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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170914T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170914T150000
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CREATED:20170905T185357Z
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UID:13260-1505386800-1505401200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:HIV/HCV Information and On-Site Training (Pic Mobert)
DESCRIPTION:Anishinabek Nation\, Elevate NWO (North Western Ontario) and OAHAS (Ontario Aboriginal HIV Aids Strategy) \nARE YOU POSITIVE/YOU’RE NEGATIVE?\nGet tested and erase the doubt? \nHIV/HCV (Hep C) \nInformation Sessions for community members \nSuperior Region HIV/HCV Information and On-Site Training \nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 14 \nPic Mobert First Nation \nHealth Centre \n11:00 am – 3:00 pm \nContact: Crystal Pirie\, Health & Social Manager \nPhone: 807-822-1560 ext 228 \nEmail: healthandsocial@picmobert.ca \nFREE LUNCHEON \nA Baby Pendleton Blanket to be drawn and more!
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/hivhcv-information-and-on-site-training-pic-mobert/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170915
DTSTAMP:20170829T002156Z
CREATED:20170829T002156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T002156Z
UID:13254-1505347200-1505433599@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Child & Family Services Act Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Where: Sault Ste. Marie \nDate: September 14th \nTime & Location: To be updated
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/child-family-services-act-engagement/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170913T150000
DTSTAMP:20170905T184829Z
CREATED:20170905T184829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T184829Z
UID:13259-1505300400-1505314800@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:HIV/HCV Information and On-Site Training (Biigtigong Nishinaabeg)
DESCRIPTION:Anishinabek Nation\, Elevate NWO (North Western Ontario) and OAHAS (Ontario Aboriginal HIV Aids Strategy) \nARE YOU POSITIVE/YOU’RE NEGATIVE?\nGet tested and erase the doubt? \nHIV/HCV (Hep C) \nInformation Sessions for community members \nSuperior Region HIV/HCV Information and On-Site Training \nWEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13 \nBiigtigong NishinaabeG \nBiigigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig \n11:00 am – 3:00 pm \nContact: Shelly Michano \nPhone: 807-229-1836 ext. 609 \nEmail: shelly.michano@picriver.com \nFREE LUNCHEON \nA Baby Pendleton Blanket to be drawn and more!
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/hivhcv-information-and-on-site-training-biigtigong-nishinaabeg/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170912T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170912T150000
DTSTAMP:20170905T184433Z
CREATED:20170905T184433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T184433Z
UID:13258-1505214000-1505228400@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:HIV/HCV Information and On-Site Training (Biinjitiwaabik)
DESCRIPTION:Anishinabek Nation\, Elevate NWO (North Western Ontario) and OAHAS (Ontario Aboriginal HIV Aids Strategy) \nARE YOU POSITIVE/YOU’RE NEGATIVE?\nGet tested and erase the doubt? \nHIV/HCV (Hep C) \nInformation Sessions for community members \nSuperior Region HIV/HCV Information and On-Site Training \nTUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12 \nBiinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinabek Health Station \n11:00 am – 3:00 pm \nContact: Health Director Lorraine Cook \nPhone: 807-885-3204 \nEmail: icook@rockybayfn.ca \nFREE LUNCHEON \nA Baby Pendleton Blanket to be drawn and more!
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/hivhcv-information-and-on-site-training-biinjitiwaabik/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170912T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170913T160000
DTSTAMP:20170829T001837Z
CREATED:20170829T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T001837Z
UID:13253-1505206800-1505318400@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Well-being Training
DESCRIPTION:Where:  Sault Ste. Marie \nDate: September 12 and 13\, 2017 \nTime and Location: To be updated
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/family-well-being-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170910
DTSTAMP:20170901T184711Z
CREATED:20170901T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T184711Z
UID:1914-1504742400-1505001599@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering 2017\n \nSeptember 7\, 8\, 9\, 2017\nAtikameksheng Anishinawbek\nCultural Grounds – Reserve Road at Naughton\, Ontario \nThe Robinson-Huron Treaty between the British Crown and the Ojibways of Lake Huron was entered into on September 9th. 1850. \nThe Chiefs have invited elders\, historians\, legal experts and citizens to educate people about the meaning of the treaty\, discuss the treaty’s history\, and learn about Anishinabek law and to celebrate the Anishinabek way of life. \nOntario Regional Chief Isadore Day and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde will be in attendance. \nPLEASE BRING YOUR FEAST BUNDLES. NO BOTTLED WATER. \nVENDORS WELCOME! \nThe POSTER can be seen HERE. \nThe DRAFT AGENDA can be seen HERE. \nThis is a free event for all to attend. \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/robinson-huron-treaty-gathering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170907
DTSTAMP:20170829T000804Z
CREATED:20170829T000804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T000804Z
UID:13250-1504656000-1504742399@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Well-Being Presentation (Sheguiandah)
DESCRIPTION:Where: Sheguiandah First Nation \nWith: Community Presentation \nDate: September 6\, 2017 \nTime and Location: To be determined and posted on this site.
