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PRESS RELEASE From: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Ontario (see Letter below)

November 2, 2007

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The Legacy of Hope Foundation launches 'Where are the Children Classroom'
November 1, 2007

The Legacy of Hope Foundation launches Where are the Children Classroom, an exciting new addition to its online resource collection about the Residential School System in Canada, on Education Day at the Manito Ahbee Festival, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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AFN National Chief Accepts Historic 'Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord'

OTTAWA, Nov. 1 - Today, hundreds of First Nations youth from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg to complete a draft five-year action plan called: The Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord. The Accord will set out specific actions to address health, cultural, economic, political and social issues. A draft of the Accord was presented to AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine and Assembly of Manitoba Grand Chief Ron Evans.

From the Kenora Miner and News

Septic systems ‘bad news’ story for northern First Nation
By Jon Thompson - November 01, 2007

The same team that discovered gross inadequacies in the Pikangikum water supply has released a health report showing pandemic conditions of sewage systems on the First Nation of Mishkeegogamang.

From the Anglican Journal ...

Church may soon be reimbursed for residential school payouts
Marites N. Sison - Nov 1, 2007

The Anglican Church of Canada in September submitted a report to the federal government showing how much compensation it has paid out to former students of native boarding schools under an old residential schools settlement agreement.

From the Thunder Bay CHRONICLE-JOURNAL

Volunteers join search for teen
October 31, 2007

The search for missing Grade 9 student Reggie Bushie has broadened to include a volunteer search party and an OPP diving team.

The 15-year-old was last seen with a group of fellow teens on Friday night at the banks of the McIntyre River near May Street.

KO Telemedicine attended a two-day workshop in Toronto hosted by Chief’s of Ontario to discuss the formation of a First Nations Public Health Advisory Committee (FNPHAC).

The goals of this committee are to address the lack of adequate public health services in First Nations communities and to leverage Provincial and Federal resources to coordinate public health services on-reserve.  FNPHAC will also complete a Public Health Framework for First Nation in Ontario. 

NAHO press release ... Click here to view poster

Drawing Our Way to Health: First Nations Children and Youth Art Contest

Oct. 30, 2007 - Enter the First Nations Centre’s children and youth drawing contest for your chance to win one of several iPod shuffles or a special grand prize.

The First Nations Centre at the National Aboriginal Health Organization is proud to announce an ART CONTEST for First Nations children and youth!

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Assembly of First Nations Announces Winners of all-expense paid trip to National First Nations Youth Summit in Winnipeg

OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2007

The Assembly of First Nations and the AFN Youth Council are pleased to announce the names of nine First Nations youth essay writers who have won an all-expense paid trip to the 3rd First Nations National Youth Summit, being held in Winnipeg, October 30 to November 1, 2007.

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MacDonald Closes Strategic $10 Million Brokered Financing With Key Mining Individuals-Preparation Underway for November Drill Program

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Oct. 31, 2007) - MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BMK)

The $10,000,000 private placement financing previously announced on October 26, 2007 has been completed.