Meeting Place: Celebrating First Nation Careers

Keewaytinook Okimakanak, as the Regional Management Office for INAC's First Nation SchoolNet, would like to introduce a new e-learning initiative. Through an on-line format, we will be showcasing local community members in thier field of work. Interviews will be posted weekly on this site. Schools will be able to utilize this resource to guide students towards thier educational and future career goals.

Interested Speakers, please contact:

Willow Fiddler,
ON-RMO FNS Administrator
T: (807) 737-1135, ext 1259
or 1-877-737-5638
willowfiddler@knet.ca

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	E-Career Season 2: Call for Speakers Keewaytinook Okimakanak, as the Reginonal Management Office for INAC’s First Nation SchoolNet, is begining to plan their fall line up for the second installment of ecareers. This e-learning initiative is meant to inspire youth by showing anything is possible with determination and passion. In Season One, we saw examples of how First Nation leaders harnessed their interests and passions into careers that are contributing to the communities they are from. All Interviews are showcased below. We are looking forward to meeting new role models in Season Two. If you would like to nominate a speaker in your community, or would like some more information on this program please contact: willowfiddler@knet.ca (807) 737-1135, ext 1259. 1-877-737-KNET (5638)

2	Jack McKay, Deputy Chief Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Jack speaks about the Farming initiatives undertaken by his community on the path to creating sustainable food sources. In August 2008, 15 goats were flown in from New Liskard, Ontario. Jack discusses what they learned from this experience and how they continue to move forward with farming initiatives. Click here to view the interview with Jack McKay: http://66.165.220.194/viewerportal/vmc/player.do?eventContentId=942 Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug is an excellent example of creating new visions and opportunities in their community. Please visit the following links for more information: For more information on the Farming Project, please review the Sagatay Article: http://www.wawataynews.ca/sagatay/epublish/1/44 For more information on Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, please visit their web site: http://kitchenuhmaykoosib.com/

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