| WATCHGUARD TRAINING ARCHIVE FROM JUNE 3 & 4, 2010 |
| June 23, 2010, 02:04:50 PM by fnsnews |
Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) - First Nations SchoolNet Program is proud to announce a successful Video Conferencing Training from La Ronge, SK with WatchGuard Firewall Systems in Ottawa on June 3 & 4 – Thank you Mark!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO KNET – ONTARIO FOR ALL THEIR SERVICES! Thanks Lyle!
We had over 20 First Nations technicians participate in the training! Thank you all for attending!
Session 1 - WatchGuard Training Archive
Session 2 - WatchGuard Training Archive |
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| 09-10 SK FNS Memorandum of Agreement & FNS ICT Inventory Survey |
| March 18, 2010, 02:31:44 PM by fnsnews |
Every school year the SK FNS program is required to recieve a signed copy of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) from all participating First Nations schools. The MOA is the agreement of participation between the First Nations School’s and the National First Nations SchoolNet Program.
With the support of INAC’s National FNS program, this 09/10 school year, by completing the MOA, FNS participating schools will also receive additional IT educational resources.
SK FNS MOA 09-10
Please ensure page 4 of the MOA is faxed to 306-236-1460.
INAC is conducting a study on ICT usage in First Nations Education. INAC has provided a 15 question ICT Inventory survey. We are asking all SK FNS participating schools to complete one survey. Once survey is completed, please fax to 306-236-1460.
It is very important that the ICT Inventory survey is received no later than 5:00pm Friday March 26.
Once your school’s survey is documented as being received, a $1000.00 check will be issued to your school payable to school name and mailing addresses as submitted with this years MOA’s.
FNS ICT Inventory Survey |
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| APTN LAUNCHES 2010 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY LIVE FLAG CONTEST |
| March 18, 2010, 01:56:16 PM by fnsnews |
APTN is inviting students ages 12-17, to design a flag reflecting their perspectives on the richness and diversity of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples. The deadline for flag contest entries is May 14 at midnight eastern time.
Contest Winner’s Prize!!!
APTN will fly the contest winner and his/her parent/guardian to Winnipeg to join APTN’s Aboriginal Day Live celebrations on or about June 20. During the live broadcast of the show we will unveil the flag and introduce the artist on national television. The winning flag will be flown on top of APTN’s national headquarters in downtown Winnipeg and the winner will receive a cash prize of $500. As an added bonus, if the winner’s submission is part of a class project, the winner’s school will receive a $750 cash prize towards the purchase of computer equipment. |
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| SK FNS Program Services 09-10 |
| March 18, 2010, 10:44:05 AM by fnsnews |
KCDC’s SASK Regional Management organization - RMO works with 95 Saskatchewan First Nations Schools to provide Internet connectivity and IT educational resources in First Nations schools.
This year KCDC’s SK FNS program continues to encourage the continued increase of use of e-learning in schools and the development of culturally relevant e-learning resources.
With the support of INAC’s National FNS program, this 09/10 school year, FNS participating schools will also receive additional IT educational resources. Each year a signed copy of the current year’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is required from all participating First Nations schools. The MOA is the agreement of participation between the First Nations School’s and the National First Nations SchoolNet Program. |
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| Register for a FNS Regional Video Conference |
| January 23, 2009, 01:14:52 PM by fnsnews |
| The Regional VC sessions will highlight schools current connectivity and will explain the current network infrastructure (WAN). Lastly, provide information regarding regional Internet Service Provider’s, LAN- local technician’s, LAN- IT contractors, and how FNS fits into this equation and supports technology in school |
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| Government of Canada Launches Two New Programs to Improve First Nation Education |
| January 22, 2009, 01:31:35 PM by fnsnews |
| Ottawa (December 2, 2008) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians today announced the launch of two new programs that will help First Nation students succeed academically. |
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| KCDN SASKTEL BREAKING BARRIERS HOST NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER |
| January 20, 2009, 01:26:18 PM by fnsnews |
Monday, January 12 the KCDN’s SaskTel Breaking Barriers Series provided access to NASA’s Digital Learning Network via video conferencing technology. |
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| INAC FNS ONLINE SURVEY DEADLINE JAN 9th, 2009 |
| January 20, 2009, 01:04:48 PM by fnsnews |
 In December 2008 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) offered each participating First Nation school an opportunity to participate in an online survey regarding the First Nations SchoolNet program, internet connectivity along with other IT services are provided to First Nation schools via the First Nations SchoolNet program. The survey is part of an evaluation of the First Nations SchoolNet program that is currently underway. Donna Cona Inc. has been contracted to work with INAC's Audit and Evaluation Sector to conduct the evaluation which is expected to be finalized in February 2009. |
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| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! |
| December 19, 2008, 03:21:32 PM by fnsnews |
 Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Look forward to working with you in the New Year!
