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Keewaytinook Okimakanak (Northern Chiefs Council) located in Balmertown, Ontario provides technical services to its member First Nations communities in remote north-western Ontario.   Keewaytinook Okimakanak, Public Works Unit invites applications for an Operations and Maintenance Technologist, to be located at the Balmertown office.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for acting as a resource and advisor to KeewaytinookOkimakanak communities with regard to all matters to the operation and maintenance of community infrastructure.

Qualifications :

Secondary education or community College in the engineering related fields or an associated specialty. Experience in the theory and practice of operation and maintenance of public infrastructure, including community building, water and sewer systems, landfills/refuse sites, roads/bridges and other community services.

All applications will be considered, but preferences will be for a minimum of five years related experience in operation and maintenance field.  Current membership or eligibility for membership in OACETT.

Please submit cover letter and resume in writing by August 29, 2003 to :

Public Works Manager,
Keewaytinook Okimakanak,
Box 340, 127 Mine Road,
Balmertown, Ontario, P0V 1C0
Tel. 1(807) 735-1381 Fax 1 (807) 735-1385

Copies of job description available on request and only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

KITCHENUMAYKOOSIB

INVITATIONAL MEN'S BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

OPEN PICK UP TOURNAMENT: OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD TO SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH

ENTRY FEE PER TEAM: $1000.00 & 12 PLAYERS PER TEAM

   CHAMPIONS    $6000.00        FINALIST    $4000.00

CONSOLATION $3000.00     RUNNERS UP $1000.00

CHIEF & COUNCIL SPONSORED: $5000.00 & TOURNAMENT PRIZES ARE BASED ON EIGHT TEAMS.

THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY IF THERE ARE EIGHT TEAMS.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 2003

MINI RAFFLE: MAIN PRIZE 27" COLOUR TV

MONSTER BINGO : $5000.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

MARCEL MCKAY ;@ HOME 537 9949

WORK 537 2259            FAX 537 2568

TOURNAMENT POSTER AVAILABLE: CALL AND GIVE US YOUR FAX NUMBER

Booshoo, Wacheaye, Sago, Tansi and Hi

The 7th Generation Athletics Circle would like to update everyone on the upcoming "2nd Annual Nish Women's Broomball Classic" to be held in Thunder Bay at the Fort William First Nation Arena.  The dates for this event are October 10-13, 2003.  A-side champs will receive $10,000.00 and champion jackets and finalists will recieve $6,000.00.  B-side champs will receive $4,000.00 and runners up $2,000.00.  C-side champs will receive $1,000.00 and runners up $500.00.  A total of $23,500.00 in cash and prizes!!!  

We have been receiving numerous calls and expect a lot of people to join us on Thanksgiving weekend!  Team managers or coaches call us to confirm your spot!  Team entry is $1,500.00 (not thousand as in the previous entry...hehe) and this includes your players passes.  DEADLINE is August 29, 2003 or first 20 teams!!!!  

Confirmed teams to date:

1) Fort William Wolverines

2) Eabametoong Northern Lights

3) Eabametoong Charlie's Angels (new)

4) Michikan Lake Starz

5) Nibinamik Native Stars

6) Neskantaga Lady Hawks

7) Webequie (new)

8) Kingfisher Lake (new)

9) DFC Thunderhawks

10) Big Trout Lake Blazers

11) Team Mishkeegogamang

12) Wemindji Ice Stars, Quebec (new)

13) Team Chisasibi, Quebec (new)

14) Waswanipi Northern Stars, Quebec

We expect a good crowd and a good and safe time...come watch and support our First Nation ladies show their stuff!!  

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TOURNAMENT DANCE IS IN THE WORKS AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE TOURNAMENT!!

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FAMILY MEMBERS, FIRST NATION ORGANIZATIONS OR BUSINESSES!!  SUPPORT YOUR TEAM!!!

The following is available for your family members, First Nation organizations or Business...

TEAM ICE SPONSORSHIP

Support your team by sponsoring their game ($100.00 per game or $200.00 per championship game) and you will be granted the following:

• Ice ime sponsors will receive 4 announcements per game, before, twice during and after;
• Community, company or family sponsor on website; and,
• Follow up by a thank you letter and card.

DUE DATE:  Friday, October 3, 2003

PLACE AN AD TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM IN OUR SOUVENIR PROGRAM!!

Your community members or family members will have the opportunity to show their team support by placing an Ad in our Souvenir tournament program (8x10):

• Quarter page ad:  $75.00
• A half page ad:  $125.00
• A full page ad:  $250.00

DUE DATE:  Friday, September 26, 2003

Please make cheque payable to:  7th Generation Hockey

For more information contact Joanne Mamakeesic at 807-625-0327 or email at ma2kzc@hotmail.com

The two hour opening of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation 8th annual conference can be watched on-line by clicking here between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 19.

