Updated:Apr 9, 2002
 
  Program Outline
 
The Northern Chiefs' Tribal Council in partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation organized an Information and Communication Technology Conference in Thunder Bay on February 11 - 14, 2002.

The conference focus was on the integration of information and communication technologies as a tool to develop knowledge–based economies, preserve culture, enhance lifestyles and integrate the technologies into daily living.

The purpose of the conference was to educate and facilitate discussions with regards to the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies in Aboriginal communities as well as informing the business leaders and community stakeholders of the benefits of building "SMART" communities, facilities and services. The conference was a platform to share ideas, knowledge, information and resources as well as create partnerships among the delegates, communities and government sectors.

Below are some video excerpts from the First Nations Connect Conference. You will need Windows Media Player to view the video clips. Download Windows Media Player (here).
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Day 1
Monday, Feb 11
MEET & GREET
 
7:30 pm
Early Registration
- lobby of the Valhalla Inn
  8:00 pm

Meet & Greet Reception
- conference meeting room

Day 2


Tuesday, Feb 12
BUILDING SMART APPLICATIONS
 


Session 1 - Smart Communities
 
8:00am


Registration / Served Breakfast


9:00
Welcome - M.C.
Les Meekis
     

9:10


Opening Prayers
Fred Kakegamic (elder)
     

9:15
Introductory Remarks
Geordi Kakepetum, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Executive Director
     

9:30
Keynote Speaker
Ken Thomas - Special Advisor to Matthew Coon Come - AFN
  10:15 Overview of Smart Initiatives
Brian Beaton, K-Net Services Coordinator - powerpoint presentation
  10:30

Networking Coffee Break

 
Session 2 - ICT in Everyday Life


11:00 am


Smart Initiative - ICT & First Nations
Marlene McKay (On-line Native Language Teacher, KiHS) - powerpoint presentation
Panel members - (Chief George Kakekaspan - powerpoint presentation, Raymond Mason)
How ICT Interacts in Daily Living (Maintaining & Protecting Our Language)
  11:30 Q & A Session
 
11:45
Served Lunch with Guest Speaker
Rahil Khan, Project Officer, Smart Communities Program, Industry Canada - powerpoint presentation
 
Session 3 - ICT & Health Matters

1:00 pm
Smart Initiative - ICT & Health
Orpah MacKenzie (KO Health Director) - powerpoint presentation
Panel Members - (John Rowlandson - handout - Word, Dr. Claudette Chase, Rosalie Davis, Julie Meekis, Laurie Sherrington - handout - Word)
First Nation Telehealth
1:30

1:45 		Q & A Session

Telehealth Demonstration
Connection with Balmertown Telehealth site (Donna Williams, Rita Wassaykeesic, Gibbet Stevens, Christine Penner Polle)
 
Session 4 - ICT & Education
 
2:00pm


Smart Initiative - ICT & Education
Lynda Kakepetum (KiHS Counsellor) - powerpoint presentation
Panel Members - (Marlene McKay - powerpoint presentation, Madeleine Stoney)
KiHS - Community Based Internet Secondary School - KiHS brochure , KiHS Partnership Information

  2:30

2:45 		Q & A Session

Distance Education Opportunities
Connection with Contact North Network - Wayne Sajna Hebert (Vice-President & Chief Information Officer)
  3:00

Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by Plato Learning Canada Inc.
 
Session 5 - ICT & Network Infrastructure

3:30 pm


Smart Initiative - Broadband Network Infrastructure
Dan Pellerin (Network Manager) - powerpoint presentation
Panel Members - (Peter Campbell, Angus Miles)
The Kuh-ke-nah Network
  4:00
 Q & A Sessions
 
4:15
Network Demonstation
Connection with K-Net office in Sioux Lookout
 
4:45
Wrap up Session and Closing Prayer
MC - Les Meekis
Elder - Fred Kakegamic

5:00


Meeting Adjourns (supper is "on your own")
 
7:00
Informal Evening Session (optional) - Telecommons Development Group - Helen Aitkin
- Network Demonstrations (linking with other sites)
- Slide Show presentations on ICTs in other developing countries

