(Thunder Bay, Ontario - April 23, 2007) Lakehead University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Dunk to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, effective May 1, 2007. Dr. Dunk has been a faculty member at Lakehead University since 1989, serving as Chair of the Department of Sociology between 1998 and 2006.

Dr. Dunk is a dedicated teacher who has taught Sociology courses cross-listed with Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Northern Studies. An active researcher, he has conducted research focusing on the study of Northwestern Ontario's regional culture, society, and economy, and in 2006 he was recognized with a University Distinguished Researcher Award. He has served on Senate Committees, Strategic Planning task forces, and the Board of Governors at Lakehead University.

Dr. Dunk obtained a B.A. (honours) in Anthropology from the University of Alberta in 1980, an M.A. in Anthropology from McGill University in 1983, and was a Dean's Honour List Ph.D. graduate in Anthropology at McGill University in 1989. Prior to coming to Lakehead, Dr. Dunk held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University.

Dr. Dunk has been an appraisal committee member for the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies and an adjudication committee member and chair for SSHRC. He has also been a consulting editor for the Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology.

Dr. Laurie Hayes, Vice President (Academic) and Provost, Lakehead University, said: "Dr. Dunk has had a distinguished teaching and research career, and he is a teacher who is much loved by his students. However, Lakehead University's administration views his new responsibilities as enabling the University to benefit more broadly from the depth and breadth of his experience. In the end, all Social Sciences and Humanities students stand to benefit. We are all looking forward to his start."

For further information, please contact Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications at 807-343-8372, eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year 2005 in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(Orillia, Ontario - April 19, 2007) Ten years ago, as the war in ex-Yugoslavia was raging, Tim Kaiser, Professor of Archaeology at Lakehead University - Orillia Campus, was excavating a prehistoric cave on the island of Hvar. The secluded cave, called Grapceva, turned out to have been occupied between 8,000 and 3,000 years ago by the descendants of Europe's first farmers.

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Lakehead University Hosts TD Canada Trust NWO High School Math Competition

(Thunder Bay, ON April 18, 2007) On April 25, 2007, the Department of Mathematical Sciences of Lakehead University will be hosting the 5th TD Canada Trust Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition. The competition is an all-day event held at Lakehead University and pits the best mathematical minds against others in high schools throughout Northwestern Ontario. In the morning, the students participate in an individual contest, while in the afternoon the students work in teams of three on a series of problems; the former teaches participants to be self-reliant, while the latter teaches them problem-solving through teamwork. Students from regions of Northwestern Ontario who cannot make it to the campus on the day of the contest will be able to write the contest at their schools.

The TD Canada Trust NWO High School Mathematics Competition originally started in 2003 as a contest for high schools in the City of Thunder of Bay. Over the last two years, the contest has grown from 60 to over 150 participants, and the numbers continue to increase. The competition has been able to grow because the Department received a three-year grant from the Canadian Mathematical Society to help include schools from outside of Thunder Bay.

Competition organizer Professor Adam Van Tuyl says, "The language of mathematics is crystalline; it is like classical music in its purity and like poetry in its ability to plumb the depths of emotion. Once our student mathematicians make the connection, they are hooked for life. We hope the competition continues to challenge those who already participate, and to encourage those who have yet to discover the beauty of mathematics as a universal language."

With TD Canada Trust as a principal donor for the competition, the generous support and donations of local businesses and organizations also enable organizers to hold the competition without charging a fee. What drives students to participate and win are the honour and prestige of competing against the best mathematical minds in the region's high schools. About a week after the contest, Lakehead University's Department of Mathematical Sciences will host an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of participating local-area high school students.

Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Place: Ryan Building 1042 - Lakehead University
Start Time: 9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony

Media: To attend the competition and see participants in action, or for further information about the competition, please contact:

Prof. Adam Van Tuyl of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at 343-8228.


Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year 2005 in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(Orillia, Ontario - April 17, 2007) Lakehead University - Orillia Campus concludes a great first year with its Spring/Summer course schedule. Starting on May 1 and continuing through August, eleven (11) courses will target existing students and those who are just-plain-interested. All Lakehead courses offer fully credited, professor-taught instruction along a wide spectrum of interests.

