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5th Annual Aboriginal Youth, Violence, & Changing Times Training Conference

"Ending Violence-Strengthening Our Circle"
March 14-17, 2007
Saanich Fairgrounds, Victoria BC



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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

MC: Nisso Bradford & Tessa Karangwai Potskin
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007
2:00-6:00 PM Early On Site Registration
7:00-7:45
Opening and Welcome
Opening by Esquimalt Singers & Dancers, Auggie Thomas
Welcome by Chief Chris Tom, Tsartlip First Nation
Chief Shawn Atleo, BC Vice Chief, AFN (invited)
Edith Loring-Kuhanga, Conference Coordinator
7:45-8:30 Key Note Speaker: TBA
8:30-9:00 Networking and Getting to Know Each Other
8:30-9:00 Chaperone’s Meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007
7:45 AM Bus Pick Up at Hotels in Sidney and Saanich
8:30-9:00 Opening by Conference Elder
Welcome by Chief Allan Claxton, Tsawout First Nation (invited)
9:00 Bus leaves for Victoria General Hospital - PARTY Program
(Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma to Youth) Program
9:00-10:30 Workshop # 1: (6 workshops will be offered simultaneously - 3 groups will leave to go to the PARTY Program~ALL DAY EVENT)
10:30-10:45 ~ Break ~
10:45-12:00 Workshop # 1 (continued)
12:00-1:00 ~ Host Lunch ~
1:00-2:15 Workshop # 2 (3 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
2:15 Bus Arrives back at Saanich Fairgrounds
2:15-2:30 ~ Break ~
2:30-4:00 Workshop # 2 (continued))
4:15 Bus leaves to go back to hotels
5:00-9:00 Evening Activities
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2007
7:45 Bus Pick Up at Sidney and Saanich hotels
8:30-9:00 Welcome by Chief Vern Jack, Tseycum First Nation
9:00-10:00 Plenary Session: Issues Facing Our Youth Today or I Am Inuit Documentary
10:00-10:15 ~ Break ~
10:15-12:00 Workshop # 3 - 6 Focus Group Sessions: Family Violence; Suicide; Gangs; Alcohol, Drugs and Solvents; Relationships; and Violence
12:00-1:00 ~ Host Lunch ~
1:00-2:30 Workshop # 4 (6 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
2:30-2:45 ~ Break ~
2:45-4:30 Workshop # 5 (6 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
6:00-11:00 BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT
Opening by Conference Elder
Welcome by Chief Bruce Underwood, Pauquachin First Nation (invited)
Entertainment:Eekwol
                     MUCH Video Dance
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2007
8:30 AM Bus Pick Up at Hotels in Sidney and Saanich
9:00-9:30 Opening by Conference Elder
9:30-10:15 Guest Speaker: Derrick Starlight
10:15-10:30 ~ Break ~
10:30-12:00 Workshop #6 -(6 workshops will be offered simultaneously)
12:00-2:00 Farewell Lunch, Closing Comments and Closing Performances

Updated: January 24, 2007
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Please Note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the conference program may change; however, we will do our best to provide equivalent speakers and/or workshops. First Nations Training & Consulting Services reserves the right to change the program without further notice and assumes no responsibility for such changes. However, please refer to our web site for regular updates on the program: www.firstpeoplescanada.com


See the Updated Youth Conference 2006 Summary Report

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