Day 3


Wednesday, Feb13


BUILDING SMART FIRST NATIONS
 
7:15 am
Breakfast
8:15 Welcome
M.C. Peter Campbell
  8:20 Opening Prayers
Fred Kakegamic


8:25
Introductory Remarks
Geordi Kakepetum, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Executive Director
     

8:30
Keynote Speaker
Grand Chief Stan Beardy, Nishnawbe Aski Nation - presentation notes
 
Session 6 - ICT & First Nations Communities

9:15 am
ICT & Infrastructure
Les Meekis (Community Manager) - powerpoint presentation
Panel Members - (Darlene Rae, Madeleine Stoney, Raymond Mason, Helen Aitkens)
Community Engagement and Planning in the use of ICTs
  9:45 Q & A Session

10:00
Sharing Lessons Learned
Connection with community members in North Spirit Lake First Nation
Darlene Rae, e-Centre Manager and staff
  10:00 Networking Coffee Break
 
Session 7 - ICT & Economic Development

11:00 am
ICT and Economic Development
Harvey Yesno (CEO - NADF) - powerpoint presentation
The NAN Economic Development Officers' Network
  11:30 Q & A Session
 
Session 8 - ICT & Community Planning

11:45 am


ICT and Community Planning
David Neegan (Business Development & Marketing)
Panel Member - (Mike Belliveau, Innovations Officer, FedNor - powerpoint presentation)
Preparing a Smart Community Business Case
  12:15 Q & A Session

12:30
Served Lunch Sponsored by BELL CANADA
Guest Speakers - Gordon Kakegamic **NAN Telecom Technician - presentation notes &
Jacques Drouin ** Manager of Connectivity Policy - Industry Canada - powerpoint presentation
 
Session 9 - ICT & Women and Youth

2:00 pm
ICT and Women and Youth
Madeleine Stoney (e-Centre Manager) and Panel Members (Darlene Rae, Jesse Fiddler) - powerpoint presentation
Developing Economic and Employment Opportunities using ICTs for Women and Youth
  2:45 Q & A Session
  2:30 Networking Coffee Break - Sponsored by Telesat Canada
 
Session 10 - ICT & Government

3:00 pm
ICT & Government Funding Programs
Rob Stinchcombe (Manager FedNor, Northwestern Ontario)
Panel Members - (Carl Seibel, FedNor and Wally Bannon, ABC / XDO, NAN region)
Supporting the Broadband Agenda in Northern Ontario
  3:30 Q & A Session

3:45
ICT & Government On-line
Mathew Chan (Project Manager of Gov't On-line for INAC) - powerpoint presentation
Moving Government Services On-line
  4:30 Q & A Session
 
4:45


Wrap up and Closing Prayer
MC - Peter Campbell
Elder - Fred Kakegamic


5:00
Meeting Adjourns (supper is "on your own")
 
7:00


Informal Evening Session (optional) - Telecommons Development Group -
Helen Aitkin & Galin Kora **Network Demonstrations
Slide Show presentations **ICTs in other developing countries
Planning Meetings (proposals and strategies)


Day 4
Thursday, Feb. 14


PLANNING OUR FUTURE
  7:30 am Breakfast
 
8:30
Welcome - M.C.
Geordi Kakepetum, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Executive Director

8:35
Opening Prayers
Fred Kakegamic
  8:40 Introductory Remarks
Geordi Kakepetum, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Executive Director
8:45 Keynote Speaker
Paul Bush, VP Corporate Relations, Telesat - powerpoint presentation
 
Session 11 -Taking the Information Home
9:15 am ICT in First Nations Communities
David Paul Achneepineskum, NAN Executive Director - powerpoint presentation , presentation notes
Panel Members - (Stan Beardy, Harvey Yesno, Geordi Kakepetum and George Kakekaspan)
Taking the information learned and applying it in your Community
  10:15 Coffee Break - News Conference - press release re: K-Net / Industry Canada / Telesat Canada partnership
  11:00 Recommendations and Next Steps
  12:00 Concluding Discussions and Remarks
  12:30 Conference Adjourns