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/family-well-being-presentation-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170902T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170903T200000
DTSTAMP:20170418T233110Z
CREATED:20170418T233110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T233110Z
UID:1644-1504335600-1504468800@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Nipissing First Nation 29th Annual Traditional Powwow
DESCRIPTION:WATER IS LIFE\nSeptember 2 & 3\, 2017\nLabour Day Weekend\nAddress: NFN Cultural Lands (23 km’s west of North Bay on Hwy 17 Turn South on Jocko Point Road to 2100 Paradise Lane \nHost Drum: Young Creek\, Co-Host: Young Eagle \nElder: Dan Commanda \nHead Veteran: TBA \nHead Male Dancer: Clifton Mianskum \nHead Female Dancer: Amanda Bellfeuille \nFeaturing: Miss NFN – Friday Night \nAnnual Rock Your Mocs Competition \n11:00 a.m. (Registration) 12:00 p.m. (Grand Entry) 7:00 a.m. (Sunrise starting Thursday Aug 31 to Sept 3) \nTraditional Feast priority for Drummers\, Dancers\, and Elders \nVENDORS MUST REGISTER * FREE ADMISSION * EVERYONE IS WELCOME \nROUGH CAMPING 18+ * ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS\, ALCOHOL OR PETS! \nFor event info\, please contact Event Coordinator at julesa@nfn.ca or (705) 753-2050 ext. 1260 \nwww.nfnculture.ca
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/nipissing-first-nation-29th-annual-traditional-powwow/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170902
DTSTAMP:20170328T193531Z
CREATED:20170328T193531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T193531Z
UID:13222-1504224000-1504310399@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:First Nation Child Welfare Advocacy Program
DESCRIPTION:This accredited Certificate Program is offered at Anishinabek Educational Institute. \nSTART DATE: September 2017. \nOverview: The post diploma program prepares individuals for the role of advocate or band representative on behalf of a First Nation\, chile and/or family in relation to child protection matters. \nProvisions under the Child and Family Service Act state taht it is an Aboriginal child’s right to have a family’s Aboriginal culture and heritage take into account when advocating for the child. \nPlease see AEI’s website for more detailed program information at http://www.aeipostsecondary.ca/child-welfare-program-description.asp \nAPPLY TODAY – There is NO FEE TO APPLY.  You can find the application form on the AEI website. \n  \nAEI offers other programming as well.  Please take the time to look through our website.\nView our promo video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kO9zF9Qy2c&feature=youtu.be
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/first-nation-child-welfare-advocacy-program/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170830T170000
DTSTAMP:20170801T230753Z
CREATED:20170801T230753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T230753Z
UID:13246-1503997200-1504112400@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Anishinabek Nation Youth Life Promotion and Prescription Drug Awareness Summit
DESCRIPTION:When: August 29-30\, 2017 \nThe Anishinabek Nation will be hosting a summit aimed toward the youth of our communities\, enriching them with knowledge from keynote speakers\, interesting workshops\, and group activities based around life promotion and prescription drug awareness. \nThe summit will provide youth with activities but also opportunities to network with youth from other First Nations\, build ideas and strategies to assist planning of future summits or activities within individual First Nations. Travel\, meals and accommodations will be sponsored for up to three youth and one chaperone per participating Anishinabek