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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!!

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 (

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

WEBEQUIE MENS AND LADIES 2ND ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 2002
JULY 30 31 AUGUST 1 2, 2002(during the annual summer festival)
MENS CHAMPIONSHIP $3000.00 LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP $2000.00
MENS ENTRY FEE: $600.00 LADIES ENTRY FEE: $500.00 (payable to Webequie Knights)
CONFIRMED TEAMS as of JUNE 26,2002 MENS CATEGORY: WEBEQUIE KNIGHTS WEBEQUIE HAWKS WEBEQUIE THUNDERBIRDS WAPEKEKA NORTH SPIRIT LAKE
LADIES CATEGORY: WEBEQUIE BLAZERS WEBEQUIE FALCONS WAPEKEKA 1 WAPEKEKA 2 BEARSKIN LAKE

IF YOU WANT MORE INFO OR CONFIRM A TEAM CALL JEFF WHITEHEAD @ 807 353 6531

WEBEQUIE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 2002
2ND ANNUAL TOURNAMENT JULY 31, AUGUST 1, AUGUST 2, 2002
MENS CHAMPIONSHIP $3000.00 LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP $2000.00
MENS ENTRY FEE: $600.00 LADIES ENTRY FEE: $500.00
NEED MORE INFO CALL JEFF WHITEHEAD @ (807) 353 - 6531

BOOSHOO: There is still time to sign up for the Anishinabe Survivor 2002 Youth Leadership & Team-Building Workshop. We are quickly running out of available dates for your youth participants. Please check the Maiingun & Associates website for more information: http://www.maiingun.com PLEASE READ!!!!! For two months, beginning July 1, 2002 and ending August 30, 2002, in the pristine wilderness of Waywayseecappo, 16 First Nations will come together and participate in Anishinabe Survivor. There, they must work together to survive. The Concept Deprived of basic comforts, exposed to the harsh natural elements, their fate determined by how well they can work together…who would you become? For 8 weeks, beginning in July 2002, 2 First Nation communities will come together once a week and will be stranded deep in the wilderness of Waywayseecappo. They will be forced to band together and carve out a new existence, using their collective wits to make surviving in their rugged and primitive environment a little easier. Day by day, the harsh elements and threatening indigenous animals will test the endurance of the Anishinabe Survivors. The Survivors must form their own cooperative society, building shelter, gathering and catching food, and participating in tribal challenges for rewards. Those who succeed in the day-to-day challenges will be rewarded with things to make life in the Waywayseecappo Wilderness more bearable. Those who fail must do without. Each night, the Survivors must attend Tribal Council. At this meeting, they will learn by their struggles to come together and learn the leadership and team-building skills that all First Nation youth will need in the new millennium. Why Your Youth Should Participate? Anishinabe Survivor is an investment in the development of today’s Youth and is an effective approach towards preparing our young people for the challenges the future holds. By promoting youth leadership, Anishinabe Survivor is an effective approach to address current issues of teen pregnancy, youth unemployment, youth drop-out, youth suicides, youth crime prevention, youth economic development, youth alcohol, drug and substance abuse, and other problems. The establishment of a program of this nature is a worthwhile investment in the future of our youth and their development as healthy balanced individuals. FAQ 1. What kinds of challenges are there? There are two kinds. One is a Reward Challenge, in which Survivors compete for luxuries, such as a pizza, gifts, drinks, etc. The second is a Tribal Challenge, in which each tribe competes against each other. The tribe who wins will be given luxuries such as Buffet Style Dinners, Tools and Equipment that will make their time outdoors easier, Special field trips to view the local area, etc. 2. Will there always be two teams? Yes, tribes must compete against each other. The only time there will not be teams is when there are reward challenges. 3. Is communication from the outside world allowed? No. These people are truly stranded in Waywayseecappo. Survivor Essentials Survivors need only to bring clothing (5 days) suitable for the outdoors, rain or shine. They will also need money for their trip to the survivor site and home. Below you will find a schedule of the expected start dates of each group below: Tribal Challenge One (MALES AGED 14-17) July 1 - July 5, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Two (FEMALES AGED 14-17) July 8 - July 12, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Three (MALES AGED 14-17) July 15 - July 19, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Four (FEMALES AGED 14-17) July 22 - July 26, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Five (MALES AGED 14-17) August 5 - August 9, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Six (FEMALES AGED 14-17) August 12 - August 16, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Seven (MALES AGED 14-17) August 19 - August 23, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth Tribal Challenge Six (FEMALES AGED 14-17) August 26 - August 30, 2002 2 First Nation Groups, 6 Youth Per Group, 12 Total Youth For More info contact Greg Mentuck, Maiingun & Associates, (204) 859-2599 e:mail: survivor@maiingun.com

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 National Aboriginal Hockey tournament was a success down in Cornwall, Ontario. First Nations teams from Saskatchewan to New Brunswick competed in the 7 day tournament. The Akwesasne hosted the first ever National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Two northern Ontario teams competed in the tournament. The Ontario North Males took the bronze medal as they defeated the Ontario South team, coached by Ted Nolan, by a score of 8-6. North came back from a 6-3 deficit and ended up winning the game by five straight third period goals. The Ontario Females lost in the bronze medal game to Saskatchewan by a score of 5-4. Both Northern Ontario teams ended up with a record of 2-3 in the round robin. Gold medal games were won by Manitoba for males and Ontario South Females. They defeated the Eastern Door male team and the Northern Quebec female team by a wide range. Four Northern Ontario players got chosen to participate in the National Aboriginal Training Camp which will be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on July 2 through 8 of 2002. We all look forward to next year's tournament, as it will be bigger and better.