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First Nation Water Policy Forum is Confirmed and Scheduled for October 15-16-17, 2008

September 19, 2008

Dear Leadership:

Please be advised that the First Nation Water Policy Forum is confirmed and scheduled for October 15-16-17, 2008. It will be held at the Garden River First Nation Recreation Centre located close to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Once finalized, information on travel and accommodations and the draft agenda will be forthcoming.

From the Ottawa Citizen 

Gag order - Privy Council Office tightens muzzle on public service for campaign

David Pugliese and Kathryn May, Ottawa Citizen - September 19, 2008

Ottawa - The Privy Council Office has put an unprecedented clamp on government business during the federal election, slowing the workings of the bureaucracy almost to a crawl in some areas.

From the Orillia Packet and Times

Court ruling a blow to Rama - First Nation asked for its 35 per cent casino cut to be maintained

By Courtney Whalen - September 19, 2008 

A Superior Court ruling dismissing a Chippewas of Rama bid to retain 35 per cent of net revenue from Casino Rama has left the chief, council and community “surprised and disappointed” says Chief Sharon Stinson Henry.

Letter from Chiefs of Ontario Office re: Special Chiefs Assembly, November 18-20, 2008

Dear Leadership:

As per the direction of the Political Confederacy please be advised that the Chiefs of Ontario will be holding a Special Chiefs Assembly for November 18-19-20, 2008. It will be held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel located in Toronto, Ontario.

Once finalized, information on travel, accommodations and the draft agenda will be forthcoming.