First Nation. \nWhere: Springwater Park – Barrie\, ON \nSpringwater Park is one of Ontario’s beautiful provincial parks\, containing more than 12 km of hiking trails; the park is located on Beausoleil First Nation traditional territory and is also staffed by the First Nation. \nPlease contact Jamie Restoule for more information at jamie.restoule@anishinabek.ca or at (705) 497-9127 ext. 2242 \n  \nThe complete registration kit is available here –  https://www.anishinabek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AN-YOUTHSUMMIT_Regis-Pkg-August-2017-003.pdf
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/anishinabek-nation-youth-life-promotion-and-prescription-drug-awareness-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170829T160000
DTSTAMP:20170815T170322Z
CREATED:20170815T170322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T170322Z
UID:13248-1503997200-1504022400@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Clan Teachings
DESCRIPTION:Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc.\nTraditional Health Program in collaboration with Batchewana First Nation and Mississauga First Nation presents \nClan Teachings\nTuesday\, August 29\, 2017 at the Cultural Centre\, 96 Park Road \nMississauga First Nations \nPRESENTERS: Gordon Waindubence\, Josephine Mandamin\, Edward George \n9:00 am – Greetings\, Water & Clans\, Clan Vision\, Clan Teachings \n12:00 pm – Feast \n1:00 pm – Clan Teachings \n4:00 pm – Closing \nM.C. Darren McGregor\, Helper: Crystal Osawamick \nTo pre-register\, please contact Crystal Osawamick\, Event Planner/Helper \nOnline registration: www.maawnjidmi.com \nEmail: info@maawnjidmi.com \nOr call: (705) 923-42227 \nDoor Prizes! Bring your feast bundle! No bottled water Miigwetch. \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/clan-teachings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170828T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170831T160000
DTSTAMP:20170811T180055Z
CREATED:20170811T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T180055Z
UID:1846-1503910800-1504195200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Maamwizwad Eshknigjik Anishinabe Innadziwning Gikendaaswin Anishinaabe Mshkiki-aadziwin Mino Mshkikiiwan
DESCRIPTION:Connecting youth to culture. Culture is good medicine.\nMonday\, August 28 to Thursday\, August 31\, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm \nSKHC Community Centre\, 105 Elm Street\, Suite E4 \nSpace is limited. Please register in advance. \nFor youth aged 7-12 \nShkagamick Community Health Centre in partnership with Kinda Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services will be facilitating a four-day cultural camp for youth as a means to celebrate culture. \nDay 1: Crafts \nDay 2: Medicine Picking \nDay 3:  Canoe/Kayaking and Cookout \nDay 4:  Team Building \nFor more information and to register\, please contact: \nTeresa McGregor\, Aboriginal Support Worker\, &705) 675-1596 Ext 249\, tmcgrgor@skhc.ca \nCythia Osawamick\, Kina Gbezhgomi Youth in Transition Worker\, (705) 885-9910. cosawamick@kgcfs.org
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/maamwizwad-eshknigjik-anishinabe-innadziwning-gikendaaswin-anishinaabe-mshkiki-aadziwin-mino-mshkikiiwan/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170828T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170828T170000
DTSTAMP:20170829T001523Z
CREATED:20170829T001523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T001523Z
UID:13252-1503907200-1503939600@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Well-Being Presentation (Munsee-Delaware)
DESCRIPTION:Where: Munsee-Delaware Nation \nWith: Community Presentation \nDate: October 16\, 2017 \nTime & Date: To be Determined and updated once available.
