ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY (SCA) DECEMBER 14-16, 2010 HILTON LAC LEAMY, GATINEAU, QUEBEC BUILDING ON OUR SUCCESSES: MOVING FROM ENDORSEMENT TO ACTION Special Chiefs Assembly 2010 Objectives: Consistent with the AFN Charter, the Specials Chiefs Assembly will provide First Nations Chiefs or their designated representatives a forum at which they can: DRAFT AGENDA Maximize opportunities for exchange, dialogue and the development of consensus on fundamental issues and common interests reflective of First Nations Crown Relations Be informed of, and contribute to, the development and implementation of key strategies to move forward from the endorsement of UNDRIP to specific action plans Provide mandate and direction through designated caucus sessions and the resolutions process. OVERVIEW Pre-Assembly Events December 12, 2010: December 13, 2010: National Executive Committee meeting Special Dialogue Sessions Indian Residential Schools 8:30 am-4:30 pm Salon Royale Casino First Nation Housing 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Delfosse Meeting Room First Nation Water 3:30 pm-5:00 pm Delfosse Meeting Room Specific Claims over 150M 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Delfosse Meeting Room Comprehensive Claims 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Beethoven Room Urban Strategy 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Chopin Meeting Room Indigenous Languages 12:45 pm 4:00 pm Mozart Meeting Room Taxation 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Suzor Cote RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE ASSEMBLY 1
December 13, 2010: December 13, 2010: December 13, 2010: Chiefs Committee Meetings: Education Health Claims Economic Development 6:30 pm-9:00 pm EVENING RECEPTION WITH INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS AND EMBASSIES: Riverview Salon, Canadian Museum of Civilization 4:00 pm -7:00 pm Pre-Registration Ballroom Foyer, Hilton Lac Leamy DECEMBER 14, 2010: DAY ONE SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Ceremony Registration * All Delegates Welcome* 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Grand Entry Opening Prayer Welcoming Address Chief Gilbert Whiteduck, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Introduction of the SCA Speakers and Deputy Speakers Speakers: National Chief Shawn A in-chut Atleo / Regional Chief Ghislain Picard Deputy Speakers: Harold Tarbell / Michelle Audette Adoption of Rules of Procedure Adoption of Agenda National Chief s Address National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Elders Council Address Elder Joseph Williams Veteran s Address Norman Henderson, Chair, First Nations Veterans Association (FNVA) Women s Council Address Youth Council Address Ashley Julian, Co-Chair Josh Gottfriedson, Co-Chair RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE ASSEMBLY 2
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: understanding what it means for First Nations AFN Regional Chief Ghislain Picard, Quebec/Labrador Grand Chief Ed John, First Nations Summit of BC Dr. Willie Littlechild Tools / reference material for First Nations 12:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: advancing a plan of action Auditor General of Canada Sheila Fraser First Nation Governance capacity and Nation Building AFN Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould, British Columbia Treaty strategy: Update on resolution and overview of progress in Treaty advancements AFN Regional Chief Guy Lonechild, Saskatchewan AFN Regional Chief Ghislain Picard, Quebec Chief Ovide Mercredi, Misipawistik First Nation Tribute to Grand Chief Dr. Billy Diamond 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Addressing SCA Resolutions Gaming Side Session Salon Royale (located in the Lac Leamy Casino) DECEMBER 15, 2010: DAY TWO SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY 7:00 a.m. Ceremony * All Delegates Welcome* 8:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. REGIONAL CAUCUS SESSIONS NB/PEI/NS/NFLD Murphy Suite #tbc Quebec Beethoven Room Manitoba Maurice Room BC Delfosse Room NWT/Yukon Murphy Suite # tbc Ontario Chopin Room Saskatchewan Julien-Gagnon-Walker Room Alberta Suzor-Cote 10-10:15 a.m. SPECIAL ASSEMBLY re-convenes Advancing Rights and responsibilities Speaker s Report DAY ONE Environment: AFN Regional Chief Eric Morris, Yukon RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE ASSEMBLY 3
AFN Regional Chief Roger Augustine, NB/PEI Advocacy tools, strategies to support First Nations environmental rights Tsilhqot in Nation Government successful protection of Fish Lake Chief Bernie Elkins (Esdilagh) Chief Marilyn Baptiste (Xeni) Chief Ivor Myers (Yunesit'in) Key issues overview: climate change, traditional knowledge First Nations Water Rights and Issues: AFN Regional Chief Eric Morris, Yukon AFN Regional Chief Roger Augustine, NB/PEI 12:00 p.m. LUNCH Maude Barlow, Former Senior Advisor on Water to the 63 rd President to the United Nations General Assembly First Nation jurisdiction, capacity needs and strategy Bill S-11 - The Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act Supporting First Nations Families and Communities 1:00 p.m. Education: AFN Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, Ontario Advancing First Nations rights and jurisdiction Engagement with Government of Canada Advancing resolutions Health: AFN Regional Chief Bill Traverse, Manitoba Advancing First Nations rights and jurisdiction Engagement with Government of Canada Advancing resolutions The Honorable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health BC First Nations Health Council Grand Chief Doug Kelly Indigenous Languages: AFN Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, Ontario Affirming declaration and strategy 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Justice: AFN Regional Chief George Stanley, Alberta Murdered and Missing Women Jeanette Corbiere Lavell, President, Native Women s Association of Canada (NWAC) Addressing Resolutions Session on Information Exchange and Trade Mission Concept Between First Nations and China - Location Hilton Lac Leamy (meeting room to be confirmed) RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE ASSEMBLY 4
DECEMBER 16, 2010: DAY THREE SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY 7:00 a.m. Ceremony * All Delegates Welcome* 8:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. REGIONAL CAUCUS SESSIONS NB/PEI/NS/NFLD Murphy Suite #tbc Quebec Beethoven Room Manitoba Maurice Room BC Delfosse Room NWT/Yukon Murphy Suite # tbc Ontario Chopin Room Saskatchewan Julien-Gagnon-Walker Room Alberta Suzor-Cote 10-10:15 a.m. SPECIAL ASSEMBLY re-convenes Advancing mandate and confirming action Speaker s Report DAY TWO Support Resolutions Aboriginal Healing Foundation (AHF) Georges Erasmus, Chairperson, AHF Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) Ernie Daniels, President, AFOA First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) Ceal Tournier, Chair, FNIGC Bonnie Healy, Treasurer, FNIGC Dakota Nations of Manitoba Chief Frank Brown 12:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. IndigenACTION Waneek Horn-Miller, IndigenACTION Ambassador Ashley Julien, AFN Youth Council Josh Gottfriedson, AFN Youth Council Aboriginal Sport Circle Tex Marshall, Chairperson Addressing Resolutions 3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks National Chief Shawn A in-chut Atleo RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE ASSEMBLY 5
Assembly of First Nations Holiday Dinner/Dance and Fundraiser 6:30 pm Reception/7:00 pm Dinner Hilton Lac Leamy - Ballroom Gatineau, Quebec RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE ASSEMBLY 6