This section includes:
Conference Overview (Agenda),
Hotel Information
Flight Information
Spa Information
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Wednesday October 25, 2006
2:00-6:00 PM Early On Site Registration
Thursday October 26, 2006
7:00-8:30 AM Registration and Host Breakfast

8:30-9:00

 

Welcome and Opening Ceremonies
Welcome by National Advisory Committee
Traditional Welcome by Mike Dangeli and Git Hayetsk Dancers
Doris Weislein, Executive Director, Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry
Hon. Michael de Jong, BC Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
(invited)
Edith Loring-Kuhanga, Conference Coordinator
9:00-9:30
Keynote Speaker: Grand Chief Phil Fontaine, Assembly of First Nations

9:30-10:30

Leadership Forum
Brenda Baptiste, Chair, Aboriginal Tourism of British Columbia
Brenda Chambers, President, Brenco Media Inc.
Martha Greig, President, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada (invited)
Hon. Ann Hanson, Commissioner of Nunavut
Beverly Jacobs, President, Native Women’s Association of Canada (invited)
Chief Kowaintco Michel, Chair of AFN Women’s Council
Chief Judith Sayers of Hupacasath and Member of the First Nations Summit Political Executive and First Nations Leadership Council

10:30-10:45

 ~ Break ~
10:45-12:15 PM Leadership Focus Groups (6 focus groups will be offered simultaneously)
Focus Groups on leadership in local, municipal, provincial and federal politics, national organizations and business with members of the Leadership Forum
12:15-1:30 ~ Lunch On Your Own ~
1:30-2:30 Keynote Speaker: Singer, Songwriter and Educator Buffy Sainte Marie
2:30-2:45 ~ Break ~
2:45-4:15 Workshop # 2 (6 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
Friday October 27, 2006
8:00-8:45 AM Registration and Host Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Opening by Conference Elder
9:00-9:30 Guest Speaker: Matrimonial Real Property on Reserve-Wendy Grant-John
9:30-10:30 Plenary Session: Challenges For Next Seven Generations
10:30-10:45 ~ Break ~
10:45-12:15

Focus Groups: Challenges For the Next Seven Generations
6 focus Groups will be offered simultaneously to develop action plans on:
(a) Poverty & Homelessness
(b) Housing
(c) Family Violence
(d) Education
(e) Employment
(f) Child Care
12:15-1:30 PM ~ Lunch on Your Own ~
1:30-2:30 Workshop #4 (6 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
2:30-2:45 ~ Break ~
2:45-3:45 WORKSHOP #4 (Continued)
6:00-11:00 BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT
  5:00-6:15 Opening by Elder
  6:15-7:15 Dinner
  7:15-7:45 Guest Speaker: Hon. Jim Prentice, Minister, Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
  7:45-8:15 Award of Merit Presentation
  8:15-9:00 Entertainment by DerRic Starlight, Comedian & Puppeteer
  9:00-11:00 Performance by Shane Yellowbird, Country Musician
Saturday October 28, 2006
9:00-10:30 AM WORKSHOP #5 (6 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
10:30 - 11:15 Check out
11:15 - 1:30 Farewell Lunch
Open Mic
Closing Comments & Cultural Performances by Delegates
*PRINTABLE VERSION: To view and print a copy of the Conference Overview, please click here; you will need Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to view this form. 

Empire Landmark
1400 Robson Street
Vancouver BC V6G 1B9
Tel: (604) 687-0511

For Room Reservations:
(1-800-830-6144)

Room Reservations Email: ehlresa@asiastandard.com

 

 

HOTEL & AIRFARE INFO
Our conference site is the Empire Landmark Hotel, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver BC. The Empire Landmark Hotel is the tallest hotel with the award-winning revolving Cloud 9 restaurant in the heart of Vancouver. Location is the key to this hotel. Everything you need is just a step outside the door: shopping at the trendy Robson Street, dining with a variety of choices of international cuisines, visiting major tourist attractions such as Stanley Park and Vancouver Art Gallery, relaxing at the nearby day spas or just sipping a drink at a sidewalk café in this vibrant downtown neighbourhood. Services available in the Hotel include: computer & internet access, Thrifty Car Rentals, Hair Salon, Spa and 5 levels of covered parking.For more information please visit their website at: http://www.empirelandmarkhotel.com/

 Reservations & Payment: Please call The Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre to book your reservations, as soon as possible. When calling the Empire Landmark Hotel ask for the ABORIGINAL WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RATE to ensure that you receive the reduced rate of $95 single/double occupancy (plus taxes). Delegates will be asked to provide a valid credit card number or a deposit for incidentals at check in.

Shop & Stay Program! For your information, we have a Shop n’ Stay program for all of our guests that stays with us. It is a shopping incentive program that we have an agreement with over 70 retailers along Robson Street. Just show them your room key cardholder upon purchasing and you’ll receive their special discount offer. You can pick the list of retailers and their discount offers upon checking-in on top of the front desk's counter.

Shuttle Service: Tickets for the airport shuttle may be purchased at the airport. One way: $13. For more information contact (604) 273-8436.

Hotel Parking Rates: Parking fees are $10 per night or $2 per hour.

ABOUT AIRFARE

Our official Conference airline carriers are:

When booking your airfare with Air Canada please ensure that you quote the event number CV061607 to take advantage of the special discounted fares. Contact Air Canada at 1-800-361-7585 or (514) 393-9494 or contact your local travel agent. For more information please visit their website at: http://www.aircanada.com/en/home.html

When booking with West Jet please ensure that you quote the event number QC #3724 to take advantage of the special discounted fares. Contact West Jet at 1-888-493-7853 or contact your local travel agent. For more information please visit their website at: http://www.westjet.com/

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 Spa Treatments
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FNTCS Contact Information

First Nations Training & Consulting Services
Mail Address: PO BOX 5000, SAANICHTON BC, V8M 2C5
Courier Address: 1164 Stelly's Cross Road, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1H8
Phone: (250) 652-7097
Fax: (250) 652-7039
Email: fntcs@telus.net

*Please note the mailing address change, as of October 2, 2006*

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