Empowering Futures: A Gathering for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty
Sawridge Edmonton South
Edmonton, AB
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EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Be part of a transformative day focused on the future of Indigenous child welfare. Your presence and participation are warmly invited.
Join ALIGN for an impactful gathering designed to empower our communities in the journey towards assuming jurisdiction under the Act Respecting First Nation, Metis, Inuit Children, Youth, and Families. This event will facilitate vital conversations, provide valuable insights, and honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
This is the first of two gatherings to be held across Alberta in the coming months.
The day will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Networking and Smudging Ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m.
PRICING:
Space is limited, so please register early.
General Pricing - $99.00
LOCATION:
Sawridge Edmonton South
4235 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 5H2
BASIC AGENDA:
8:30 am: Networking and Smudging Ceremony
9:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m. - Large Group Discussion 1
Topic: Recent Historic Agreement on $47.8 Billion Funding for Child Welfare
10:50 a.m. - Morning Break
11:10 a.m. - Large Group Discussion 2
Topic: Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Indigenous Child Welfare
12:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
12:45 p.m. - Themed Breakout Sessions (World Café Style)
Theme 1: Business Planning and Strategy Development
Theme 2: Financial Management
Theme 3: Governance and Leadership
Theme 4: Cultural Revitalization and Community Engagement
2:30 p.m. - Afternoon Break
2:50 p.m. - Sharing and Reflection
3:40 p.m. - Closing Ceremony
A full agenda will be sent out a few days prior to the event.
**Session times, themes and presenters are subject to change without notice. Breaks will be offered throughout the day. A full agenda will be provided closer to the event.
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HOW TO PAY OFFLINE:
Contact carmenm@alignab.ca to arrange payment by EMT, cheque or CC.
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All sales are final; no refund will be issued.
Due to the nature of this event, we cannot provide a refund. We suggest you transfer your registration to another individual within your organization/agency and let us know their details.
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Sawridge Edmonton South
4235 Gateway Blvd NW
Edmonton, AB T6J 5H2
Canada
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Dates
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| Start: | Thursday Sep 12, 2024 9:00 AM | | End: | Thursday Sep 12, 2024 4:00 PM |
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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