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Keewaywin will be having their treaty day on Thursday June 13, 2002. There will be a table in the conference room where the treaty money will be disbursed. Various activities are being planned for the day. So come over and participate in the activities.

The members of Neskantaga First Nation and co-ordinator Duane Moonias, would like to invite people from across Northern Ontario, to come and take part in our upcoming jamboree. This event will take place starting on Friday June 28th continuing until Monday July 1st. We will also air the jamboree on the Wawatay Radio Network each day from 7pm to 1am EST (times are subject to change). Our special guests will be announced at a later date. Accommodation will be provided, as well as meals. For further information, please contact: Duane Moonias @ (807) 479-2637 or leave message at the Band Office (807) 479-2570 also you can e-mail me at: duanemoonias@knet.ca

The First Nations Agri-Food Youth Program and the First Nations 4-H Association is sponsoring a "FREE" Summer Day Camp called "Exploring 4-H". The 4-H Motto "Learn to do by Doing" will be the format for the daycamp. The Summer day Camp will provide potential 4-H Members and Leaders with the opportunity for a Hands-on learning experience. Explore and understand the meaning behind 4-H. Make a Craft! Play some Games! Make a Healthy Snack! Most of all Have Fun! To Learn more about the 4-H Program or the Summer Day Camp Call: Donna Williamson @ 1-807-475-6993 or 1-800-363-0329 Email: dewillia@tbaytel.net

A two and half day training workshop was held in Keewaywin for the Homemaker trainees. Each participant completed a questionaire prior to the training to assist in the development of the lesson plan for the training. The main topics covered included: nutrition, cleaning and home safety. Trainees practiced patient transfers, lifts and making an occupied bed. Preparing oatmeal bannock and other nutritious snacks was also covered in the training. The trainers from Keewaytinook Okimakanak Health Services were Marney Dodic, a Registered Nurse and Phyllis Chowaniec, a Registered Practical Nurse. The Trainees included Betty Meekis, Laurie Kakegamic, Martha Rae and Derry Kakegamic. Trainees came to the e-centre this afternoon to work on the computers using the Web-CT e-learning tool to access more information about their training program. This is where we will be providing technical support for the trainees once the trainers leave the community. There is also a toll-free number everyone can call to get assistance from Marney or Phyllis, if there are any questions or concerns about the homemakers program (1-800-387-3740 - Northern Chiefs' Balmertown office). Check out the Homemakers Training Program photos from the Keewaywin session.

Here's are some pictures of the scenery on my way to the Ontario First Nations Library conference I attended on May 21 to 24 in Sudbury. The topics included how to run a library, how to adovate the library and it's primary resources. Check out the pictures