If you value a half-credit in Anthropology, Dr. Tim Kaiser's "Prehistoric Art" course starts May 1 and his "Introduction to Anthropology II" begins May 28. An archaeologist with three decades of experience excavating caves in the Balkans, Dr. Kaiser says, "The great thing about these spring courses is that they allow me to explore topics I don't normally teach. Prehistoric art, for example, is something I've always loved. Here's a brief introduction to Dr. Kaiser's 4-days-a-week course: "Some of the world's most spectacular works of art were created long before history began. During the Ice Age, the soaring imaginations of hunter-gatherers in Eurasia produced a wide variety of art forms, which will be compared to selected later developments including the figurines and pottery of the first farmers of the Neolithic, Olmec, and Maya sculpture, and North American rock art."

If English is your interest--or your need--you'll appreciate Prof. Linda Rodenburg's "Literature in English after 1750," which begins May 1, or "New Zealand Literature," which begins May 28. "Teaching is my passion," Prof. Rodenburg says. "Students this semester loved the 'Literature after 1750' course, so I look forward to teaching it again. And since I spent four years studying in New Zealand, I'm excited about teaching New Zealand literature in Orillia." Both courses will focus on an array of fascinating poems, short stories, novels, plays, and essays. Students will discover the ways in which identity is constructed and challenged through literary theory and practice.

And there is much more. History. Astronomy. English Composition. New Zealand Literature. Rhetoric. Social Welfare--11 courses in all.

Seniors, the general public, and high school students looking for an authentic university experience without exams, projects, or homework may choose the non-credit audit option. For the reduced cost of about $225 per course, you may audit any of the 11 courses and experience outstanding academic instruction. If the thought of an "education vacation" appeals to you, Lakehead--Orillia offers a real university experience this summer.

Find out about spring/summer courses at http://orillia.lakeheadu.ca. Enrolment forms may also be downloaded from the site. For further information, please contact Tom Steadman at 705- 330-4018. Media: To interview Professor Rodenburg or Dr. Kaiser, please contact them directly.

(Thunder Bay, April 17, 2007) The Students, Faculty, and Administration of Lakehead University extend their deepest sympathy to those families affected by yesterday's tragedy at Virginia Tech.

To ensure employee preparedness for any emergency situation, Lakehead University issues a hard copy booklet to all employees and faculty. The booklet outlines Procedures and Information for various emergencies and disasters. A related Policy outlining the Administrative Protocol for all Emergencies has been revised in early 2007. In addition, all students staying in residence are provided a Handbook which outlines emergency contact numbers. To ensure accessibility of procedures at all times, Emergency Procedures and Information are posted on the University Health and Safety Website. The University also works very closely with the Thunder Bay Police Service in emergency situations. Finally, Lakehead University conducts periodic reviews of emergency response.

The Avila Chapel on campus opened at 9:00 a.m. today and will remain open until 3:00 p.m. to allow students, faculty, and staff to have a quiet place for reflection in light of yesterday's tragedy. Counsel has also been made available to the campus community through the University Chaplain.

For further information, please call the Office of Communications at 343-8372.

(Thunder Bay, April 12, 2007) Calgary lawyer and entrepreneur Andy Crooks was recently elected to the Lakehead University Board of Governors at a Board meeting on March 2, 2007, effective immediately until 2008. Mr. Crooks was also elected to the Finance and Investment Committee and the University Advancement Committee, where he hopes his experience and background can be leveraged in the pursuit of the University's long-term goals.

Born and educated in what was then Port Arthur, Ontario, Andy Crooks graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 1975, and from the University of Toronto with an L.L.B. in 1978. He moved to Calgary immediately upon graduation, where he has lived since with wife Doreen Richards and sons Christopher and David.

A sought-after lecturer and venture capitalist, Mr. Crooks sits on the board of directors of several large companies based in Calgary. For 15 years, he was chairman of the Board of Simon House, Western Canada's most successful alcohol and drug treatment facility - an award-winning program that does not rely on government funding, as well as chairman of the Board of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. He was also instrumental in the formation of the Reform Party of Canada in the early 1990s.

Lakehead University Chairman of the Board of Governors, Don Campbell, says: "Andy's personal mission statement which includes the phrase 'Andy strives in his leadership positions to bring candor, integrity, and hard work to any problem' is a telling description of Andy's personal values and beliefs, and Lakehead University is fortunate to have him on the Board.

