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October 11, 12, 13 & 14 2002 (thanksgiving weekend) Thunder Bay, Ontario Fort William First Nation Arena Tournament Centre Team entry $1,200.00 Open Pick Up Tournament Eligibility: Status/Metis Card Four(4) Games Guaranteed Daily Player Pass $2.00 $23,600.00 In Total Cash & Prizes based on a 20 team tournament. A-Side - $10,000.00 (plaques) Finalists - $6,000.00 (medals) B-Side - $3,000.00 (plaques) Runners up - $2,000.00 (medals) C-Side - $1,000.00 (plaques) Runners up - $500.00 (medals) For more information contact Joanne Mamakeesic or Tim Fox Phone: 807-625-0327 Fax: 807-625-9303 Email: seventhgeneration@shaw.ca Web Site: www.eteamz.com/7thgeneration Organized By 7th Generation Hockey Association

"BIGGER AND BETTER" - 4th Annual 7th Generation Aboriginal Youth Hockey Tournament We added two new divisions the Midgets (15-16 yrs old) and the all Girls Division (13-17 yrs old) We also added a C-Side Championship to all Divisions. January 23, 24, 25 & 26 2003 Thunder Bay Ontario Fort William First Nation Tournament Centre Four Games Guaranteed 5 Player Pick Up Rule Eligibility Status Card 2 Game Stars Awarded Per Game(trophies) DIVISIONS Tykes: 5-6 yr olds Novice: 7-8 yr olds Atom: 9-10 yr olds Peewee: 11-12 yr olds Bantam: 13-14 yr olds Midget: 15-17 yr olds Girls: 13-17 yr olds For More Information Phone: 807-625-0327 Fax: 807-625-9303 Email: seventhgeneration@shaw.ca Web Site: www.eteamz.com/7thgeneration

Poplar Hill will host their 12th annual softball tournament in Poplar Hill on August 22 - 25, 2002. Entry fee is $800.00 per team. There will be 4 local teams and 4 outside teams. Come see our new ballfield, completely fenced in. Bring your own sleeping bags. No alcohol or drugs. Contact the following people at the band office during 9-5. Kenny Quill 772-8838 Phil Howe 772-8856 Alvin Owen 772-1112 Enos Strang772-1112 Schedule and rules to be given out later.

With no forest fires to report out of Fort Severn, Fort Severn was busy with a bi-election, when the elder of council (Chip) Cornelius Matthews resigned his position as a councillor on July 9, 2002. The community called for a nomination meeting on July 19, 2002 at the youth centre at 3:00 p.m. The people at the meeting quickly nominated two new candidates, Ken Thomas and Ennis Crowe. On July 22, 2002 at 12:00 noon both the candidates were on the local community TV channel and the radio station to share their campaign speeches and thoughts with the community. With the assistance of our community technician Angus Miles, the community was able to see the candidates on television. On July 23, 2002 the community went to the polling station to elect the new councillor. Ken Thomas came out as the winner with 70 votes and Ennis Crowe 52. The electoral officer Victoria Matthews said “the election went fairly well, if only there was more voters.” There are 230 registered voters and only 130 people voted with 8 ballots being spoiled. Our congratulations goes out Ken Thomas. Our next general election will be on June 2003.

At the time, there is a light southeast wind. Deer Lake is under light smoke. All information here is current to July 23, 2002. Yesterday’s rain has helped the efforts of firefighters and reduced the dangers to our communities. Suppression crews are working to keep the fires away from Sandy Lake. Fire 57 has moved into northwestern Ontario from Manitoba. Most of the 10,700 hectares consumed by this fire are on the Manitoba side. This blaze has been declared inactive and will be monitored. Fire 21 is being observed at 3895 hectares. This fire has no resources on it at this time, since it has been contained on the northwest side of Loon Lake. Fire 27 is being observed at 4933 hectares. Resources dedicated to fighting this fire include: • 1 FB-4 (water bomber) • 6 type 1 crews • 2 type 2 crews • 4 light helicopters • 2 medium helicopters 34 is being observed at 3502 hectares Fire 41 is a new blaze, and my sources did not know at what time or date this fire started. At the moment, it is being observed at 80 hectares. To view maps of the fires surrounding our communities.

7 planes with over 300 people have been evacuated to Thunder Bay. Phase 1 included those with chronic illnesses and respiratory problems. Phase 2 consisted of children under 2, prenatals and all individuals with respiratory problems. The forest fire watch does not seem to give any encouragement at this time, with Fire 56 being declared out only because it has merged with Fire 34 at 3,200 hectares on Sunday. Fires 27, 28 and 29 have also merged at 5,000 hectares. There are 4 crews altogether fighting this fire. There are 2 Type 1 crews and 2 type 2 crews. This is the fire that has caused the heavy smoke in the community of Deer Lake. Fire 23 is growing in size, and as of Sunday was 4,500 hectares. Fire 21 has been contained at 3,700 hectares. Deer Lake has been fortunate and is staying at the Confederation College campus in Thunder Bay. However, the stress of evacuation seems to weighing on the evacuees, in spite of their gratitude for their beds and rooms. Check out the photos Phase 2 of the evacuations.

