Anishinabek Nation launched a YouTube channel

Union of Ontario Indians
News Release

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The Anishinabek Nation has launched a YouTube channel to better inform its citizens about the issues affecting the Anishinabek territory.

Walter Manitowabi, Chief Operating Officer for the Union of Ontario Indians, says that this is a giant step forward for the communications reach of the nation.

"We can reach so many people with videos," says Manitowabi. "We have our newspaper, the Anishinabek News, our Facebook fanpages, and Twitter. These media streams will be enhanced by video content on YouTube."

The newest videos posted are of Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare providing "state of the nation" addresses as well as updates on the ongoing PST point-of-sale exemption
situation.

"We are still having problems with retailers and take-out food providers not honouring our point-of-sale tax exemption," says Manitowabi. "Our videos give good information on what to do with receipts and how to get help - both in English and Anishinaabemowin."

The Union of Ontario Indians communications unit will be also supplying radio stations with newsfeed in the fall.

"We are taking the steps to ensure that we are getting our messages out there," added Manitowabi.

To view Anishinabek Nation's videos, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/AnishinabekNation

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