Happy Holidays!! |
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| Our 2nd Online First Nations Christmas Concert - Dec 10, 2008 |
| December 09, 2008, 04:38:52 PM by fnsnews |
 Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is pleased to announce another success with Our 2nd Online First Nations Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 via video conference.
We had 6 First Nations School participating!
Agenda
Our 2nd Online First Nations Christmas Concert Archive |
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| Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation - Attn : Grade 12 students |
| October 30, 2008, 07:50:37 PM by fnsnews |
 The Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation's 2009 entrance awards, is for students beginning post-secondary studies in 2009-2010.
Bringing people together to make your world a better place just comes naturally to you. You inspire others by finding creative solutions to problems, wherever they are. You constantly invest your talents and energy in projects that benefit others, yet you still manage to maintain good grades.
The Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation is on the lookout for you!
The Millennium Excellence Award Program |
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| Update on INAC First Nations SchoolNet 08/09 Program Services |
| October 30, 2008, 07:30:11 PM by fnsnews |
As you know, Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is the Regional Management Organization for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada’s First Nations SchoolNet program for Saskatchewan and Alberta. The AB/SK FNS program has received confirmation of additional funding in order to deliver FNS Help desk services until March 31st, 2009.
Update on the AB/SK FNS 08/09 programs current services:
• Negotiation and Payment of Internet connectivity fees (April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009 for participating First Nations Schools)
• FNS Help desk Services
• The First Nations SchoolNet Youth program |
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| KCDN Season 3 Kick Off - Monday, Nov 17, 2008 |
| October 30, 2008, 06:45:10 PM by fnsnews |
 Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is pleased to launch the Season 3 SaskTel Breaking Barriers series on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:05pm (CST) via video conference. This leading edge, innovative series of educational video conference programming for Schools will provide students with insight into careers, interaction with role models.
This year’s series will run from November 17, 2008 through to April 8, 2009, and is supported by SaskTel. We will be hosting Career and Role Model Sessions. |
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| Learning Indigenous Science From Place |
| July 30, 2008, 10:03:43 AM by nicholas.urquhart |
Aboriginal Education Research Centre is one of the founding members of the Indigenous Knowledge in the Science Curriculum Committee, actively involved in dialogue circles regarding the importance of Indigenous Science and the status of Indigenous Science within school curriculum in Saskatchewan. As part of our Learning Indigenous Science from Place research project, we would like to share some of the ‘Best Practices’ we discovered across Canada and a bibliographic list of references related to Indigenous Science.
Download: Promising Practices from Final Report
Download: References from Final Report |
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| STATEMENT OF APOLOGY TO FORMER STUDENTS OF INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS |
| June 09, 2008, 02:44:01 PM by fnsnews |
Please be advised that the Statement of Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools will be broadcasted live from the House of Commons on Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m. ET. (1p.m. CST & MST)
It will be available on CPAC in real time and on their website
(www.cpac.ca). To find your local CPAC channel please call
1-877-287-CPAC or check the CPAC channel listings at:
CPAC Website
It will be shown on CBC Newsworld and RDI.
