To: All First Nation Organizations, Ontario First Nations Chiefs & Councils
Subject: KI Youth Rally Invitation

Greetings!

This letter will serve as Notice that a Youth Rally has been organized for the KI Youth. The purpose of the Rally is to show support for the incarcerated Youth Member of the KI Council, Darryl Sainnawap.

The theme of the Rally is: “WE TALK, YOU LISTEN.” The gathering will provide a forum for First Nations Youth to speak and be heard on issues and concerns that impact on them. The topics of discussion and debate will be at their discretion and the audience will listen to what they have to say.

The invitation to attend this important gathering is extended to all Youth from our First Nation communities. We respectfully request the leadership of each First Nation community and organization to support at least two youth, one male and one female to attend this important gathering. KI is unable to provide any assistance for travel, meals and accommodations, costs incurred will be the responsibility of all participants.

The date of the Rally is May 19th, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. outside the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. An open forum and meal will follow in the afternoon. A draft agenda outlining the activities is attached. The draft agenda is subject to changes; youth will provide updates on the location of the forum and on the list of youth guest speakers and performers. In the interim, should you have any questions or require any further information, you may contact Doug Beardy or Carol Terry at the IFNA office in Sioux Lookout at 1-807-737-1902 or Laura Calmwind, Youth Coordinator at the COO office in Thunder Bay 1-807-626-9339.

Meegwiich,

Yours in Unity and Solidarity,
Chief Donnie Morris