A elder passed away today. His name is David Quequish from Weagamow Lake. Sarah Sachekapo, another elder, annouced the death on the radio this afternoon. She spoke about her belief that he'll be in Heaven and will always be missed by his family and friends.
I felt sad that he died but I know that he will always be in our memory.
R.I.P we love you and miss you.
Muskrat Dam is pleased to announce it's first annual Ladie's Broomball Tournament beginning February 6,7,8, 2003.
Further information will be faxed to communities soon.
Entry fee: $500.00
first prize: $3000.00
additional prizes to be determined later.
*Plus* $6000.00 JACKPOT BINGO
$125/Booklet, including specials.
For more fast information phone Joni at (807) 471-2524
or email Sean at seankakegamic@knet.ca
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Learning through the Arts Program
and
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
presents
Jan 31st to Feb. 2nd, 2003
Red Lake Training and Conference Center
for further information, please contact
Conrad Bobiwash,
First Peoples Program Manager
Learning Through the Arts
Royal Conservatory of Music
cbobiwash@hotmail.com
Call for
Artists and Crafts People
in the KO First Nations
There is an urgent need for artists and crafts people to work ten days in the following schools: Deer Lake, Keewaywin, North Spirit lake, Poplar Hill and Fort Severn.
Successful artists will have to attend training in Red Lake in Feburary and then start immediately in the the community schools identified above. You must also speak or write to the Education Director in your community who will approve your name as an applicant .
The positions are short contract work and will involve 10 working days in your the community identified above.
Please forward your name to Crystal Neilson, Artist Coordinator, LTTA, nielsendesigns@hotmail.com
This is a partnership intiative between Keewatinook Okimakanak Education and the Royal Conservatory of Music.
For further information or questions , please contact
Conrad Bobiwash, Program Manager
Learning Through the Arts
Royal Conservatory of Music
cbobiwash@hotmail.com
MYKNET.ORG Facts:
On January 13, 2003
After a decade of silence, well not really silence but you get what I'm trying to say, we are pleased to announce a 2nd Annual Timothy Moose Memorial Hockey Tournament here in Poplar Hill. The first annual Tournament was held in the year 1993, hosted by the brother of the late Timothy Moose. This year may I add again, after a decade later, it will be the nephew of the late Timothy Moose along with two others, that will be hosting this event. More review to follow...until then...ciao.
Poplar Hill Presents:
2nd Annual Timothy Moose
Memorial Hockey Tournament
2003
Where: Poplar Hill First Nation
When: January 24, 25, 26, 2003
Deadline to Enter: January 20, 2003
Travel Day: January 23, 2003
Entry Fee: $800.00
2 Local Teams, 6 outside Teams
Accomodations will be provided.
Bring your own sleeping gear.
Contacts:
Howard Moose: w-(807)772-8838 h-(807)772-9905 or 8865
Email: howardmoose@knet.ca
Kenny Quill: w-(807)772-8856 h-(807)772-9941
Jerry Owen: w-(807)772-1079 h-(807)772-1041
Poplar Hill By-Law must be Respected
(no alcohol or drugs allowed)
Conrad Bobiwash and Crystal Nielsen from the Royal Conservatory of Music's Learning Through the Arts (LTTA) program visited the K-Net office in Sioux Lookout this afternoon. They are on their way over to the Keewaytinook Okimakanak's Balmertown office and then making a whirlwind tour of several KO First Nations to introduce and plan the next LTTA session in the local schools.
A nomination meeting for the vacant Chief position took place in Deer Lake from 4 - 8 pm Friday on January 10, 2003. After all the nomination ballots were counted, two candidates were selected to run for Chief, Saggius Rae and Mickey Meekis.
The election is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at the TV Station, beginning at 9 am and running until 9 pm.
On the evening of January 13, 2003 two groomers were working on the temporary winter road. At 7:30 pm in the evening the chief called the local radio station and announced over the air that a groomer had gone through the ice. The driver of the groomer jumped out in time but ended in the water up to his neck.
Minutes later the second groomer came upon the driver walking on the road covered in ice. The chief called the local radio from his vehicle behind the second groomer.
A half hour later the chief called again announcing that the second groomer broke through the ice as well. The blade of the second groomer was holding it up and the driver was able to get out of it ok.
The second groomer was working on a by-pass for the vehicles that were following it when it went through the ice. Both groomers are now out of service with one under the water and the second sticking half way out of the ice.
Thank goodness both drivers were able to escape without serious harm.
Invitational Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
February 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2003
Entry Fee: $300 per team
(2 females, 2 males)
8 outside teams, 4 local teams
Roster deadline: February 10, 2003
Accomodations will be provided.
Bring your own sleeping gear.
Contacts:
Howard Moose w: (807)772-8856
h: (807)772-8865 email: howardmoose@knet.ca
Robin Dunsford h: (807)772-1146 - 9am - 5pm
w: (807)772-8831 - 5pm - 10pm
Poplar Hill Band By-laws must be respected.
(No alcohol or drugs allowed)