[ Below you will find information regarding the 2010 BC Elders Gathering ]

34th Annual BC Elders Gathering

July 13, 14 and 15, 2010

(vendor set up Mon evening 12th)

Sunwave Centre

Salmon Arm, B.C.

Hosts:  Adams Lake Indian Band; Secwepemc Nation

Adams Lake Indian Band and the Secwepemc Nation Band are looking forward to welcoming you to our traditional territories.

A 2010 Planning Team has started the planning for this wonderful Gathering.

http://www.bcelders.com/elders-gathering.php

• Elder Registration
• Vendor Registration
• Info Booth Registration
• Volunteer Form
• Hotel List
• Food Donation

For more Information please contact:

Susan Matthew, Project Coordinator

Ph: 250-679-2247

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1. Applicants are an Aboriginal Elder or recognized Aboriginal organization on behalf of Elders.
2. Only British Columbia residents are eligible.
3. Travel distance to the event is greater than 200 kilometers (one way, road distance only).
4. Applicants send in a completed application form.
5. Eligible travel costs are as follows: accommodations, transportation, meals, and other related travel expenses such as parking or taxi. Travel costs must be by the most economical means.
6. Applicants who have received an Elders Transportation grant in the previous two consecutive years are ineligible to apply this year and may apply the following year.

1. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter indicating number of Elders planning to attend and a letter of support from a recognized Aboriginal organization, confirming financial need.
2. Applicants are eligible to receive funding up to a maximum of $1,000. Applications will be reviewed by a subcommittee and approved for funding based on factors including: distance away from the event, overall travel costs, regional representation, include individual Elders.
3. Only one application per fiscal year per organization will be approved.
4. The BCAAFC is not responsible for any expenses incurred prior to the applicant receiving a written confirmation of approval.
5. Previous Elders Transportation or other provincial grants to the applicant and/or Aboriginal Organization must be accounted for or the applicant may be ineligible for funding.
6. If actual travel expenses are less than the $1,000 advanced, the difference must be repaid.