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The community of Keewaywin had a Canada Day Jamboree, where the local talent came out to show their stuff. I talked to one of the organizers and he said he was really surprised at the turn out of talented people who wished to participate. We had hot dogs served and the Chief and his wife went door to door serving a huge cake, which had Canada Day written on it. As our community is sparsly populated of about 200 to 300 people half of them children everyone was pleasantly surprised at the huge turn out for the Jamboree. We started out with christian music then ended the night with heavy rock. There were a total of 4 to 5 bands which participated and a slew of singers. Everyone participated by being there. Check out the Jamboree Pictures.

Today the band office, school, clinic and various other offices were closed for the afternoon to join in the Earth Day. All community members participated in helping keeping our community clean. hey! check out the Photos at the photo gallery!

Keewaywin will be having their treaty day on Thursday June 13, 2002. There will be a table in the conference room where the treaty money will be disbursed. Various activities are being planned for the day. So come over and participate in the activities.

A two and half day training workshop was held in Keewaywin for the Homemaker trainees. Each participant completed a questionaire prior to the training to assist in the development of the lesson plan for the training. The main topics covered included: nutrition, cleaning and home safety. Trainees practiced patient transfers, lifts and making an occupied bed. Preparing oatmeal bannock and other nutritious snacks was also covered in the training. The trainers from Keewaytinook Okimakanak Health Services were Marney Dodic, a Registered Nurse and Phyllis Chowaniec, a Registered Practical Nurse. The Trainees included Betty Meekis, Laurie Kakegamic, Martha Rae and Derry Kakegamic. Trainees came to the e-centre this afternoon to work on the computers using the Web-CT e-learning tool to access more information about their training program. This is where we will be providing technical support for the trainees once the trainers leave the community. There is also a toll-free number everyone can call to get assistance from Marney or Phyllis, if there are any questions or concerns about the homemakers program (1-800-387-3740 - Northern Chiefs' Balmertown office). Check out the Homemakers Training Program photos from the Keewaywin session.

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

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.

The results are in for the Keewaywin election: Chief - John Mckay 132 votes Solly Kakegamic - 108 votes. Deputy Chief - Joe Meekis 160 votes Allan Kakepetum - 80 votes 2 spoiled votes. Councillor - David Thompson - 155 votes Councillor - Silas Kakegamic - 136 votes Councillor - Hallum Kakepetum - 94 votes Alice Kakegamic - 92 votes Raymond Mason - 86 votes Jason Kakegamic - 77 votes Lester Pascal - 65 votes Luke Monias - 17 votes. 2 spoiled votes And there was an additional 5 mail in ballots that were spoiled. And we say Thank-you to the election committee for all the hard work that we put them through.

This week on April 22nd to the 26th 2002. Keewaywin had their first visit from a dentist. Dennis Hewitt is from Toronto and is home based in Sioux Lookout. He works out of the Sioux Lookout Zone hospital. So i'm sure most of the northern residents who go to the zone will recongize him. As this is Keewaywin's first dental visit. The equipments had to be flown in from Sioux Lookout, most of the equipment was late in getting in and the first day they did no fillings, just tooth extractions (ouch). The X-ray machine was flown in from Deer Lake, but not all the parts came in so it was pretty useless. The dental charts had to be made from scratch. The chair assembled. And a new dental assistant trained. But it is rewarding to have a dentist to come into our community. See Photos

This is to inform the Keewaywin members who got their mail in ballots to please send your ballots in right away. As the election is just around the bend, April 30th, the elections committee is asking you to send it in as soon as possible. It should have been sent already. If you haven't received a mail in ballot yet, please phone one of the election committee member at the band office right away and they will help you. You can even send it to Abraham Monias through the Bearskin Airways, as he is the Keewaywin Bearskin Agent. You do not have to pay the envelope costs if you mark it atttention: Abraham Monias Non-Rev. Please do not send your mail in ballots at the last minute. Try to do it right away. As it will take time to sort them all out.

On the 2nd of April the community of Keewaywin had an election nomination meeting in Keewaywin. There was a lot of community participation in deciding on who should be running for chief and council. Yesterday the mail in ballots were sent out to all community members that reside outside of the community. They are given the chance like all in resident community members to cast in their votes. The mail in ballots also includes a self addressed stamped envelope, so that all they have to do is mark an X besides the candidates that they wish to chose. And just drop it in at any mailbox, or you can just send it anyway you want. You may send it it by plane or have it hand delivered Remember as soon as your mail in ballots come in the mail try to send it in as soon as you can, as we don't know when the mail for the ballots will come in. There is a deadline for the mail in ballots to be received which is on the 29th of April. The following are the nominees for the upcoming election which will be held at the band office on the 30th of April 2002. Running for Chief: Solly Kakegamic John Mckay Deputy Chief: Joe Meekis Allan Kakepetum Councillors: Silas Kakegamic Alice Kakegamic Lester Pascal Raymond Mason David Thompson Luke Monias Jason Kakegamic Halum Kakepetum If you are one of the Keewaywin community members and your ballots come in late due to the mail service and you want to vote. Or you need more information. You can contact any of the election committee members. Darren Potter (work) 807 771-1164 Dusty Kakegamic Leave message at 771-1210 Abraham Monias Leave message at 771-1210