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AFOA CANADA NATIONAL CONFERENCE M O N T R E A L, Q U E B E C The National Conference for Aboriginal financial professionals, management and elected leaders.

These include, but are not limited to; a growing and young Aboriginal population; a higher number of Aboriginal students in Colleges and Universities across Canada than ever before; increased

For Aboriginal Communities to close the gap between Aboriginal peoples and Canadians and amongst our various Nations across the country, education and capacity building can take communities to the

The workshops will be on key areas that must be considered to successfully implement a community s vision. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

REGISTRATION ACCOMMODATION Register soon! Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis! Please read carefully and complete in full the enclosed Registration Form (one per person ).

1 AFOA CANADA NATIONAL CONFERENCE M O N T R E A L, Q U E B E C The National Conference for Aboriginal financial professionals, management and elected leaders. LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING There are a number of change drivers that exist today for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. These include, but are not limited to; a growing and young Aboriginal population; a higher number of Aboriginal students in Colleges and Universities across Canada than ever before; increased resource development on traditional territories; and favorable Supreme Court decisions. For Aboriginal Communities to close the gap between Aboriginal peoples and Canadians and amongst our various Nations across the country, education and capacity building can take communities to the next level in their chosen journey. This conference will focus on the importance of strong leadership and governance. The workshops will be on key areas that must be considered to successfully implement a community s vision. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Delegates to the conference include professionals, practitioners, executives and stakeholders working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations. REGISTRATION ACCOMMODATION Register soon! Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis! Please read carefully and complete in full the enclosed Registration Form (one per person ). Full registration fee includes all sessions, receptions AND the Dinner/CAFM and CAPA Convocation. The conference will be held at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. We have made arrangements at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel for conference participants. Please contact the hotel to book your accommodations. EARLY-BIRD RATE AFOA Canada Member $655 Non Member $785 (registration and payment must be received by December 31, 2014) REGULAR RATE AFOA Canada Member $765 (as of January 1, 2015) Non Member $920 A note about registering at the door We will accept registrations providing space is available. Onsite registration fee is $1015 and is payable at the door. EXHIBITS SPECIFICALLY AFOA CANADA NATIONAL CONFERENCE MONTREAL,QUEBEC The National Conference for Aboriginal financial professionals, management and elected leaders. Financial managers and officers in First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations Aboriginal financial executives Program and business managers, Chief Administrators/ Executive Officers, Economic Development Officers First Nation and Tribal Council members, senior executives and decision-makers Senior management in Aboriginal communities Management consultants working with Aboriginal communities and organizations Elected representatives in Aboriginal communities Federal and Provincial government representatives Educational Institutes Financial Institutes and Accounting firms Finance and Management students Aboriginal business owners Funders FEATURING Excellent networking receptions to connect you with over 1000 Aboriginal Professionals, peers and colleagues from across Canada Over 50 dynamic speakers focusing on leading edge trends, timely and relevant issues impacting our profession and our communities Must see tradeshow that features over 70 exhibitors who offer choices and solutions in one location Informative, exciting and relevant Product Information Sessions Excellent Keynote and guest speakers during all plenaries and luncheons Special Closing Banquet & CAFM/CAPA Convocation including Awards presentation and entertainment Enjoy Winnipeg and what this beautiful city has to offer AFOA National Conference Design Concepts Round 1 PROGRAM Concurrent sessions will focus on five relevant themes: Leadership Trends and governance success stories Community Administration Best practices and trends in Aboriginal Management Financial Management Best practices and trends in Aboriginal Financial Management Healthy Workplace (Human Resources) Creating healthy work environments that reflect our culture National and regional corporate and public sector organizations will be displaying a wide range of products and services designed to meet Aboriginal executive and professional needs. Exhibit fees are $1500 plus GST. Space is also available for arts and crafts at the special rate of $600 plus GST. LEAD SPONSOR Business Development Featuring success stories in community business development COMMUNITY PARTNER PRE-CONFERENCE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS 1 DAY WORKSHOPS - February 17, Human Resources Management Essentials: Module 4 Employee Compensation and Benefits First Nations Community Governance Developing Business Plans and Funding Proposals Demystifying Finance for Elected Aboriginal Leaders Il (This workshop builds on Demystifying Finance for Elected Aboriginal Leaders I) DOLLARS AND SENSE PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING WORKSHOP 1 DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP - February 17, 2015 SPONSORS DELTA WINNIPEG HOTEL The Delta Winnipeg is connected to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg via an above ground pedway. It is a five minute walk from one venue to the other. A reserved block of rooms is being held at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel at a rate of $199/night. RESERVE NOW by calling the hotel directly at or toll free Please refer to the AFOA Canada Feb 2015 block of rooms. The negotiated conference rate is available until Friday, January 23, AIR CANADA Air Canada has been appointed the official airline of the National Conference 2015 in Winnipeg. To book your flights and take advantage of special discounted fares, you must book your travel online at and enter our convention number GM6GPUJ1 in the box asking for the Promotion Code. CONCEPT 2

2 AFOA CANADA NATIONAL CONFERENCE MONTREAL,QUEBEC The National Conference for Aboriginal financial professionals, management and elected leaders.

LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING There are a number of change drivers that exist today for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

3 LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING There are a number of change drivers that exist today for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. These include, but are not limited to; a growing and young Aboriginal population; a higher number of Aboriginal students in Colleges and Universities across Canada than ever before; increased resource development on traditional territories; and favorable Supreme Court decisions. For Aboriginal Communities to close the gap between Aboriginal peoples and Canadians and amongst our various Nations across the country, education and capacity building can take communities to the next level in their chosen journey. This conference will focus on the importance of strong leadership and governance. The workshops will be on key areas that must be considered to successfully implement a community s vision. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Delegates to the conference include professionals, practitioners, executives and stakeholders working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations. SPECIFICALLY Financial managers and officers in First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations Aboriginal financial executives Program and business managers, Chief Administrators/ Executive Officers, Economic Development Officers First Nation and Tribal Council members, senior executives and decision-makers Senior management in Aboriginal communities Management consultants working with Aboriginal communities and organizations Elected representatives in Aboriginal communities Federal and Provincial government representatives Educational Institutes Financial Institutes and Accounting firms Finance and Management students Aboriginal business owners Funders FEATURING Excellent networking receptions to connect you with over 1000 Aboriginal Professionals, peers and colleagues from across Canada Over 50 dynamic speakers focusing on leading edge trends, timely and relevant issues impacting our profession and our communities Must see tradeshow that features over 70 exhibitors who offer choices and solutions in one location Informative, exciting and relevant Product Information Sessions Excellent Keynote and guest speakers during all plenaries and luncheons Special Closing Banquet & CAFM/CAPA Convocation including Awards presentation and entertainment Enjoy Winnipeg and what this beautiful city has to offer PROGRAM Concurrent sessions will focus on five relevant themes: Leadership Trends and governance success stories Community Administration Best practices and trends in Aboriginal Management Financial Management Best practices and trends in Aboriginal Financial Management Healthy Workplace (Human Resources) Creating healthy work environments that reflect our culture Business Development Featuring success stories in community business development PRE-CONFERENCE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS 1 DAY WORKSHOPS - February 17, Human Resources Management Essentials: Module 4 Employee Compensation and Benefits First Nations Community Governance Developing Business Plans and Funding Proposals Demystifying Finance for Elected Aboriginal Leaders Il (This workshop builds on Demystifying Finance for Elected Aboriginal Leaders I) DOLLARS AND SENSE PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING WORKSHOP 1 DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP - February 17, 2015

REGISTRATION Register soon! Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis! Please read carefully and complete in full the enclosed Registration Form (one per person ).

4 REGISTRATION Register soon! Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis! Please read carefully and complete in full the enclosed Registration Form (one per person ). Full registration fee includes all sessions, receptions AND the Dinner/CAFM and CAPA Convocation. EARLY-BIRD RATE AFOA Canada Member $655 Non Member $785 (registration and payment must be received by December 31, 2014) REGULAR RATE AFOA Canada Member $765 Non Member $920 (as of January 1, 2015) A note about registering at the door We will accept registrations providing space is available. Onsite registration fee is $1015 and is payable at the door. EXHIBITS National and regional corporate and public sector organizations will be displaying a wide range of products and services designed to meet Aboriginal executive and professional needs. Exhibit fees are $1500 plus GST. Space is also available for arts and crafts at the special rate of $600 plus GST. ACCOMMODATION The conference will be held at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. We have made arrangements at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel for conference participants. Please contact the hotel to book your accommodations. DELTA WINNIPEG HOTEL The Delta Winnipeg is connected to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg via an above ground pedway. It is a five minute walk from one venue to the other. A reserved block of rooms is being held at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel at a rate of $199/night. RESERVE NOW by calling the hotel directly at or toll free Please refer to the AFOA Canada Feb 2015 block of rooms. The negotiated conference rate is available until Friday, January 23, AIR CANADA Air Canada has been appointed the official airline of the National Conference 2015 in Winnipeg. To book your flights and take advantage of special discounted fares, you must book your travel online at and enter our convention number GM6GPUJ1 in the box asking for the Promotion Code. LEAD SPONSOR SPONSORS COMMUNITY PARTNER

5 CONTACT US If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact the conference secretariat or AFOA Canada. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Mary Jane Loustel, CA, B.Comm, M.A. (Native Studies) Program Executive IBM Canada Ltd. Allan Munroe, CAFM Manager of Finance Swampy Cree Holdings Ltd. and President, AFOA Manitoba COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cherie L. Brant Partner Dickinson Wright LLP Jean Paul (JP) Gladu, BScF, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Terry Goodtrack, CPA, CGA, M.A (P.admin), B. Admin, CAFM, CAPA President and Chief Executive Officer AFOA Canada Daniel J. Richard, CA, CAFM Chair of the Board of Directors AFOA Canada Sharon Stevenson, BA, HBA, CAFM Finance Manager Peguis School Board REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM INFORMATION Micheline Bélanger Tel: Toll-Free: (866) SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT INFORMATION George Rogerson Tel: Toll-Free: (866) Fax: Toll-Free Fax: (866) CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT MAILING ADDRESS AFOA Canada Conference Secretariat 40, chemin du Roc Est Chelsea (Québec) J9B 1T1 AFOA CANADA CONTACT INFORMATION 1066 Somerset Street West, Suite 301 Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3 Tel: Toll-Free: (866) Fax: For more information visit / #AFOA2015 Contact AFOA Canada Conference Secretariat at conference@afoa.ca or for registration, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.

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