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/family-well-being-presentation-munsee-delaware/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170823
DTSTAMP:20170829T000617Z
CREATED:20170829T000617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T000617Z
UID:13249-1503360000-1503446399@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Well-Being Presentation (Munsee-Delaware)
DESCRIPTION:Where: Munsee-Delaware Nation. \nWith: Chief & Council \nDate:  August 22\, 2017 \nDate & Time: To be determined and updated on this site. \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/family-well-being-presentation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170817T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170817T200000
DTSTAMP:20170811T174450Z
CREATED:20170811T174450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T174450Z
UID:13247-1502989200-1503000000@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Eshki Maadjii Maadzowin
DESCRIPTION:The Beginning of Moving Spirit Life \nThursday\, August 17\, 2017 \n5:00 pm to 8:00 pm \nSKHC Community Centre\, 105 Elm Street\, Suite E4 \nplease RSVP so we can plan our feast accordingly \nSKHC is inviting families with babies born the past year to attend a feast to honour these new spirits to our community as well as receive teachers of the naming ceremony. \nEach baby will be gifted a special bundle during this celebration. \nFor more information and to register\, please contact: \nGeesohns Manitowabi &05) 675-1596 Ext. 232\, Gmanitowabi@dskhc.ca \nBrianna Nadijwon (705) 675-1596 Ext. 213\, Bnadjiwon@skhc.ca
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/eshki-maadjii-maadzowin/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170816T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170816T210000
DTSTAMP:20170727T180339Z
CREATED:20170727T180339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170727T180339Z
UID:13245-1502863200-1502917200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:19 Annual Anishinabek Evening of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Awards\nAugust 16\, 2017\nCasino Rama – Silvernightingale Ballroom\nEach year the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity hosts a celebration to recognize and bring awareness to Anishinaabe citizens who have made a lifetime commitment to improving the quality of life on First Nations. We recognize these people are “building blocks” to improving the lives of Anishinabek citizens and the Anishinabek Nation as a whole and we present these individuals with Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Awards. \nThis year\, we will be honouring the following individuals who have made a lifetime commitment to career\, community \, and the advancement of the Anishinabek Nation. Congratulations to all award winners. \nTo see the list of individuals to be honoured\, please visit the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity poster for the event HERE \nBe part of the event by purchasing tickets. \nTickets are $50.00 each. Deadline for purchasing is August 8\, 2017. Tickets are not available at the door. \nFor more information or to purchase tickets contact the AN7GC office: \nPhone (705) 497-9127  Fax (705) 497-9135 Email an7gc@anishinabek.ca \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/19-annual-anishinabek-evening-of-excellence/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170815T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170815T160000
DTSTAMP:20170727T171008Z
CREATED:20170727T171008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170727T171008Z
UID:13244-1502787600-1502812800@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Early Years Regional Gathering - Thunder Bay\, ON
DESCRIPTION:ANISHINABEK NATION\nEarly Years Regional Gathering\nAugust 8\, Location TBD\, Thunder Bay\, ON\nThe Journey Together – Early Years Commitment\nOn May 30\, 2016\, the provincial government released the Journey Together: Ontario’s Commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous poeples\, which set out Ontario’s plan for responding to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. \nAs part of the plan\, the Ministry of Education has commited to invest up to 23.5M over the next two years for new and enhanced child and family programs on-reseve\, with up to 12M in ongoing annual operating funding beginning in 2018-19. \nThe Anishinabek Nation will be working with member communities over the course of the summer to identify early years needs and to develop proposals for provincially-funded child and family programs. \nThe Early Years Central Gathering will provide an opportunity for communities to learn more about the initiative from the Ministry of Education and to begin providing input on early years needs and priorities. \nConsultants will be present to gather information on community needs\, engage communities and to provide support to communities in development proposals fro future child and family programs. \nFor more details\, visit these websites: \nThe Journey Together – www.ontario.ca/page/journey-together-ontarios-commitment-reconciliation-indigenous-peoples \nOne Year Progress Report – www.ontario.ca/page/journey-together-one-year-report \nAnishinabek Nation will cover 1 representative from each community. Travel and meals will be reimbursed and accommodations will be covered. \nRECOMMENDED TO ATTEND: Education Directors\, Health Directors\, Social Directors\, Daycare/Childcare Supervisor’s and Managers \nFor future details\, please contact Cecile Hookimaw at 705-497-9127 emaill: cecile.hookimaw@anishinabek.ca \nThe registration form is available HERE.
