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Over 12 MILLION hits on the K-Net servers for the second month in a row!!

Several of the K-Net servers that are being monitored for hits, visits and usage statistics using the webalizer program again showed an increase in June. In particular, the http://myknet.org server rose again to over 6.4 million hits during this month.

Please note:

• the Hosting server statistics are no longer included in the monthly K-Net statistics because individual sites are monitoring their own traffic;
• other on-line K-Net services, such as K-Net chat and the video streamer are not included in these numbers;
• server traffic monitoring information is located at http://tech.knet.ca/~tech/monitoring.

PRESS RELEASE

June 30, 2003

NOMS recognizes a friend

Northern Ontario Medical School recently recognized the outstanding support and commitment of Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic with the presentation of a special plaque. The award was made at the close of NOMS' Aboriginal Workshop held recently in the Anishinabeg community of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation near Kenora.

In making the special presentation Dr. Roger Strasser, Founding Dean of NOMS, acknowledged Kakegamic's successful efforts in ensuring that Aboriginal People have a strong voice on the new NOMS Board of Directors. He also acknowledged Kakegamic's contribution to the development of NOMS' curriculum, governance, and to the issues around recruitment and retention of Aboriginal students.

"Goyce has been a strong advocate for Aboriginal People, and for the cause of NOMS," said Strasser. "It hasn't always been easy for us to hear what Goyce has to say, but there is no doubt that NOMS is a better institution because of Goyce's support, advice and assistance."

In accepting the award Kakegamic thanked Strasser, and the staff and faculty of NOMS. He acknowledged the efforts to bring Aboriginal issues to the forefront within NOMS, but said there is still a great deal to be done.

"I accept this recognition not for myself but for all of the partners; NAN, Grand Council Treaty #3, Anishnabek Nation, who worked collectively to bring a full campus to Thunder Bay to serve the needs of the Northwest," said Kakegamic. "However, this is only the first step. There is much work ahead and we must be ready to roll up our sleeves and get on with the job at hand."

A new medical school for the whole of Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario Medical School is a joint venture of Laurentian and Lakehead Universities. With main campuses in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, NOMS will have multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario, in large and small communities.  NOMS will contribute to improving the health care of people in Northern Ontario.

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For more information contact:

Michael OReilly
NOMS-West Communications Officer
(807) 229-7746
michael.oreilly@normed.ca
www.normed.ca

Mick Lowe
NOMS-East Communications Officer
(705) 969-7213
mick.lowe@normed.ca
www.normed.ca

Sandy Lake Invitational Volleyball Tournament

July 16 - 19 2003.(during the Music Festival)

Mens division                           Ladies division

Entry Fee: $500.00                  Entry Fee: $400.00

1st $2500.00                            1st - 1500.00

2nd $1500.00                           2nd - $1000.00

3rd $1000.00                            3rd - $500.00

(Based on 10 teams)                 (Based on 8 teams)

Cash prizes are subject to change due to number of teams entering

Individual cash awards for both divisions

To enter your team call the recreation office in sandy lake at 807 774 5445 ask for Jaymie or email me at jaymiemorrisrae@knet.ca

The June 26 issue of Wawatay News contains two more news stories about the work being completed within the Kuh-ke-nah Network of Smart First Nations demonstration project.

This week's issue of the Kuh-ke-nah page in Wawatay News include the following articles:

• First Nation schools get improved Internet connections - In partnership with Industry Canada's SchoolNet program, Keewaytinook Okimakanak staff are working with First Nation schools to access high speed Internet services. As the Administrations of the Ontario Regional Management Organization, Angie Morris and Barb Wong are supporting FN schools across the province to bring these connectivity resources into each First Nation.
• knews.knet.ca and community websites provide news - Barney Turtle (Fort Severn), David McKay (Keewaywin) and Darrell Ostamas (Deer Lake) are Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nation Multi-media Producers hired under Industy Canada's Smart Communities program. They share how they work with their communities to post news stories about local happenings and information.
• K-Net Showcase - contains photos from the Poplar Hill First Nation portal (http://poplarhill.firstnation.ca)

Rick Garrick is researching additional stories for future articles. If you have a story that you want to share about this project and the work that is happening in your community to get connected, please send us an e-mail.

Various newspaper articles are being scanned and stored for reference purposes in this photo gallery.

The opening of the First Nations University of Canada is a long time dream of many people. The new building, designed by Douglas Cardinal (who is also involved with the design of the new Minoyawin Hospital in Sioux Lookout) and the expanded mandate of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College creates new opportunities for all Aboriginal people across Canada. Check out the CBC news story as well as the video clip about the opening that contains interviews with the university's vice-president and other First Nation leaders.

Charles Fox was given another three-year term as the leader of the Chiefs of Ontario organization on Wednesday, June 25.

The Chiefs of Ontario is the largest First Nations group in Canada next to the Assembly of First Nations, representing 160,000 people in 134 First Nations across Ontario.

Everyday new community announcements are created and posted on the local community television station for everyone to see. The background music comes from the community radio station that plays Wawatay Radio whenever there are no local programs. Everyone in Fort Severn has this television turned on to listen to the radio and watch for new community announcements about someone's birthday, an upcoming meeting or workshop, job postings and everything else.

Now the Multi-Media Producer, Barney Turtle, is saving all these posters on-line in a photo album so other people from outside the community can also see what is happening in Fort Severn. Be sure to check out the Fort Severn Community Announcements photo album (go to the last poster in the album for the lastest announcement). A link to this album is also available directly from the Fort Severn First Nation web portal.

Deer Lake First Nation

Ladies First Invitational Baseball Tournament

July 30 - August 3, 2003

Travel Day July 30, 2003

Starts July 31, 2003

$500 Entry Fee outside teams

$700 Entry Fee Local teams

Prizes To Be Determined by # of Entries

Contact People :

Lakers

Mona Meekis-----------------------775-2346

Rose Meekis------------------------775-9554

Stacey Quill-------------------------775-9312

Recreation

Brad Meekis-----------------------775-9520

Andy Meekis-----------------------775-9453

Zack Meekis-----------------------775-9259

Kenny Meekis---------------------775-0008

Band Office Ph----------------775-2141

Band Office Fax----------------807-775-2220

Hydro Fax (Zack)-------------775-2272

Accomodations will be provided

Band By-Law Must be respected