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From the Thunder Bay Chroncile Journal

Bear researchers head to France

By Karen McKinley

Local knowledge is key to preserving Ontario's polar bear population, says the chief of a remote First Nation community.

So, Washaho Cree Nation Chief Matthew Kakekaspan is heading to Paris, France to present the findings of an ongoing study into the polar bear population of the province's remote North.

DEAR Community Members, Parents, Teachers, Grandparents:

During the weekend of January 14th to 17th, 2011 Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) and Wawatay Native Communications Society are joining forces to present a Radio-a-thon, there will also be a platform for youth to discuss issues and events in their social environment.