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Formal announcements and press releases about a number of FedNor funded telecommunication projects have been posted on their web site. K-Net staff worked each of these projects to ensure the organizations and First Nations are able to participate and contribute to the ongoing development and support of the Kuh-ke-nah Network. The three announcements include: Eabametoong and Webequie First Nations to develop local broadband connectivity solutions - announced August 1, 2002 Wawatay Native Communications Society developing broadband connectivity - announced May 30, 2002 Shibogama First Nations Council supports Kasabonika, Kingfisher Lake, Wapekeka and Wunnumin Lake First Nations to get connected - announced January 22, 2002 All these announcements can be seen on the FedNor website under their press releases at http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/fn00849e.html

North Spirit Lake's youth participated in a science camp the week of July 26 to August 2. The camp was funded by INAC (Indian Northern Affairs Canada) and KO (Keewaytinook Okimakanak). Community youth had an eduactional experience learning and participating in various environmental activities. Check out some of the photos taken here

Grand Council Treaty #3 and Nishnawbe Aski Nation invite you to join them at the Minister of Indian Affairs' home riding for a peaceful march and rally to protest the First Nations Governance Act, Bill C-61.
We are calling on the Minister to honour Treaty and Aboriginal Rights and establish a NATION-TO-NATION relationship with First Nations based on Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.
Together let us send a message to Minister Nault that the constituents of Kenora/Rainy River riding do not support Bill C 61 and that the FNGA violates Treaty and Aboriginal Rights.
Everyone is welcome. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people across Canada are encouraged to join us in this peaceful demonstration.
For up to date detailed rally information and full media package visit the websites or call:
Grand Council Treaty #3 807-548-4214 or toll free 1-800-665-3384 http://www.treaty3.ca
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation 1-800-465-9952 http://www.nan.on.ca
Chiefs of Ontario http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/

SLATE FALLS NATION PRESENTS TO YOU: THE 10TH ANNUAL FASTBALL TOURNAMENT - AUGUST 16 - 18 ENTRY FEE: $500 PER TEAM ( deadline - aug 16, before first game) 2 DIVISIONS - MEN AND LADIES ALSO......YOUTH 6 - 13, AUGUST 15 -17 ENTRY FEE: $250 ( deadline - aug 15, before first game) CONTACT: Sherri Keetash @ the Slate Falls Band Office or email: IBADNBWA@excite.com ACCOMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED BE SURE TO CONTACT A.S.A.P,

We've been receiving a lot of calls from Northern Ontario and Quebec and the Western Provinces. We have a total of 8 teams already confirmed for the Classic. We are expecting 20 teams to battle it out for the $10,000.00. We are still seeking teams from out west to participate, maybe as far as Alberta, cross your fingers because they haven't confirmed yet. Here the 8 teams so far that are confirmed and ready for the October Classic: Moose Cree First Nation Bearskin Lake First Nation Fort Albany First Nation Keewaywin First Nation Fort William First Nation Fort Hope First Nation Chisasibi Quebec First Nation Waswanipi Quebec First Nation Call soon to reserve your spot. ONLY 20 TEAMS!!! Half of the team entry ($600.00) is due by Friday September 6th 2002. Hello, my name is Joanne Mamakeesic, Coordinator for the 1st Annual Native Women's Broomball Classic Tournament. It is with excitement and determination that I want to make this tournament a success for Native Woman, especially since sporting events are mainly geared to men. I am part of the Executive Committee of the 7th Generation Hockey Assoiciation. We are located in Thunder Bay Ontario. We mostly concentrate in Youth Tournaments and work with future leaders and NHL players. During these tournaments we have had requests for Ladies Broomball, thus came the idea to organize this 1st Annual. We have been organizing Native youth hockey for the past 4 years and every tournament has been successful from the first drop of the puck to the last. The prizes consist of a total of $23,600.00 in cash and prizes, with first place receiving $10,000.00 and B and C cash divisions. To date we have 8 teams confirmed from all across Ontario and Quebec. We are seeking additional teams from the western provinces as well. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully we will see your team at this tournament. Please visit our 7th Generation Site at www.eteamz.com/7thgeneration for updates and other tournaments. If you have any questions or require registration sheets, do not hesitate to contact myself at jmamakeesic@shaw.ca or phone 807-625-0327. Kitchi-Meegwetch! Joanne Tournament Motto: We, Native Women, support & cheer our men and children to play safe, hard and have fun while in sporting events. NOW, it's our turn to show off our stuff!! Lets show leadership, strength and be role models for healthier living!! Lets play broomball!!

