"Waawiisokodatidaa-Keeping the Circle Strong" Residential School Gathering 2005

The upcoming "Waawiisokodatidaa-Keeping the Circle Strong" Residential School gathering is being planned to take place at Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage) First Nation on May 17, 18, 19, 2005.

The gathering will be held at the conference centre of the Golden Eagle Entertainment Centre near Kenora, Ontario. Everyone is welcomed.

For more information or to register (no charge) e-mail: risnana@kahac.org or call (807) 543-1065 or Toll Free 1-877-224-2281.

This event is very timely with the recent press coverage concerning the settlement package being negotiated by the Assembly of First Nations with the federal government. Click here to see today's Canadian Press article, "Lump-sum payouts possible in Liberal residential schools plan" by Sue Bailey