People Making Changes Award

March 20 is the deadline for the Mary Carpenter - People Making Changes Award.