It will also broadcasted live on the INAC internet site:
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
For other local television viewing opportunities in your area, please contact your local provider. |
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| FUTURE OF THE FIRST NATIONS SCHOOLNET PROGRAM |
| May 20, 2008, 02:29:33 PM by fnsnews |
This is a situation of concern to all people with an interest in the Education of First Nations children; the reduction of funding within the First Nations SchoolNet Program.
For the 2008/2009 fiscal year we are left with enough funds to cover the Internet connectivity only for the schools. We have been forced to shut down our First Nations SchoolNet Help Desk effective Friday, May 23, 2008 that provided technical assistance for 174 First Nations Schools, and as well our KCDN Breaking Barriers Series ends effective May 15, 2008. We are also considering reducing costs by suspending Internet connectivity for the summer months of July and August.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but due to funding cuts we are no longer able to provide these services. |
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| KCDN SaskTel Breaking Barriers Season 2 Grand Finale |
| May 20, 2008, 02:02:04 PM by fnsnews |
 May 15, 2008, La Ronge, Saskatchewan – Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) was pleased to host our Grand Finale for Season 2. There were 375 students, 42 teachers in 13 First Nations communities participate with this event.
This leading edge innovative series of educational video conference programming, also provide students with insight into careers, interaction with role models, and Arts and Expression for the students.
KCDN Season 2 ran from October 15, 2007 through to May 15, 2008, and had 4391 students, 540 teachers participate in 70 First Nations Schools across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The First Nations SchoolNet program is supported by Indian and Northern Affairs’ Canada and along with the corporate sponsor SaskTel.
KCDN Season 2 Documentation Overview |
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| KCDN Photo Contest - Grand Prize Winner |
| May 02, 2008, 05:05:40 PM by valmore |
Congratulations to Brennan - Senator Allen Bird Memorial School - Montreal Lake Cree Nation, SK
Winner of a 8GB Apple iPod Touch!!
To View Photo Gallery please go to KCDN Photo Gallery |
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| April 30, 2008 - Read around the Planet Final Session |
| May 02, 2008, 04:46:31 PM by valmore |
April 30, 2008, La Ronge, Saskatchewan – Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is pleased to have hosted Read around the Planet on our Knowledge and Career Development Network – KCDN SaskTel Breaking Barriers Series. We had 12 classrooms match up with other sites in Alberta and the United States. These connections took place from Feb 26, 2008 – April 30, 2008.
Pictured: Students at Nisto Awasisak School,
Cumberland House Cree Nation, SK
On Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 9:00am – 10:00am Nisto Awasisak School in Cumberland House First Nation connected via video conference with St. Clair County in Marysville, Michigan and presented to each other on their history and community. |
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| April 30, 2008 - VC for HOPE - Esteli, Nicaraugra |
| May 02, 2008, 04:19:48 PM by valmore |
April 30, 2008, La Ronge, Saskatchewan – Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) was pleased to have participated with the Video Conferencing - VC for Hope on the Knowledge and Career Development Network hosted from Queen Elizabeth School in Edmonton and they were connected to Esteli, Nicaragua.
Pictured: Honourable Dave Hancock,
Alberta’s Minister of Education addressing students
On Wednesday, April 30th, 8:00am – 3:30pm, students from over 30 schools around the Globe gathered via video conferencing technology to help raise awareness and contributions for the building of a school for street children in Esteli, Nicaragua. Students came together to listen to experts, debate issues, share personal stories, sing, dance, and celebrate and promote education, free of persecution and hardship. Alberta Learning had a remote connection directly to the students in Esteli, Nicaragua. The participants had the opportunity to interact directly with the community for whom they are raising money. |
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| April 15, 2008 - Don Burnstick presents to over 700 Students |
| April 25, 2008, 12:22:35 PM by valmore |
April 15, 2008, La Ronge, Saskatchewan – Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is pleased to have hosted Don Burnstick for our Knowledge and Career Development Network – KCDN SaskTel Breaking Barriers Series hosted from the Regional Economic Development Authority – REDA / Battlefords Tribal Council - BTC video conferencing unit in North Battleford, SK.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 10:00am – 11:30am Don Burnstick presented to 23 video conferencing sites in Alberta and Saskatchewan Schools from North Battleford.
