Recent News
Kenora Police Service donates bicycles to Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake received a shipment of 15 used bicycles donated by the former Kenora Police Service.
The donation was arranged by Lori Zroback, a nurse with the home care program in Sandy Lake. The Kenora Police Service usually holds an auction for unclaimed or seized bicycles. Lori, whose husband was an officer with the Kenora Police Service, suggested some of the bikes be donated to the community.
The bicycles were sent to the NAPS detachment in Sandy Lake and were then given away to kids as prizes during Treaty Days.
The donation was arranged by Lori Zroback, a nurse with the home care program in Sandy Lake. The Kenora Police Service usually holds an auction for unclaimed or seized bicycles. Lori, whose husband was an officer with the Kenora Police Service, suggested some of the bikes be donated to the community.
The bicycles were sent to the NAPS detachment in Sandy Lake and were then given away to kids as prizes during Treaty Days.
Grand Chief Stan Beardy and James Bartleman visit Sandy Lake
NAN Grand Chief Stan Beardy, Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and NAN staff members were in Sandy Lake on July 16th to launch the planning of the Treaty 5 Centennial Commemoration.
The historical event, which will mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 5 is set to take place on June 9, 2010.
The Centennial Commemoration 2010 Project is being headed by two coordinators with support from the Chief and Council and a NAN working group.
The historical event, which will mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 5 is set to take place on June 9, 2010.
The Centennial Commemoration 2010 Project is being headed by two coordinators with support from the Chief and Council and a NAN working group.
Youth Council nominees announced
Nominations for this year's Youth Council were held on Friday, July 10, 2009.
The Youth Council is a one-year term and is made up of five youth - one for each of the five geographical areas of the community.
Elections for the 2009-2010 Youth Council will be on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Treaty Grounds. All youth are invited and encouraged to vote.
For more information on the Youth Council, please contact the Brighter Futures Program at (807) 774-5242.
The Youth Council is a one-year term and is made up of five youth - one for each of the five geographical areas of the community.
Elections for the 2009-2010 Youth Council will be on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Treaty Grounds. All youth are invited and encouraged to vote.
For more information on the Youth Council, please contact the Brighter Futures Program at (807) 774-5242.
Theme wanted for 2010 Treaty 5 Centennial Commemoration
Coordinators of the Treaty 5 Centennial Commemoration are asking the community for theme ideas for the historical 100-year commemoration event.
Plans for the commemoration scheduled for June 9, 2010 are well underway, however, a theme is needed to officially launch the event.
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy will be visiting Sandy Lake on July 16th to help launch the planning of the commemoration.
Deadline for theme ideas is July 14, 2009.
Plans for the commemoration scheduled for June 9, 2010 are well underway, however, a theme is needed to officially launch the event.
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy will be visiting Sandy Lake on July 16th to help launch the planning of the commemoration.
Deadline for theme ideas is July 14, 2009.
Derek Miller confirmed to perform at music festival
Organizers of the Muddy Water Music Festival have confirmed Juno Award winner Derek Miller as the headlining act for this year's festival.
Miller is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Six Nations with a flare for blues-rock music, winning several music awards for his original work.
Other musicians scheduled to perform are:
Aaron Peters and Brownjovi, a rock band from Manitoba
Rodney Brown, a children's entertainer from Thunder Bay
Miller is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Six Nations with a flare for blues-rock music, winning several music awards for his original work.
Other musicians scheduled to perform are:
Aaron Peters and Brownjovi, a rock band from Manitoba
Rodney Brown, a children's entertainer from Thunder Bay