The New Life Pentacostel Church in Weagamow Lake have completed a successful outdoor campMeeting which was held throughout the weekend of July 18, 19, 20, & 21. During the Thursday evening, The First meeting was held inside the Church and throughout the weekend, It was held outdoors. The guest speaker at the CampMeeting was evangelist John T. Wood who is originaly from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The guest singers were Silas Woodhouse and Band from Fairford, Manitoba and a few from Winnipeg that included; Morris Mckay, Sharon Thomas & Welferd More assistent pastor at House of Prayer in Wnpg. And also David Mamakwa from Kingfisher Lk. was there to help in the music ministry throughout the whole blessed weekend. There were also visiters from Sachigo Lake, Kasabonica Lake, Kingfisher Lake and Wunamin Lake.

Webequie First Nation's Neebin Odaminowin 2002 will be hosting a first ever Cribbage Tournament during it's Summer Festival on July 30 - August 3, 2002. The Cribbage Tournament will begin in a Pool "A" and Pool "B" round robin Qualify Round to determine who advances to A-Side or B-Side Championship playoffs. The cash prizes for A-Side are $250.00 & $150.00 and the B-Side are $100.00 & $ 50.00. The entry fee to play in the tournament is $ 20.00. Limited to 16 players. First come, first serve registration. The Cribbage Tournament rules will be provided for the participants. For more information you can contact Gilbert Jacob, Coordinator at (807) 353-6531.

JOB POSTING

Education Director Keewaywin Education Authority

Experience

Reporting to the Keewaywin First Nation Education Authority the Education Director will have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, a proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, community businesses, agencies and community resources. The Education Director will be experienced in or a graduate of one of the following areas:
- Education and Administration, Community Economic Development, or a profession recognized by Chief, Council and the Keewaywin Education Authority (KEA)
Ability to communicate effectively in the Oji-Cree language an asset.

Duties

The Education Director is responsible for:
- development, operation and coordination of the K.F.N. Education Program;
- recruiting, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of all paid and volunteer staff;
- ongoing professional development of all education staff;
- effective communication between the school and the Keewaywin Education Authority, Parents Committee and Band Council;
- review of safety and supervision standards for staff and students;
- communicating with government, school boards and post-secondary institutions;
- evaluating school and education program compliance with Keewaywin Education Policy;
- assessments of curricula, education standards, policies, and teacher certification;
- review and evaluation of the school and education program budget estimates and program plans;
- developing budget statements for review by the Chief, Council, and the KEA;
- preparing and presenting the draft education budgets to the Chief, Council and the KEA;
- managing and monitoring spending in relation to the approved school budgets;
- working closely with the Keewaywin First Nation financial administrator and the education finance clerk;
- developing, managing and maintaining a student record's system and data base;
- meeting regularly with Chief, Council and the KEA to report and discuss education issues;
- advising Chief, Council and the KEA about education program needs;
- preparing reports on education progress and problems;
- organizing and conducting public meetings on education issues;
- gathering and analyzing data from elementary, secondary and post-secondary programs;
- writing an annual Keewaywin Education Report and presenting it to Chief, Council and the KEA;
- assisting in the development of programs and activities that meet the cultural, social, recreational, educational, and health needs of all the members of the school community;
- working in cooperation with the principal, teachers and para-professionals in the review and development of a student assessment program, before the end of the first semester;
- preparing and presenting a report on the results of the fall student assessments;
- developing a plan to effectively deal with the academic needs of all students;
- assisting in the review and implementation of the new District First Nations Bilingual/Bi-cultural Elementary Curricula;
- assisting in the implementation of the new Ontario Curricula;
- performing an annual performance appraisal and review of the principal's position;
- implementing and evaluating a comprehensive need's assessment, for the staff, at the beginning of each semester;
- organizing, scheduling and chairing biweekly K.E.A. Education Program's staff meetings.

Salary:Based on work experience and education.

Please submit resume to:

Lloyd Kakepetum, Keewaywin Education Authority by July 26, 2002
Home: 807-771-1407
Fax: 807-771-1081

Only those contacted by July 30 2002 will be interviewed.

Interviews will start August 1, 2002

Tentative start date for the position will be August 5, 2002

A fourth plane has landed in Deer Lake, to take 40 to 45 people to Thunder Bay due to the seriousness of smoke caused by fires nearby. The group included infants, children, women and people with medical problems to be evacuated immdiately. A fifth plane is schedule to be arriving at 4:00pm on Saturday. See pictures of the Deer Lake evacuation process.