"And with Andy's passion for his alma mater, Lakehead University is sure to benefit immensely from Andy's depth and breadth of experience and the importance he places on social issues. We are very pleased to have Andy Crooks serve on the Board of Governors."

Media: Andy Crooks may be reached for media interviews at 403-265-5489


For further information, please contact Patti Merriman at 807-343-8614

Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

(Thunder Bay, Ontario, April 9, 2007) The northwestern region and Lakehead University are going to benefit from $400,000 worth of funding recently announced by Federal Health Minister Tony Clement. The funds are earmarked for the project Building Capacity for Aboriginal and Rural Health Education.

The project is funded through the Public Health Workforce Development Products and Tools Contribution Program of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Partners in this collaborative project include Lakehead University, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, University of Northern British Columbia, University of Saskatchewan, and Memorial University of Newfoundland.

"This funding will allow our highly successful Masters in Public Health program to extend its capacity for Northern, rural and aboriginal public health education and research," noted Dr. Ian Newhouse, Dean of Professional Schools at Lakehead University. "The end result will be greater capacity for communities to respond to public health challenges."

The project will produce protocols and agreements for collaborative training of students by the partner universities; shared curriculum and course material for undergraduate, graduate and continuous learning; and trained public health workers prepared to prevent public health crises or to respond effectively and quickly in the event of a crisis.

Through its Workforce Development Division, PHAC works with partners and stakeholders to mobilize Pan-Canadian action to improve Canada's public health workforce. This is a collaborative effort and includes public health human resource planning; training, recruitment and retention strategies; the development of competency profiles; and practice-based educational, training and professional development opportunities and incentives.

Media: To find out more about the Building Capacity for Aboriginal and Rural Health Education and Lakehead University's role in it, please contact Dr. Michel Bedard at 807.343-8630, or Dr. Ian Newhouse at 807. 343-8074


Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006 Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year 2005 in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University Celebrates Funniest Authors for 2006

(Orillia, Ontario - April 10, 2007) The funniest authors in Canada are converging at the Stephen Leacock Museum in Orillia on April 18, 2007, to find out who is the funniest of them all for 2006. The winner of the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour is chosen from among numerous entries submitted. Entries are judged by a national, anonymous panel of six judges appointed by a committee of the Stephen Leacock Associates' Board of Directors. Joining the national judges is a panel of ten readers from Orillia, summer home of Stephen Leacock, and their combined vote determines whose literary work will be deemed worthy of a Leacock reverberating howl or guffaw, chortle, chuckle, titter or snigger, or a mere giggle. Everyone who has a funny bone is invited to participate in the celebration, and those who think they have no sense of humour are encouraged to discover it in any one of the shortlisted books.

The Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour is awarded by the Ontario-based Stephen Leacock Association annually for a book judged to be the "most humorous published in Canada, by a Canadian, in the previous year." This national award carries a cash prize of $10,000, sponsored by TD Canada Trust, and the winner also receives a silver Leacock Memorial Medal.

Shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour - 2006 are:

JPod by Douglas Coupland; The Passionate Gardener by Des Kennedy; Cockeyed by Ryan Knighton; Tuckahoe Slidebottle by Neil McKinnon, and Secrets from the Vinyl Café by Stuart McLean. A synopsis of each work is attached.

The oldest literary award in Canada and the only award recognizing humour in Canadian writing, the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour is celebrating its 60th year and was first awarded in 1947, three years after the death of its namesake, author of the much-loved Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Past Leacock winners include W.O. Mitchell, Pierre Berton, Farley Mowat, Roch Carrier, Eric Nicol, Mordecai Richler, and Robertson Davies.

According to Linda Rodenburg, Professor of English Literature, Lakehead University - Orillia, "The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour celebration is another example of the University's collaboration on community-based initiatives. What better way to encourage reading than to discover authors who will make you see that reading is fun(ny)!"

To test its hypothesis that everybody has a funny bone just waiting to be rattled, Lakehead University - Orillia Campus is giving away bookmarks at all participating bookstores to encourage everybody to mark the funniest pages in the funny book of their choice.

