"Gratitude first to the Master Creator for bringing this dream to life.
Gratitude and Respect to all the ancestors --- the Elders --- the many human beings who have gone before us
to clear the path so we may be here today to continue the work that needs to be done so we all may survive.
Gratitude also to those who have contributed their talents and skills and support to put a real face on the dream.
Gratitude to family and friends for their ongoing encouragement and support.
Gratitude to sister, Luwatitalani - Bonita Martin-Kennedy, Oneida, for her contributions of art, inspiration, love and support.
Gratitude to Dean Friesen of www.Objectified.com for IT support
Gratitude to Norman Fournier, Cree for his efforts in the early stages of development of this site,
as well as Colin, David, Julie, Peter and Paul for their previous technical support.
Gratitude and respect, especially to Kahizie and Eleanor, Louisa, Diana and all my Oneida relations.
Gratitude to people like Tim and Lee Laing for their support, and our dear friends the Eckers in Israel for their support and solidarity.
Gratitude to all those who send e-mails and provide feedback, offer suggestions and contribute material
on behalf of themselves, their communities and nations.
Gratitude to all the site developers for their contributions to the growing world of Natives on the Net.
ALL MY RELATIONS
---This is Turtle Island Native Network...Your Aboriginal news and information network."

Turtle Island Native Network Wins Prestigious Award

March 20, 1999

Penticton, British Columbia - At the Aboriginal Media Arts Awards, the 1999 Multimedia Award was presented to Turtle Island Native Network, Canada's Aboriginal news and information network.

The award for best multimedia for a web site was presented by the Indigenous Arts Service Organization (IASO) in partnership with ULLUS Collective (En'owkin Centre), located in Penticton, British Columbia.

Commenting on the importance of these awards, Tehaliwaskenhas-Bob Kennedy a member of the Oneida Nation said, "In a world where there are so many reasons we might focus on the wrongs and negatives, it also is real that there are so many wonderful and positive things that Aboriginal people are involved in these days, and it is so important we celebrate these successes." Turtle Island Native Network helps you to explore our Aboriginal world and all its features.

Kennedy, the publisher of the news and information service went on to say, "I was overwhelmed to learn that Turtle Island Native Network has been recognised as Multimedia Award winner.

His reaction when told he won the award?"Wow!" I did a dance, and then sister and I celebrated by thanking the Creator, the parents, grandparents and the ancestors who watch over us and guide us."

"It is for them, and it is for you and all those gathered with you,that I have dedicated Turtle Island Native Network-Canada's Aboriginal news and information network", he said in expressing his gratitude to the Indigenous Arts Service Organization and Ullus Collective (En'owkin Centre).

He then invited everyone to come and visit often.

Turtle Island Native Network is located on the internet at www.turtleisland.org
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