The topic of discussion was EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH: Dealing with the Bullying Issue Don looks at ways to promote peace, tackle violence, resolve conflict and bullying, and help with the empowerment of our young people. |
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| National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation: Education Deadlines |
| April 22, 2008, 05:53:05 PM by valmore |
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation: Education Deadlines
Call 1-800-329-9780 for more information on deadlines and applications.
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation |
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| 2008 Saskatchewan Skills Competition |
| March 14, 2008, 10:18:19 AM by bryan.orthner |
| Today, March 14, KCDC is featuring webcasts of the 2008 Saskatchewan Skills Competition, with special highlights on the Robotics competition and the First Lego League. Join us! |
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| KCDN PICTURE CONTEST - Deadline April 18, 2008 to submit photos! |
| March 05, 2008, 05:10:34 PM by valmore |
Knowledge & Career Development Network - KCDN
First Nations SchoolNet - FNS
Submit your photos (your School, your Community, Elders, and your Local Landscape) for the creation of a Photo Gallery on the KCDN Website!
There will be Grand Prize Winner (Apple iPod Touch) from all the photos entered!
We will be hosting a Special Event for our A & E Series to showcase the photos and the winners on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 2:15pm via video conferencing.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PHOTOS: APRIL 18, 2008
Please submit photos via email: (kcdcweb@kcdc.ca)
or mail: Box 489 Air Ronge, SK S0J 3G0
PICTURE CONTEST POSTER - Please Post! |
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| Treaty 6 Regional ScienceFair |
| February 15, 2008, 05:10:23 PM by valmore |
Treaty 6 held their Regional Science Fair on Wednesday, Feb 6, 2008 at the Blue Quills College Gymnasium in St. Paul, Alberta. This event was hosted by the Tribal Chiefs Institute.
The Treaty Six Regional Science Fair Society aims to encourage a broad range of Science related student work. It is open to all students from Grades four to twelve from a Treaty Six First Nations School. All projects are entered by grade level.
Highlights from Treaty 6 Regional Science Fair |
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| Internet Gateway Upgrade for Alberta First Nation Schools |
| February 01, 2008, 02:54:24 PM by valmore |
 Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC)- First Nation SchoolNet is pleased to announce that our Alberta SuperNet upgrade has been completed.
In late January, KCDC’s Chief Technical Officer, Bryan Orthner, and Service Manager, Valmore Daigneault, spent a week in Calgary completing a major network change affecting the Alberta First Nations schools served through the Alberta Supernet (90% of the First Nations schools in Alberta). Prior to the change, these schools received internet through a shared 10 megabit/second internet gateway service running through Shaw Business Services in Calgary. During their week in Calgary, Bryan and Valmore installed a new firewall / router at KCDC’s co-location site at a Calgary data centre. All the internet traffic from the First Nations schools on the Alberta supernet is now connected to this router through a 100 megabit/second connection. From this router, there are now two external network connections. One is a newly upgraded 30 megabit/second internet gateway from Shaw Business Services. The second is a new 100 megabit/second connection to Cybera, Alberta’s provincial research and education network. Through the Cybera connection, all of the Alberta schools on the Alberta Supernet now have access to the National CA*Net4 network, which allows access to universities, schools, and research institutions across Canada and around the world. This connection also allows the Alberta schools to connect to the main KCDC office in La Ronge through its dedicated 100 megabit/second connection to SRNet, the Saskatchewan equivalent to Cybera. |
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| University of Saskatchewan Day - Grade 9 - 12 - December 18, 2007 9am - 3pm (CST) |
| December 15, 2007, 06:38:51 PM by valmore |
The University of Saskatchewan will be presenting to Grade 9 - 12 students on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 9:00am - 3:00pm (CST) via video conference.
The U of S will be presenting to High School students on the different programs available at the University of Saskatchewan.