To find out how you can join the laughter at the celebration on April 18 at the Stephen Leacock Museum in Orillia, or for more information on the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour celebration, please contact Don Reid, member of the Leacock Associates, at (705) 329-8925, don.reid@ontario.ca


Media: To arrange for an interview of the winner and shortlisted authors, please contact Don Reid at the above coordinates.

Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006 Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year 2005 in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

--- "Helping Hands" Program a Success

(Thunder Bay - April 10, 2007) Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH), and the Centre for Northern Studies, are hosting a public presentation on the "Helping Hands" Program. Presenting is Christine DeCourtney, Cancer Program Planning and Development Manager, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.

Date: Monday, April 16
Time: 9 - 11:00 a.m.
Place: Room 2010 at the Balmoral Street Centre, Lakehead University

"Helping Hands" was developed and first implemented in Alaska in 1999, and it blends a village-focused, culturally sensitive volunteer and primary care program with contemporary palliative care medicine to allow Alaska Natives and others living in remote communities to be cared for at home through the end of life. Since the program's implementation, the percentage of home deaths for selected causes has changed from 33% in 1977 to 77% in 2001. Christine DeCourtney's presentation will discuss the challenges and successes faced by the program, the process of implementation, and how it has been embraced by the remote First Nations communities.

"First Nations people want to provide care to their elderly and dying residents in their home communities. They do not want people to end their lives among strangers in hospitals or long-term care facilities. Through collaborations such as this, we will generate strategies to improve aboriginal health care in Northwestern Ontario," said Dr. Mary Lou Kelley, Director, CERAH.

The presentation is open to the public and will be broadcast to local NORTH Network videoconference sites across the region. It will also be web cast. To attend in person or via web cast, please contact Linda Pisco at (807) 766-7269. To register for the video cast, please contact your local Ontario Telemedicine Site Coordinator.

Media: For an interview with Dr. Mary Lou Kelly, please call (807) 343-8617.


For further information, contact Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications at 343-8372

Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006 Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year 2005 in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

(Thunder Bay - April 2, 2007) On Tuesday, April 3, from 8:00am - 4:00pm, the 4th Year Bachelor of Science Nursing Students (Lakehead University/Confederation College Collaborative BSCN Program) are hosting the annual Nursing Forum in the 3rd Floor Education Centre at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The topic of the symposium is "Leadership and Healthy Work Environments."

The Forum is an opportunity for the fourth year students to demonstrate their scholarly skills. The student presentations are a culmination of their learning experience throughout the program, and are supported by the Nursing Faculty.

Program

8:00-8:30 Registration
8:30-9:00 Greetings
-Karen Poole Director, School of Nursing Lakehead University
-Debbie Sargent Dean, School of Health & Community Services Confederation College
-Heather Woodbeck RNAO President, Lakehead Chapter

9:00 - 9:45 Keynote Speaker
Leadership and Healthy Work Environments
- Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott
9:45 - 10:30 Break & Poster Session A (see below for topics)
Posters A.1 - A.20
10:30 - 12:00 Paper Presentations Session A (see below for topics)
Papers A.1 - A.7
Lunch 12:00-1:00
1:00 - 2:45 Paper Presentations Session B (see below for topics)
Papers B.8 - B.15
2:45 - 3:45 Break & Poster Session B( see below for topics)
Papers B.21 - B.37
3:45 - 4:00 Closing Remarks & Draws
Karen Poole

TOPICS

Paper Presentations Session A
A.1 Diverse Culture of the Moose Cree - Sophie Lavoie, Deanna Buitenhuis
A.2 The Importance of Politics in Nursing - Ashley Matyuska
A.3 Communication within Nursing: Exploring the Effectiveness of Nursing Handovers - Kathleen Moore, Lillian Panotin
A.4 Role of the Nurse in Assisting Patients with Smoking Cessation - Amber White
A.5 Inherent Challenges in Being a Male Nursing Student - Laura Cappello, Teresa Geary, Claire Toms
A.6 Nursing a Lifelong Learning Process - Angela Harrison, Carla Hancharuk
A.7 Pandemic Plan: Are You Ready? -Pierre Patry

