"The Gathering" Comes to End

An effort to improve opportunities for native employment in the Rainy River district has come to an end.

NCDS, who facilitated the project called "The Gathering," has decided to discontinue its management of the roundtables.

In a letter to participants, the agency cites the project has "run afoul with politics."

Coordinator Paul Pirie says the roundtables did achieve some success with rejuvenated high school programs, increased community involvement by elders and a relaxing of territorial boundaries for construction apprentices.