BOOSHOO: There is still time to sign up for the Anishinabe Survivor 2002 Youth Leadership & Team-Building Workshop. We are quickly running out of available dates for your youth participants. Please check the Maiingun & Associates website for more information: http://www.maiingun.com PLEASE READ!!!!! For two months, beginning July 1, 2002 and ending August 30, 2002, in the pristine wilderness of Waywayseecappo, 16 First Nations will come together and participate in Anishinabe Survivor. There, they must work together to survive. The Concept Deprived of basic comforts, exposed to the harsh natural elements, their fate determined by how well they can work together…who would you become? For 8 weeks, beginning in July 2002, 2 First Nation communities will come together once a week and will be stranded deep in the wilderness of Waywayseecappo. They will be forced to band together and carve out a new existence, using their collective wits to make surviving in their rugged and primitive environment a little easier. Day by day, the harsh elements and threatening indigenous animals will test the endurance of the Anishinabe Survivors. The Survivors must form their own cooperative society, building shelter, gathering and catching food, and participating in tribal challenges for rewards. Those who succeed in the day-to-day challenges will be rewarded with things to make life in the Waywayseecappo Wilderness more bearable. Those who fail must do without. Each night, the Survivors must attend Tribal Council. At this meeting, they will learn by their struggles to come together and learn the leadership and team-building skills that all First Nation youth will need in the new millennium. Why Your Youth Should Participate? Anishinabe Survivor is an investment in the development of today’s Youth and is an effective approach towards preparing our young people for the challenges the future holds. By promoting youth leadership, Anishinabe Survivor is an effective approach to address current issues of teen pregnancy, youth unemployment, youth drop-out, youth suicides, youth crime prevention, youth economic development, youth alcohol, drug and substance abuse, and other problems. The establishment of a program of this nature is a worthwhile investment in the future of our youth and their development as healthy balanced individuals. FAQ 1. What kinds of challenges are there? There are two kinds. One is a Reward Challenge, in which Survivors compete for luxuries, such as a pizza, gifts, drinks, etc. The second is a Tribal Challenge, in which each tribe competes against each other. The tribe who wins will be given luxuries such as Buffet Style Dinners, Tools and Equipment that will make their time outdoors easier, Special field trips to view the local area, etc. 2. Will there always be two teams? Yes, tribes must compete against each other. The only time there will not be teams is when there are reward challenges. 3. Is communication from the outside world allowed? No. These people are truly stranded in Waywayseecappo. Survivor Essentials Survivors need only to bring clothing (5 days) suitable for the outdoors, rain or shine. They will also need money for their trip to the survivor site and home. Below you will find a schedule of the expected start dates of each group below: Tribal Challenge One (MALES AGED 14-17) July 1 - July 5, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Two (FEMALES AGED 14-17) July 8 - July 12, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Three (MALES AGED 14-17) July 15 - July 19, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Four (FEMALES AGED 14-17) July 22 - July 26, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Five (MALES AGED 14-17) August 5 - August 9, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Six (FEMALES AGED 14-17) August 12 - August 16, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Seven (MALES AGED 14-17) August 19 - August 23, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Six (FEMALES AGED 14-17) August 26 - August 30, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth For More info contact Greg Mentuck, Maiingun & Associates, (204) 859-2599 e:mail: survivor@maiingun.com

Keewaytinook Okimakanak is please to announce that we will be hosting our Science and Technology Summer Camp 2002. The focus of the camps is to promote the awareness of science and technology to the youth of KO. The topics include eco-systems, aquatic and land species, geology of the local landscape and traditional interpretation by elders. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David Neegan or Curtis Lawson @ 1-800-387-3740 or (807) 735-1381. You can view the agenda at: KO Science and Technology Camp

Poplar Hill had a community engagement workshop review on May 22, 2002. From the Northern Chiefs office were Les, Jacob, and Jesse. The local resource people were Health staff, E-centre staff, and two band councillors. It was good to see our results from the workshop on January 24,25 2002. See the pictures from the workshop

Raymond Mason (Keewaywin e-Centre Manager), Dale Jack (North Spirit Lake Computer Technician) and Brian Beaton (K-Net Services Coordinator) attended this year’s Ontario Library Services North (OLSN) conference for First Nation libraries. Information about the conference and the different sessions can be found at the Ontario Library Services North web site. The Ministry of Culture is conducting a series of focus sessions to identify the needs and priorities for First Nations public libraries in Ontario. The Tuesday afternoon session provided everyone with the background information about the opportunities and support services available for First Nation Public Libraries. The Ontario Library Association (OLA) presented several position papers as possible options for developing new libraries and services in First Nations. Wednesday sessions included: * The “New” Ontario Library Services North - its vision and support services * The Library's Contribution to Your Community * Marketing Strategies, Web-page Design and Brochures * The Importance of Partnerships * Library Advocacy Now * Success Stories, Panel Discussions The Annual conference is an opportunity for everyone working with First Nation libraries to come together to share experiences and learn about new opportunities. Setting up a public library in each First Nation provides community members with many new sources of information and support. A strong network of committed librarians are working with their community leadership to bring these new resources to First Nations across Ontario. Watch the K-Net photo gallery for Dale's pictures of this conference.

Poplar Hill had a one day fishing derby on May 19 2002. There were 4 catagories: Men, ladies, youth and kids. Men Issac - 1st place - $500.00 Cash - 28 5/8 " Johnny - 2nd place - $ 20.00+VCR - 27 7/8" Ladies Patricia - 1st place - $200.00 cash - 27" Mary - 2nd place - $20.00+elec.skillet - 26 7/8" Youth Leon - 1st place - $70.00 cash - 27" Johnathan - 2nd place - $10.00+getto blaster - 24" Kids (smallest walleye) Bryon - 1st place - $70.00 cash - 10 1/8" Felix - 2nd place - $5.00+cassette walkman - 10 3/8"