Paper Presentations Session B
B.8 Fast Acting Carbs Not Peanut Butter - Melanie Chalupiak-Laird, Andrea Finlay
B.9 Diabetes - Dongyan Li
B.10 A Study of Innovative Methods Used to Decrease Aggression in Patients with Dementia - Stephenie Barca, Brenda Lopez
B.11 Providing Culturally Sensitive Care in Cusco Peru - Krista Biagent
B.12 Tuberculosis - Christina Ryckman
B.13 Making 'Diversity" an Action Word - Sarah Rowsell
B.14 Addressing the Determinants of Health in Aborginal Populations: A Primary Focus on FASD - Andrea Finlay
B.15 The Vaccine of Promise - Caitlin Cummins

Poster Presentations Sessions A & B
A.1 Fireline Nursing: Nurses Take the Heat - Audra Shaw, Crystal Saunders, Jaime Dryden
A.2 A Guideline to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes - Laura Sajna, Krystal Cordeiro, Barbara Gulbinowicz
A.3 Training, Recruitment and Retention of Native Nurses - Cynthia Magiskan, Georgina Redsky
A.4 Bermuda: A Small Island with Many Cultures - Joy Kolic
A.5 Healthy Children, Healthy Communities: Well Child Services - Pamela Ruby, Stephanie Warren
A.6 Breast Health - Jessica Shwaluk
A.7 Implementing Evidence Based Research into Practice: A Proactive Approach to Oncologic Emergencies - Miriam Halderson, Andree Perrier
A.8 Nurse Anaesthetist - Ashley Maki, Kristen Marmounier, Lisa Vesa
A.9 Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Aboriginal Children - Tara Hoard, Samantha McCormick
A.10 The Changing Face of Nursing - Micheele Couture, Rebecca Stokaluk
A.11 The Cultural Expression of Pain - Liane Chiodo
A.12 Breast Feeding via Education not Informal Manipulation - Marissa Nerino
A.13 Breast Feeding - Crystal Chaval, Kirsten Engelbert
A.14 Cervical Cancer in Developing Countries - Jennifer Coutts
A.15 Childhood Obesity - Jamie DiCasmirro
A.16 Falls Prevention in Elderly Clients - Shaziah
A.17 Smile for Your Health - Kristen Hanstead, Marcie Vescio, Lisa Luhtala
A.18 Euthanasia - Heidi Meijaard, Joanna Vesina, Rebecca Pyhtila, Sean McGuire
A.19 Workplace Wellness: Cancer Prevention and Detection - Joanna Cain, Barbara Holland, Melissa Scholz
A.20 Easy Grip on PICC Lines and Intermates- Amanda Bagot

B.21 Nourishing Your Child Through Language Development - Kevin Frisky, Shawn Frisky, Conor Dean
B.22 HPV Prevention: Take a Stand Against Cervical Cancer- Kelly Hawkins
B.23 Implementing Evidence Based Research into Practice: A proactive Approach to Oncologic Emergencies - Miriam Halderson, Andree Perrier
B.24 Mental Health Challenges - Hannah Feagan
B.25 Adversity in Minority Nursing Student Populations - Anneline Le Roux Robinson, Tharshini Balasubramanian
B.26 Nursing Shortage - Yaling Guo, Sherri Henderson, Tina Petri, Xiling Shen
B.27 Prevent the Spread of MRSA - Terri Eaton, Sarah Aggamaway
B.28 Pack Up the Darts - Cheryl Alexander, Alyssa Morrison, Kurt Schultz
B.29 Nursing Education - Martine Morellato, Kristy Petzschler
B.30 Where Have Your Hands Been - Jeremy Mannila, Melissa Davies, Jocelyne Goretzki
B.31 Multigenerational Nursing Issues - Nancy Thomson
B.32 Postpartum Depression (PPD) - Alyssa Hettinga, Kelly Robinson
B.33 Safe Staffing - Alicia Legard, Ashley Alliett
B.34 Wounds in the Home- Mellissa Barnes
B.35 Telehealth as a Solution to the Emerging Nursing Shortage - Shannon Ailey, Nancy Saindon
B.36 Nursing Teamwork in a Healthy Work Environment - Dee Stefanyk
B.37 Imagination or Affliction? Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Shawna Scarfo, Natalie Syposz

Lakehead University's main campus is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Superior. With a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 1,600 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Lakehead University was named Canada's Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

Media Contact: Please call Karen Poole, Director, School of Nursing at 807. 343- 8439 or Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications at 807-343-8372 or 807-472-9110