LeanGo-Development-Inc near Atikokan ON (1173 Result(s))

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Atikokan, located just a few miles north of the Canada - Minnesota border, was named for the Atikokan River, an Ojibway word meaning ''caribou bones''. The Canadian National Railway, made Atikokan a half way stop between Thunder Bay and Fort Frances and the town was named in 1899.

What do you mean we are supposed to welcome people like that? What does it mean to describe our selves as inclusive? Are we aware how well we do that?? Of where we fall short??As General Council met in Kelowna this past summer the members of the Arctic Commission had this motion on their list of work (it came from Saskatchewan Conference):That the 40th General Council 2009 adopt a policy that the Session (or Church Board or Church Council), in the exercising its duty of oversight of the order of public worship under 5.10.1 of the Basis of Union, may not discriminate against any group of persons on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, disability or status as divorced persons to the fullest extent, subject only to the laws of Canada, its provinces and territories as may exist from time to time, especially those which protect the vulnerable; and authorize a remit to test the will of the church with respect to this policy

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Atikokan is a small town in Northwestern Ontario with an approximate population of 3000. Many community members have advocated for their belief that the youth of Atikokan need a physical, non-business location where young people can gather, socialize and grow. In addition, the youth of Atikokan expressed their interest in a Youth Centre through a survey that was conducted in 2007 at the Atikokan High School by a local Councilor. Supportively, the need for a specific location for the Atikokan youth resulted in the establishment of the Atikokan Youth Initiatives (AYI). AYI is an incorporated non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to the solidification of a positive youth centered environment and envisions the youth of Atikokan as the driving force behind the Centre. AYI also anticipates the Youth Centre to be a hub for a variety of youth recreation and programming that will foster a sense of responsibility, respect and skills that will champion the youth into their futures.

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