NAN host annual Day of Prayer for suicide prevention
NAN HOSTS ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER
THUNDER BAY, ON Monday September 12, 2005: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic will host the fourth annual NAN Day of Prayer in Thunder Bay this week.
DATE: Wednesday September 14, 2005
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Main Boardroom, 710 Victoria Avenue East Victoriaville Mall, Third Floor (Centennial Square entrance/Victoria Ave. entrance)
NAN Day of Prayer is a spiritual event designed to raise community awareness and support of the rising number of suicides among First Nation people, particularly in NAN territory - an area covering two-thirds of Ontario spanning East to Quebec's border, West to Manitoba, and North of the 51st parallel to the coasts of James and Hudson's Bays.
Community members, including elders, women, and youth across NAN territory are expected to participate in the event.
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For more information please contact:
Jenna Young
Communications Officer
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
(807) 625 4952
(807) 628 3953 (cellular)