Keewaytinook Okimakanak published the Annual Report that covers the developmental work of the Kuh-ke-nah Network of Smart First Nations Demonstration Project from January 2001. The report is available as a PDF document in the K-Net Library - Annual Report 2001-2002.

K-Net has been approved for a /19 (32 blocks of class C IP addresses) from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN). This address space allows us to start managing and assigning IP numbers, creating our own routing strategies and working with additional service providers. Some of the questions I asked of Adi and Dan (the folks creating this opportunity for K-Net and the ones going to be taking care it) include: Q: Will the new routing efforts require a lot of work on your part? RESPONSE: I am afraid so. I will have to make arrangements to peer our new address space with ENO. The internal routing for the new address space will have to be BGP. I have a 500+ page book about BGP that will require reading. All of our communities, servers, computers will have to be migrated to the new address space. This will require significant changes and a good action plan to have all the changes go smoothly without breaking connectivity, especially on the cable systems where IP lease times are 1 week. Q: I wonder why it went thru this time and not the last time we applied for these numbers? RESPONSE: We are now utilizing a /20 (16 class C's) worth of address space using ENO numbers. Because we are an ISP, we assign these numbers to other organizations. Every time we bring a community online I actually submit a form to ARIN telling them who received which IP space. ARIN uses this information to determine how much IP space we are actually utilizing. The requirement from ARIN is that at least 80% of /20 are utilized. We met that requirement. We also met the requirements for additional address space to bring the satellite communities online, build the Thunder Bay network, etc. Q: How long do you think this /19 will last (I am not clear what this means or how many numbers/devices it actually supports)? RESPONSE: A /19 is 32 class C blocks or 32*255 IP numbers. In the application with ARIN I justified the use of 27 class C's including the space we are utilizing from ENO. I guess it depends how fast the network grows. The initial cost for the /19 is US$2500.00. The annual renewal fee is US$2250.00. ARIN charges fixed fees for specific block sizes, if we outgrow the /19 the fees will increase (double).

Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School Junior B Hockey Team Tryouts August 10 & 11, 2002 Thunder Bay Tournament Centre Saturday, August 10, 2002 12:15 am - 2:15 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday, August 11, 2002 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Note: To all parents and guardians, The Junior B hockey team tryouts that are being held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on August 10 & 11, 2002 are at the expense for all players. Please be advised that Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School will not cover any players travelling and boarding expenses during this time. Any questions, Please call Jon at (807) 627 - 1252 or Kevin at (807) 623 - 8914 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DFCHS/NNEC JUNIOR B HOCKEY TEAM Information Form for Tryout Session August 10 & 11, 2002 PLEASE PRINT. NAME: ____________________________________ FIRST NATION COMMUNITY: _______________________________ POSITION: _________________________ WEIGHT & HEIGHT: __________________________ GRADE: _________________________ AGE: ___________________ HOCKEY HISTORY: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP BY NNEC Yes/no (Circle one) Please let us know asap if you are not confirmed for sponsorship for this school year 2002/03. Fax completed form to 807-623-2918 (

Aggie Dunsfords Memorial Feast - Monday July 29, 2002. Many things were planned for that day. Breakfast was served at 8 a.m. in memory of Aggie Dunsford. There was a feast in the evening along with a Jamboree. In order for all this to happen, family members did a lot of fund-raising for this special occasion. Many community members helped out with the cooking. Brenda Dunsford (daughter of Aggie) was worried that there wouldn’t be enough food, though there was a lot of stuffed and happy people that left the feast. The Canoe-a-thon they planned was cancelled due to the evacuations but, they will be canoeing to Sandy Lake and the money that they raise will be donated to the Diabetes program. Family members would like to extend a BIG thank to: * the Northern store for their donations, * Wild Country for bringing their food, * to the Jamboree committee, Lloyd and Atoria Kakepetum, Nancy Kakepetum, and all the people that helped cook. Click Here to view pictures.

Deer Lake Sports and Recreation is hosting yet another invitational baseball tournament August 14-18, 2002. Travel Date: August 13, 2002 Scheduling Deadline: Monday, August 12 @ 3pm central time Entry Fee: $ 1000 outisde teams $ 1200 local teams Prizes will be determined later Rules and Regulations will given upon arrival Bring your own sleeping gear Accommodations will be provided NO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN DEER LAKE FIRST NATION For more information please contact Recreation & Sports: Zack Meekis (807)- 775-9259 Brad Meekis 775-9259 Andy M Meekis 775-9453 Beverly Kakegamik 775-9456 Delilah Quill 775-9312 Aretta Meekis 775-9364 Please note that you can contact them after 5pm You can also phone the band office during office hours at 807-775-2141 or 807-775-2100 and ask for Deer Lake Recreation or Cory J Meekis.