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/early-years-regional-gathering-thunder-bay-on/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170809T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170809T090000
DTSTAMP:20170720T190843Z
CREATED:20170720T190843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T190843Z
UID:13242-1502269200-1502269200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:A National Day of Prayer and Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Every Prayer Matters\nAugust 6\, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.\nTurtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education & Wellness\nAn open invitation to people of all faiths and denominations to participate.\nwith support from Reconciliation Canada and the Assembly of First Naitons Chiefs Committee on Health \n“It is only through the Spirit that we can come together as human beings and work together to bridge our differences and create positive solutions.  The power of Spirit will unite\, not only First Nations\, but all peoples on Turtle Island.” – Turtle Lodge Elder\, Dave Courchene \n  \nfor more information visit: \nhttp://www.turtlelodge.org/?post_type=dd_events&p=3262 \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/a-national-day-of-prayer-and-mindfulness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170811T160000
DTSTAMP:20170719T194616Z
CREATED:20170719T194616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T194616Z
UID:13241-1502182800-1502467200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Treaty Education Training
DESCRIPTION:Want to get more comfortable teaching about the treaty relationship? This week­ long training at the Union of Ontario Indians head office is led by author/educator Kelly Crawford. \nParticipants will work though four modules and one week of experiential learning. \nModules included are entitled \n\nUnlearning: Becoming Conscious\nBuilding the Base: Truth through Treaty\nBecoming Multi­-Dimensional: Walking in Two Worlds and Ways of knowing\, doing\, being and honoring.\n\nThis will provide a solid base to  move forward. The modules will then be followed by an experiential learning experience. Participants will spend a total of four days working with both elementary and secondary kits learning strategies to support learning about the treaty relationship. Participants will leave equipped to support colleagues in treaty education. \nTwo weeks to choose from: August 8-11 or August 21-25. The training will be held at the Elders Hall at the Union of Ontario Indians head office located at 1 Migiizi Miikun beside the Eagle’s Nest gas bar on Highway 17 West\, just outside of North Bay \nSee the form HERE.
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/treaty-education-training/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170808T160000
DTSTAMP:20170727T170728Z
CREATED:20170727T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170727T170728Z
UID:13243-1502182800-1502208000@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Early Years Regional Gathering - Rama First Nation
DESCRIPTION:ANISHINABEK NATION\nEarly Years Regional Gathering\nAugust 8\, Location TBD\, Rama First Nation\, ON\nThe Journey Together – Early Years Commitment\nOn May 30\, 2016\, the provincial government released the Journey Together: Ontario’s Commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous poeples\, which set out Ontario’s plan for responding to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. \nAs part of the plan\, the Ministry of Education has commited to invest up to 23.5M over the next two years for new and enhanced child and family programs on-reseve\, with up to 12M in ongoing annual operating funding beginning in 2018-19. \nThe Anishinabek Nation will be working with member communities over the course of the summer to identify early years needs and to develop proposals for provincially-funded child and family programs. \nThe Early Years Central Gathering will provide an opportunity for communities to learn more about the initiative from the Ministry of Education and to begin providing input on early years needs and priorities. \nConsultants will be present to gather information on community needs\, engage communities and to provide support to communities in development proposals fro future child and family programs. \nFor more details\, visit these websites: \nThe Journey Together – www.ontario.ca/page/journey-together-ontarios-commitment-reconciliation-indigenous-peoples \nOne Year Progress Report – www.ontario.ca/page/journey-together-one-year-report \nAnishinabek Nation will cover 1 representative from each community. Travel and meals will be reimbursed and accommodations will be covered. \nRECOMMENDED TO ATTEND: Education Directors\, Health Directors\, Social Directors\, Daycare/Childcare Supervisor’s and Managers \nFor future details\, please contact Cecile Hookimaw at 705-497-9127 emial: cecile.hookimaw@anishinabek.ca \nThe registration form is available HERE. \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/early-years-regional-gathering-rama-first-nation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170731T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170810T160000
DTSTAMP:20170718T193256Z
CREATED:20170718T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T193256Z
