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"Embracing our Givers of Life - Honouring the Woman" Traditional Powwow

Deer Lake First Nation - August 28 - 30, 2008

We are proud to announce that our daughter Aimee Williams, from Kashechewan won the Write to Read Contest for the Ontario region.

This contest is held by A National family literacy project by World Literacy of Canada.

Congratulations to her!

From CBC.ca

Critics launch cyber battle over copyright bill

August 17, 2008

Canadian Press: Kate Scroggins

OTTAWA - Critics of the Harper government's proposed changes to the Copyright Act have launched a cyber crusade to fight the controversial bill.

They're using everything from Facebook to YouTube to Wikipedia to blogs to get their message out. They want the government to either scrap or make serious amendments to Bill C-61 when Parliament resumes next month.

From the Sudbury Star

Mining talks bring different results for Northern Ontario First Nations

Posted By THE CANADIAN PRESS    

Officials of the Lac Seul First Nation say they're upset that talks with Gold Eagle Mines failed to produce any benefits for the northwestern Ontario reserve.

NNEC press release ...

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council announces William Dumas as new Executive Director

(Sioux Lookout Ontario, August 15th, 2008)  The Interim Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. William Dumas, effective July 15, 2008 as the new Executive Director of the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council.

Mr. Dumas is Cree, he is fluent and writes in his language, he is from South Indian Lake and is a member of the Nelson House First Nation in Manitoba.

NAN Press Release

NAN Grand Chief launches Project Beyshick 2008 at Anishnawbe Keeshigun

            THUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 15 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy launched Project Beyshick 2008 with introductions of the 10 NAN participants at the Anishnawbe Keeshigun festival at Fort William Historical Park today.

Press release ...

Cyr Drilling International and Webequie First Nation Announce Joint Venture - New Ontario Company to Provide Drilling and Early Exploration Services

TORONTO, Aug. 14 /CNW/ - Cyr Drilling International, a leading diamond drilling company, and a group of private investors announced a landmark joint venture with Webequie First Nation to provide drilling and early exploration services in Ontario.

Be sure to visit our webpage: http://getyouthministries.myknet.org and let us know if you will be bringing any of your young people. Or call any of the following contacts for more information.

Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre is hosting the 2nd Annual 'Summer Institute for Immersion Schools in the Sioux Lookout District', Aug. 19 -21.  The event will be taking place at the KC Hall in Sioux Lookout.

INAC Press Release ...

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LAUNCHES ENGAGEMENT PROCESS ON FRAMEWORK FOR ABORIGINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Ottawa (August 8, 2008) - Today, the Government of Canada launched an engagement process to seek input in the development of a new federal framework for Aboriginal economic development.