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