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"THIS COURT ORDERS that this order be directed to the Sheriff of the District of Kenora for enforcement and directs the Ontario Provincial Police and police officers of that service to assist the Sheriff in the endorcement of the Order by removing from the Exploration Property any person contravening its provisions, subject to the discretion of the police acting reasonably with respect to the timing and means of removing any such person;"

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NAN Acknowledges Community Support and Volunteers

THUNDER BAY, ON Friday November 2, 2007: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council together with Poplar Hill First Nation Chief Eli Moose acknowledge the outstanding efforts of Thunder Bay City Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and local and regional volunteers following a four day extensive search for Poplar Hill First Nation member Reggie Bushie.

PRESS RELEASE From: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Ontario (see Letter below)

November 2, 2007

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The Legacy of Hope Foundation launches 'Where are the Children Classroom'
November 1, 2007

The Legacy of Hope Foundation launches Where are the Children Classroom, an exciting new addition to its online resource collection about the Residential School System in Canada, on Education Day at the Manito Ahbee Festival, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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AFN National Chief Accepts Historic 'Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord'

OTTAWA, Nov. 1 - Today, hundreds of First Nations youth from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg to complete a draft five-year action plan called: The Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord. The Accord will set out specific actions to address health, cultural, economic, political and social issues. A draft of the Accord was presented to AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine and Assembly of Manitoba Grand Chief Ron Evans.

From the Kenora Miner and News

Septic systems ‘bad news’ story for northern First Nation
By Jon Thompson - November 01, 2007

The same team that discovered gross inadequacies in the Pikangikum water supply has released a health report showing pandemic conditions of sewage systems on the First Nation of Mishkeegogamang.

From the Anglican Journal ...

Church may soon be reimbursed for residential school payouts
Marites N. Sison - Nov 1, 2007

The Anglican Church of Canada in September submitted a report to the federal government showing how much compensation it has paid out to former students of native boarding schools under an old residential schools settlement agreement.

From the Thunder Bay CHRONICLE-JOURNAL

Volunteers join search for teen
October 31, 2007

The search for missing Grade 9 student Reggie Bushie has broadened to include a volunteer search party and an OPP diving team.

The 15-year-old was last seen with a group of fellow teens on Friday night at the banks of the McIntyre River near May Street.

KO Telemedicine attended a two-day workshop in Toronto hosted by Chief’s of Ontario to discuss the formation of a First Nations Public Health Advisory Committee (FNPHAC).

The goals of this committee are to address the lack of adequate public health services in First Nations communities and to leverage Provincial and Federal resources to coordinate public health services on-reserve.  FNPHAC will also complete a Public Health Framework for First Nation in Ontario. 

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Drawing Our Way to Health: First Nations Children and Youth Art Contest

Oct. 30, 2007 - Enter the First Nations Centre’s children and youth drawing contest for your chance to win one of several iPod shuffles or a special grand prize.

The First Nations Centre at the National Aboriginal Health Organization is proud to announce an ART CONTEST for First Nations children and youth!