- College of Arts/Science
- Edwards School of Business
- Marketing & Student Recruitment
- College of Agriculture & Bioresources
- Aboriginal Students Centre
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing - Native Access Program to Nursing/Medicine
- College of Engineering
If you would like to take part please contact Karen at the FNS Help Desk at 1-866-766-7373 to confirm participation.
University of Saskatchewan |
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| Our 1st Online First Nation Christmas Concert was a Huge Success!!!! |
| December 15, 2007, 06:10:05 PM by valmore |
 Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is pleased to announce that Our 1st Online First Nations Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 1:30pm (CST) via video conference was a huge success.
This special event was gifted to our Elders attending the event!!
We had 87 students and 12 teachers and 5 Elders participate in 7 communities across Alberta and Saskatchewan in the Christmas Concert. We had 15 video conferencing sites in total!
This was a spectular event and if you would like to see it again, or refer this special event to someone else please go to:
Our 1st Online First Nations Christmas Concert Episode Archive |
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| Thursday Dec 6, 2007 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm (CST) The Millennium Excellence Award Program |
| November 28, 2007, 04:18:15 PM by valmore |
 Thursday Dec 6 - 10am, 11am, 1pm, and 2pm (CST) - Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation Presentation for students Grades 10, 11, & 12
- Presentation for students on how to apply for the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation via video conference.
The Canadian Millennium Scholarships Foundation wishes to increase the number of First Nations and Métis applicants for millennium excellence awards. To accomplish this goal, the Foundation unfolding a plan of informing and engaging students, parents, and school officials about the benefits of the millennium excellence awards.
The millennium excellence awards seek to recognize the leaders of today and tomorrow and emphasize the importance of supporting their contributions to our country's future. Millennium excellence awards are not prizes for benchmarks achieved - they are investments in the development of exceptional individuals who will have long, productive careers and whose accomplishments will benefit Canada as a whole.
The Millennium Excellence Award Program |
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| Megaconference Jr 2008 - February 21, 2008 |
| November 28, 2007, 01:58:34 PM by valmore |
Megaconference Jr., now in its fifth year, is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other's learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Presenters design and conduct videoconference-based presentations and activities focused on both academic and cultural issues. Participants are able to address questions to presenters and to collaborate with geographically diverse peers in collaborative learning activities, thus building international cultural awareness.
Megaconference Jr Website |
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| The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge - Deadline - March 31, 2008 |
| November 28, 2007, 01:48:39 PM by valmore |
The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
The Dominion Institute is challenging young Aboriginal Canadians across the country to write a short story about a defining moment in Aboriginal history. Students will have the opportunity to win great prizes and be profiled on TV.
For Contest Guidelines and Teaching Tools go to:
Our Story Website |
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| National Video Conference on Teenage Stress & Suicide Prevention Featuring the World Premiere of After the Thunder The Simon Bishop Story an Eel Ground Drama Club Presentation |
| October 28, 2007, 02:54:44 PM by valmore |
Thursday, November 1, 2007 - 10:00AM
National Video Conference on Teenage Stress & Suicide Prevention Featuring the World Premiere of After the Thunder The Simon Bishop Story an Eel Ground Drama Club Presentation
Thank you to Atlantic RMO (KEVIN) for hosting this session!
Atlantic First Nations SchoolNet
If you would like to participate in this event please contact the FNS Help Desk 1-866-766-7373 |
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| KCDN SEASON 2 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONS |
| October 22, 2007, 05:23:14 PM by valmore |
Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is pleased to launch the Season 2 Breaking Barriers series on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 2:15pm via video conference. This leading edge, innovative series of educational video conference programming for Schools will provide students with insight into careers, interaction with role models, and communication with elder storytellers.
This year’s series will run from October 15, 2007 through to May 15, 2008, and is supported by Indian and Northern Affairs’ First Nations SchoolNet Program.
The programs will help students better prepare to enter the labour market through providing valuable information about careers and understand the requirements of employers. Valuable connections between corporations and their future labour force will be made through the series.
KCDN Breaking Barriers |
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