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Odoodem-mahw Mukooshaywin “Friends Feast”

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 15:21
Odoodem-mahw Mukooshaywin “Friends Feast”

One of the traditional events for Christmas in Sandy Lake is Odoodem-mahw Mukooshaywin or Friends Feast.

It is a gathering to welcome departed loved ones who come to visit between Christmas and New Years.

The belief is that on Christmas Day the spirits of those who passed away return to the relatives to visit and share the celebration of Christmas.

National Chief Shawn Atleo Visits Sandy Lake

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 11:00
Sandy Lake First Nation had a special visitor last week – AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo spent a few hours in the community to celebrate the re-opening of the Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School in September.

Community Christmas Calendar 2013

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/25/2013 - 16:14

Calendar of Band Events


 
 

Calendar of Band Events, Northern Sales and Feasts

New Youth Council Elected

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/25/2013 - 16:08
On November 18, 2013 the youth of Sandy Lake elected a new Youth Council. The five-member council is made up of one youth from each of the five main geographical areas of the community.

The new council appointed the positions of Chief, Deputy Chief and Councillors.

Chief Darrin Fiddler -  Airport/Big Rock
Deputy Chief Seth Fiddler - RC
Councillor Claudette Linklater - Center
Councillor Kristen McKay - OSM/GP
Councillor Jared Meekis - River

Election Committee Hosting Youth Meeting

Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/09/2013 - 21:10
YOUTH MEETING
ELECTION CODE


When: Tuesday, November 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Youth Centre

There will be a Youth Focus Group meeting to discuss and hear comments, suggestions and other input regarding the draft Election Code.

Youth between ages 18-29 years are invited to drop by between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for a chat and munchies.

We want to hear from you.
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