The Deer Lake community web site has now been posted and is ready for public viewing. The site address is http://www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
A lot of work has been put into developing the community site, I hope you all enjoy it and watch out for future updates, as various pages within the site are still under construction.
Booshoo,
I just wanted to let you know that Our Chief and Council has changed since 2001. Our new First Nation Band Information to be posted on our community information page should now be:
Chief: John Mendowegon
Councillor are:
Calvin Taylor
Eddie Wesley
Alex Fisher
Gwen O'nabigon
Blaine Martin
Lisa Echum
Miigwech for your time
Heather
The
Access 2002conference's theme this year was "Delivering the Promise" and focused on the successful uses of technology to help libraries empower individuals, organizations, and communities. Keewaytinook Okimakanak and K-Net were highlighted by doing the opening presentation A Practical Expression of Indigenous Community Development. Other presentations from this conference are being made available at the conference web site at http://www.access.uwindsor.ca. Check out some of the pictures from the conference at http://photos.knet.ca/Access2002.NORTH Network staff, partners and many of their consultants gathered at the Nottawasaga Inn outside of Toronto on the weekend of October 19 to engage in some strategic planning efforts. John Rowlandson, KO's Telehealth Project Manager, provided participants with a orientation about developing and delivering telehealth services in remote communities. Other workshop participants from Northern ontario worked hard to help ensure northern health care needs and priorities are being addressed using these new telehealth tools. As always, the biggest challenge facing everyone is communications both within the team and outside the team to other groups, community members, agencies and government. Check out some of the workshop pictures at http://photos.knet.ca/NORTH-planning.
On October 30th, 2002 Sioux Mountain School had it's official grand opening ceremony and assembly. The opening was a resounding success with all involved including the students, teachers, staff, parents and representatives from other schools and organizations.
For pictures of the event and more details, visit the K-Net Photos site.
The teacher will also read and adhere to the more specific duties which accompany the above, as well, other duties as prescribed by the North Spirit Lake Education Authority in accordance with North Spirit Lake Education Authority policy.
Teachers fluent in the Oji-Cree language with proven administrative skills and experience prefered.
Enquiries and resumes can be passed along through:
Jim Teskey
Education Advisor
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Call: 1-800- 387-3740 or 1-807-735-1381
Fax: 1-807-735-1383
Email: jimteskey@knet.ca
A Social Task Force was organized in Cat Lake First Nation to deal with the social issues that we as a community have been experiencing . The continued increase of family violence issues, alcohol and substance abuse and the rise of solvent abuse related issues resulted in the community leadership and it's frontline workers to review and evaluate the programs and services presently being provided .
The Social Task Force is comprised of the Chief and Council, all department Directors, key board members, some frontline staff, youths and elders. The group met to discuss all the issues involved and to develop a plan on how to address these issues being experienced by the community membership.
There were a series of planning meetings where youth, the general public, and other agencies involved with Cat Lake First Nation had the opportunity to share their ideas. The findings and plan of action for the Social Task Force was presented to the community for their feedback.
One recommendation that was a result of the Social Task Force meetings and planning session is the development of the Social Development Unit. The unit has two components addressing specific areas identified. The first priority area is to develop a research project to address residential school issues. The second target area is Community Development opportunities. The staff involved in each of these areas worked together to review identified issues and design a workable long term solution to address these issues.
As a result, our Health Authority is currently undergoing changes. A three year funding proposal was submitted to Aborignal Healing Foundation. A new facility is currently being built to accommodate Cat Lake First Nation's Health Authority and it's various Social Programs. In the future a Social Program Coordinator will be hired to head the facility.
Hello! The 2nd Annual Partridge hunt was successful again this year. Most people who were available to hunt participated. No guns were allowed as too many children were hunting also.
The partridges have returned to our community after being absent and so scarce for so many years. only slingshots were allowed and the traditional looping of birds was also permitted. The hunt was open to everyone at no charge. Many hunters competed for the prizes offered as sponsor's supplied all the prizes.
The hunt is not hosted for competition only. It is another way that is meant to keep our traditions alive. It also gets people and families out of their houses and exercising. There were some funny stories and exciting hunts. It was good to hear that the people enjoyed themselves in the wilderness.
The hunt was family oriented. Almost everyone took their kids along. But the women involved did not bring in a single bird. Hopefully they will practice for next year’s hunt as more prizes will be available.
I thank each of the sponsors for this year’s hunt and for all the wonderful prizes they provided. We anticipate your participation again next year.
This event is part of our Traditional Culture Program events. It will be an annual event for everyone’s enjoyment for years to come.
I encourage every community to consider hosting some hunts, offering prizes for free. We are losing our youth to modern day influences and we need to be working and doing these types of events together. The hunts do not disrespect nature’s animals in any way as we give the game to elders after the hunts or contribute to the community feast for all to enjoy. May your hunts be successful!
Thank you,
Glen Fiddler
Sandy Lake Men's Recreational Invitational Hockey Tournament
November 27-30, 2002.
1st Place $8,000.00
2nd Place $4,000.00
3rd Place $2,000.00
4th Place $1,000.00
NOTICE: To all hockey fans from the Sioux Lookout District.
NNEC WolfPack website is now online. www.nnecwolfpack.com
Please be patient as we continue to build our website.