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Keewaytinook Okimakanak is please to announce that we will be hosting our Science and Technology Summer Camp 2002. The focus of the camps is to promote the awareness of science and technology to the youth of KO. The topics include eco-systems, aquatic and land species, geology of the local landscape and traditional interpretation by elders. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David Neegan or Curtis Lawson @ 1-800-387-3740 or (807) 735-1381. You can view the agenda at: KO Science and Technology Camp

Poplar Hill had a community engagement workshop review on May 22, 2002. From the Northern Chiefs office were Les, Jacob, and Jesse. The local resource people were Health staff, E-centre staff, and two band councillors. It was good to see our results from the workshop on January 24,25 2002. See the pictures from the workshop

Raymond Mason (Keewaywin e-Centre Manager), Dale Jack (North Spirit Lake Computer Technician) and Brian Beaton (K-Net Services Coordinator) attended this year’s Ontario Library Services North (OLSN) conference for First Nation libraries. Information about the conference and the different sessions can be found at the Ontario Library Services North web site. The Ministry of Culture is conducting a series of focus sessions to identify the needs and priorities for First Nations public libraries in Ontario. The Tuesday afternoon session provided everyone with the background information about the opportunities and support services available for First Nation Public Libraries. The Ontario Library Association (OLA) presented several position papers as possible options for developing new libraries and services in First Nations. Wednesday sessions included: * The “New” Ontario Library Services North - its vision and support services * The Library's Contribution to Your Community * Marketing Strategies, Web-page Design and Brochures * The Importance of Partnerships * Library Advocacy Now * Success Stories, Panel Discussions The Annual conference is an opportunity for everyone working with First Nation libraries to come together to share experiences and learn about new opportunities. Setting up a public library in each First Nation provides community members with many new sources of information and support. A strong network of committed librarians are working with their community leadership to bring these new resources to First Nations across Ontario. Watch the K-Net photo gallery for Dale's pictures of this conference.

Poplar Hill had a one day fishing derby on May 19 2002. There were 4 catagories: Men, ladies, youth and kids. Men Issac - 1st place - $500.00 Cash - 28 5/8 " Johnny - 2nd place - $ 20.00+VCR - 27 7/8" Ladies Patricia - 1st place - $200.00 cash - 27" Mary - 2nd place - $20.00+elec.skillet - 26 7/8" Youth Leon - 1st place - $70.00 cash - 27" Johnathan - 2nd place - $10.00+getto blaster - 24" Kids (smallest walleye) Bryon - 1st place - $70.00 cash - 10 1/8" Felix - 2nd place - $5.00+cassette walkman - 10 3/8"

Spring hunt in Poplar Hill took place on May 18, 2002.The entry fee was $50 per person. There were 24 entries dividing themselves into 3 per group in each boat.They started at 5 a.m. in the morning went until 9 p.m. in the evening. First place took $350.00 for each hunter, 2nd place took $50.00 each plus $100.00 credit shopping at the local Northern store. 1st place - Ronald, Alec, Paul 2nd place - Allen, Leslie, Shorty

Keewaywin had a fun night on the 17th of May. We had a cribbage tournament with only sixteen openings. It had a good turn out. And the Winner was me,(David McKay). I lost in the first round to Diane Kakegamic and went on to the "B" side while Diane went to the "A" side. It was a winner take all game. Players were given two chances at the pot. side "A" and "B" competed for the championship. I had a close game against Charlotte Kakegamic for the top spot on the "B" side while Dusty Kakegamic and Miranda Black competed for the "A" side. Dusty won the A side while I won the B side. I beat Dusty kakegamic for the championship in two games out of three. Yeah!!! check out the photos

The Aboriginal Sport Circle is pleased to announce this weekend's broadcast of the championship gold medal games from the first-ever National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Hailed as a defining moment in the history of aboriginal sport in Canada, the two final games from the tournament will air this Saturday and Sunday on APTN. Competing for the female championship are Team Ontario South and Team Eastern Door and the North. On the male side, Team Manitoba and Team Eastern Door and the North will battle it out for Gold Medal honors. The female gold medal game will air on Saturday at 2pm and again at 7pm Eastern time. The male gold game will air on Sunday at 2pm and again at 8pm Eastern. To see the entire press release CLICK HERE.

The Johnny Therriault Memorial School in Aroland First Nation which has grades k - 8 has closed due to lack of co-operation from Indian Affairs to give us a school building for over 100 students. The community will be building tee pee's to provide schooling for the students, our leaders need support from other First Nations. We were promised a school building and now we are forced to fight for our inherited rights. For more info contact Aroland First Nation (807) 329-5333.

Cribbage Tournament in Keewaywin. On Friday May 17th, 2002. The entry fee will be $10.00 per person. Only first sixteen entries will be allowed. If you want to reserve a space pay Raymond Mason in advance. The tournament will commence at 7 pm sharp. The crib tournament will be held at the school gym. This is just one of the activities that the community of Keewaywin is hosting to build community spirit. We need everyone to come in and join in the fun. You don't have to play to have fun, you can just come in and watch. So if you are interested in attending contact Wayne or Raymond at the Band office.

It is that time of year again for the Community Economic Development Program reports to be submitted. The deadline date for the reports is June 30/2002. If you need any assistance in completing the reports, please contact David Neegan @ 1-800-387-3750 The information can be viewed @ http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/pub/fnnrg/2002/fnnrgv1_e.pdf