The 2003 OFNTSC Innovations Gathering is taking place at the Holiday Inn Waterfront, Sault Ste. Marie, ON between August 19th - 21st, 2003. The Conference Agenda is available on-line.

Dan Pellerin, K-Net's Network Manager is working with the OFNTSC team to set up the video conferencing equipment and bring this event to all the First Nations across Ontario.

The opening ceremonies will be archived and available on-line shortly after the event.

Cambrian College President Sylvia Barnard and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute Executive Director Ruth Baxter signed a Agreement for Partnership and Collaboration in Higher Education though Community-Based Delivery August 7, 2003.

Through the Agreement, Cambrian College and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute will foster educational opportunities and encourage excellence in the development and delivery of postsecondary education and training programs. Objectives of the partnership include improving accessibility, retention, and success of Aboriginal students in postsecondary programs; ensuring quality programmming; responding to the employment and training needs within First Nation communities; and working together to contribute to the advancement of First Nations self-governance, economic development and self-sufficiency.

The agreement will also provide a vehicle for collaboration in future program development, student services, and faculty professional development.

Pictures at http://photos.knet.ca/CambrianCollegeAndOshkiPartnership

On Thursday August 14th at approximately 15:00 CST a huge power outage in southern Ontario and the North Eastern United States was experienced.  K-Net's network equipment in Toronto was affected as it ran out of battery backup power affecting community access for internet and other networking services.   Rolling blackouts  (electrical wave?) are expected to continue for the next two days.   K-Net apologies for the inconveniences.

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/08/14/blackout030814

NISHNAWBE-ASKI  LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Employment Opportunity

The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is a unique legal services organization governed by a First Nation Board of Directors with its administrative office in Thunder Bay.  The Corporation provides legal, paralegal, public legal education, law reform, restorative justice and victim/witness services to the members of First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN).  This innovative legal service places substantial responsibility for the administration of justice and the provision of all legal services to the members of NAN.  NALSC is presently recruiting a Full Time Executive Director to manage and direct the overall operations of the Corporation.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Working under the direction and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of NALSC policies and procedures in the supervision and management of the overall services and program delivery of this unique organization.  He/she will plan, assess and implement the future direction and operation of NALSC to improve the administration of justice.  In addition, he/she is responsible in a variety of duties including the supervision of all staff; the preparation of financial, annual workplans and reports; negotiations for additional resources; and liaises with funding agencies, governments, First Nations and justice/court personnel.  He/she will facilitate, plan and direct the on-going development and delivery of Community Accountability Conferencing incorporating traditional approaches as outlined in the NALSC Strategic Plan and assist First Nations in the planning, research and development of alternative justice systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University/College degree in management studies, law, social services and/or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with the Euro-Canadian legal system and Aboriginal justice systems and issues.
• Five to ten years work experience in program management and administration capacity preferably in an Aboriginal organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Anishnawbe way and a proven ability to work effectively with people of diverse educational and cultural orientations and affiliations.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Computer skills in word processing using MS Word.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively.
• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway.

LOCATION:   Thunder Bay, Ontario
SALARY:   To be determined based upon experience.
CLOSING DATE:  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003

Please send resume including three (3) references to:  Hiring Committee, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, 86 Cumberland Street South, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2V3

Tel: 807-622-1413, Toll Free: 1-800-465-5581, Fax: 807-622-3024

For more information and a copy of the complete job description, please call Zelda Watt at 1-800-465-5581.  Please Note:  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Eric Tsang and Jim Hamilton from the Communications Research Centre in Ottawa travelled to Sioux Lookout on Monday, August 11 to meet with K-Net staff about the Kuh-ke-nah satellite network. Carl Seibel from FedNor in Thunder Bay joined the meetings on Tuesday, August 12.

Homecoming Pictures at

http://acec.firstnationschools.ca

Check on the on-line Photo Gallery and be sure to sign the Guestbook.

The August 7 issue of Wawatay News contains two more news stories about the work being completed within the Kuh-ke-nah Network of Smart First Nations demonstration project.

This week's issue of the Kuh-ke-nah page in Wawatay News include the following articles:

• Filmmaker, videographer visits KO communities - The last two weeks of July saw two different groups with video cameras touring the communities of Poplar Hill, North Spirit Lake and Keewaywin. Visits included stops in the KO offices in Sioux Lookout and Balmertown and on the way to Keewaywin, the crew stopped off in Slate Falls First Nations.
• Guestbooks offer interesting comments, potential economic opportunities - The on-line guestbooks that appear on different First Nation web sites offer an insight into some possible ways to attract the development of new initiatives across the region.
• K-Net Showcase - contains photos and URL addresses for different First Nation artists who are posting their art work on-line on their own personal web sites at http://myknet.org and at http://artists.knet.ca.

Rick Garrick is researching additional stories for future articles. If you have a story that you want to share about this project and the work that is happening in your community to get connected, please send us an e-mail.

Various newspaper articles are being scanned and stored for reference purposes in this photo gallery.