Greetings from the Oshkaatisak Council!

Catherine Cheechoo Oshkaatisak Coordinator

We are happy to provide you with a brief update on our activities and events. The Sandy Lake Youth Council successfully hosted their 3rd annual Youth Conference on June 7 & 8, 2010. It was a great conference, and I was in attendance to witness all the fun! Oshkaatisak Development Office hosted a self-esteem workshop for girls, as part of the overall agenda.  Other activities included a keynote presentation from Tom Morris, CEO for Wasaya, and a bannock making workshop! The second day of the Youth conference included a powwow. It was a great honour to see so many dancers young and old participating in the celebrations. It was a special time in Sandy Lake as the community also commemorated the 100th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #5.

June 8-10, 2010 was the Annual NAN Keewaywin Assembly. The NAN Chiefs met to discuss issues and pass resolutions to support the work in their communities, and across the NAN region as a whole. The Oshkaatisak Council was present to listen and observe, and also to share their ideas and concerns as a group. A highlight of the meeting was having the Oshkaatisak Council work with the Sandy Lake Youth Council in hosting a Youth radio show one evening, and assisting with treaty days games on another night. These are the types of activities the Oshkaatisak Council loves to help out with. They are always looking for opportunities to support the Youth in NAN communities in events similar to this. If you would like to have Oshkaatisak Council attend an event please send us an invitation!

The Oshkaatisak Council will be holding their next meeting in September of 2010. We are still seeking applications for new members. If you like to volunteer, or are interested in learning more, this is a great opportunity you may be interested in.  Please contact the Oshkaatisak Development Office for more information.  

That’s all for now, and we wish you a safe and enjoyable summer!

Catherine Cheechoo, Oshkaatisak Coordinator
On behalf of the Nishawbe Aski Nation Oshkaatisak Council & Development Office