UID:13240-1501488000-1502380800@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Duty to Consult Development Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Call for Community Experts on Duty to Consult\nEngagement for\nDUTY TO CONSULT DEVELOPMENT\n \nDates for Your Region: \nSouthwest: July 31st & August 1st  – London \nLake Huron: August 2nd & 3rd – Sault Ste. Marie \nSoutheast: August 2nd & 3rd – Rama \nNorthern Superior: August 9th & 10th – Thunder Bay \n\n WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:\nDEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL PROCESS FOR THE DUTY TO CONSULT. \nOPPORTUNITY TO SHARE AND BECOME INFORMED\, \nIDENTIFY CHALLENGES\, GAPS\, BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES \nREGARDING INDIGENOUS CONSULTATIONS. \nENGAGE WITH THE MINISTRY OF INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION. \n\n** DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is Monday\, July 31\, 2017** \nTravel\, meals and accommodations covered for 1 participant per community \nCONTACT: Alli Moses\, Union of Ontario Indians \nPh: 705-497-9127\, ext. 2234 \nEmail: legal.student@anishinabek.ca \n* REGISTRATION FORM is available HERE *\n  \nFunded by: Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/1793/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170713
DTSTAMP:20170504T222128Z
CREATED:20170504T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T222128Z
UID:13235-1499817600-1499903999@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Beausoleil Family Health Centre Annual Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:This years theme is \n“Water is Life”\nWednesday\, July 12\, 2017 at the Enjimaawnjiding Recreation Centre. \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/beausoleil-family-health-centre-annual-health-fair/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170629T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170713T170000
DTSTAMP:20170629T221143Z
CREATED:20170629T221143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T221143Z
UID:13239-1498723200-1499965200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Early Years Central Gathering
DESCRIPTION:DATE:  July 12 & 13\, 2017\n \nGathering location:  Sault Ste. Marie\, ON \nThe Journey Together – Early Years Commitment \n\nOn May 30\, 2016\, the provincial government released the Journey Together: Ontario’s Commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples\, which sets out Ontario’s plan for responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action\nAs part of the plan\, the Ministry of Education has committed to invest up to $23.5M over the next two years for new and enhanced child and family programs on reserve\, with up to $12M in ongoing annual operating funding beginning in 2018-19\nThe Anishinabek Nation will be working with member communities over the course of the summer to identify early years needs and to develop proposals for provincially-funded child and family programs\nThe Early Years Central Gathering will provide an opportunity for communities to learn more about the initiative from the Ministry of Education and to begin providing input on early years needs and priorities\nConsultants will be present to gather information on community needs\, engage communities and to provide support to communities in developing proposals for future child and family programs\nDetails of the Early Years commitment can be found in the Closing the Gaps sections of the following:\n\nontario.ca/page/journey-together-ontarios-commitment-reconciliation-indigenous-peoples\nhttps://www.ontario.ca/page/journey-together-one-year-report\n\n\n\nRecommended to attend are:\nEducation Directors\, Health Directors\, Social Directors\, Daycare/Childcare Supervisors and Managers \nAnishinabek Nation/UOI will cover 1 representative from each community to attend this presentation. Travel and meals will be reimbursed and accommodations will be covered. \nFor further details\, please contact Dan Truchon at d.truchon@anishinabek.ca
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/early-years-central-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170622T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170622T200000
DTSTAMP:20170418T231420Z
CREATED:20170418T231420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T231420Z
UID:13226-1498111200-1498161600@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Ki-nn Maam-wi Dun-kwesh-kwa-daad-wok Be-maa-di-zi-jik
DESCRIPTION:BRINGING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER\nThursday\, June 22\, 2017\nDowntown Killarney\n6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m – Sunrise Ceremony \n9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Department Presentations \n9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Treaty & Wampum Belt Teachings \n1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Mini Social Pow Wow \n4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Debajemugig Theatre Group \n5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Native Country Hall of Fame Showcase \n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/ki-nn-maam-wi-dun-kwesh-kwa-daad-wok-be-maa-di-zi-jik/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTSTAMP:20170328T194646Z
CREATED:20170328T194646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T194646Z
UID:13224-1497571200-1497657599@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Anishinabek Student Excellence Awards (deadline)
DESCRIPTION:part of the 19th Annual \nAnishinabek Evening of Excellence\non Wednesday\, August 16\, 2017 at \nCasino Rama – Silvernightingale Ballroom. \nDEADLINE for scholarship applications is Friday\, June 16\, 2017\nFor eligibility requirements and to apply\, visit the AN7GC website at \nhttp://www.an7gc.ca/evening-of-excellence.asp
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/anishinabek-student-excellence-awards-deadline/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T200000
DTSTAMP:20170328T192849Z
CREATED:20170328T192849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T192849Z
UID:13221-1497517200-1497556800@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:19th Annual Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:A Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Anishinabek Communities and Citizens. \nThursday\, June 15\, 2017 \nat The Mark O’Mears Course at Grandview Golf Club \nHuntsville Ontario. \nNeed information or wish to register – http://www.an7gc.ca/annual-gold-tournament.asp
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/19th-annual-anishinabek-veterans-memorial-golf-tournament/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170611T170000
DTSTAMP:20170426T233507Z
CREATED:20170426T233507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T233507Z
UID:13228-1497096000-1497200400@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:North Bay Indian Friendship Centre's Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow Celebration
DESCRIPTION:“Honoring Our Grandmothers”\nLocation: Lee Park. 800 Memorial Dr. North Bay \nGrand-Entry: Saturday: 12 pm & 7 pm; Sunday: 12pm \nHost drum: Otterhead Singers \nCo-host drum: Moose Bay \nMaster of Ceremony: Gary Dokis \nArena Director: Roger Assiniwe \nHead Elders: Richard Assinewai \nHead Veteran: Philip Moore \nAdult Male Dancer: MckenzieOttereyes-Eagle \nAdult Female Dancer: Amanda Bellefeuille \nYouth Male Dancer: Shkaabewis Tabobondung \nYouth Female Dancer: Summer Fisher \nChild Male Dancer: Seth Sutherland \nChild Female Dancer: Sadie Turner \n\nDaily Honorariums for registered Dancers-First 4 Registered Drums will receive an Honorarium of $500 (minimum 5 Singers) \nEveryone Welcome-Bring a chair! \nDRUG & ALCOHOL FREE EVENT-Designated Smoking Area- NO Pets! \nWater Stations will be available – Bring your own bottle! \nMaamwi Kindaaswin Festival will not be responsible for injuries\, theft\, damages\, or any other liability associated with the festival. \nPlease be advise there is no camping at the Pow Wow Grounds. \nVendors:  Authentic Native Craft Vendors ONLY & Food Vendors- Please 705-472-2811. Simon ext. 220 or Serena ext. 227 \nAdmission:  FREE Event \n  \nContact:  Jen Seguin at 705-472-2811 ext.222 or Dan Desrochers at ext.216 \nEmails:  akwego2@nbifc.org or kizaay@nbifc.org
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/north-bay-indian-friendship-centres-maamwi-kindaaswin-pow-wow-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170605T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170607T160000
DTSTAMP:20170529T221740Z
CREATED:20170529T221740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T221740Z
UID:13238-1496649600-1496851200@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:2017 Grand Council Assembly
DESCRIPTION:2017 Grand Council Assembly\n“ka mnaadendanaa gaabi zhiwebag miinwaa nango megwaa ezhwebag\nmiinwaa geyaabi waa ni zhiwebag”\n“Honouring our Past\, Present and Future`\nAamjiwnaang Community Centre\nJune 5\, 6\, 7\, 2017\nDraft Agenda for the Assembly can be seen HERE. \nThe public is welcome to attend.
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/2017-grand-council-assembly/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170605
DTSTAMP:20170427T000143Z
CREATED:20170427T000143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T000143Z
UID:13234-1496448000-1496620799@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Embracing the Seven Grandfather Teachings
DESCRIPTION:June 3 – 4 \nAundeck Omni Kaning Annual Traditional Pow-wow  \nLocation: Located on the beautiful shores of the North Channel on Manitoulin Island\, 5 minutes west of Little Current on Hwy 540\, turn on Lake Road \nHost Drum: Young Biisineh \nRough Camping available (must be 18+ for campsite registeration) \nContact: Mandy Shawanda (705) 368 – 0739 ext 1 during business hours\, leave message \nWebsite: www.aundeckomnikaningfn.com
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/embracing-the-seven-grandfather-teachings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170602T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170602T130000
DTSTAMP:20170426T235915Z
CREATED:20170426T235915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T235915Z
UID:13233-1496397600-1496408400@anishinabek.ca
SUMMARY:Chippewas of the Thames Annual Children’s Pow-wow
DESCRIPTION:Location: Antler River Elementary School\, 324 Chippewa Rd \nGrand Entry:  Friday at 10 am \nAdmission: $2/person \nHost/Co-host drum: TBA \nSpecial Declaration: No Drugs or Alcohol \nVendors: First Nations owned and operated vendors only. \nContact: Band Office 519-289-1000 \n  \n(Take note – completed time is estimate as we did not receive the end time – Anishinabek Nation)
URL:https://anishinabek.ca/event/chippewas-of-the-thames-annual-childrens-pow-wow/
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