British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres



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Gathering Our Voices: 2009 Provincial Aboriginal Youth Conference PDF Print E-mail

The B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

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GATHERING OUR VOICES 2009

PROVINCIAL ABORIGINAL YOUTH CONFERENCE

March 17-20, 2009 Kelowna, BC

The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre

Aboriginal Youth aged (14-24) are invited to take part in a dynamic conference on Aboriginal Language, Culture and Employment. Many workshops, cultural activities, an interactive career and education fair, evening entertainment and afternoon sport and recreation activities will be offered.

The 2009 Provincial Aboriginal Youth Conference will serve as a catalyst for change by providing youth with skills, knowledge, cultural pride, and inspiration that they can bring back to their communities.  The conference will strengthen youth leadership, build self-esteem, create relationships, and generate opportunities.  Through connections made and experiences shared at the conference, youth will be better equipped to join in collective work towards a more positive economic and social future.

The event will have multiple streams of activities and information for Aboriginal youth over the four days.  Main activities at the event will include:

Workshops and Sport and Recreation Activities– Workshops will provide youth with tools, techniques and strategies that can be applied to language, and family and cultural development.  Sport and Recreation Activities will promote physical activity, teamwork and overall healthy living.  

Education and Career Information – Career planning and employment options will be a major focus of the conference.   At the conference different career planning workshops will be offered.  In addition, a Career Fair set up through the entire duration of the conference will expose delegates to employment programs, and career information from multiple agencies.

Entertainment – While the event is a chance for youth to converge and receive information, it is also a networking and leadership opportunity.  Motivational speakers from various walks of life and cultural backgrounds are invited to share and inspire.  First Nation contemporary and traditional performers will entertain during plenary sessions and evening activities.  

 

THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2009 CONFERENCE IS FEBRUARY 20, 2009

For more information please visit our website www.bcaafc.com 

Or Contact Rosy Steinhauer, Team Support Assistant, BCAAFC 

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Phone: 1-800-990-2432 / (250) 388-5522 

 

Downloads 

Feel free to download and print the following documents

Information Package

 Gathering Our Voices 2009   (.pdf)

 Gathering Our Voices 2009   (.doc) 

Registration: Gathering Our Voices 2009 Kelowna, BC

 Registration Package 2009  (.pdf)

 Registration Package 2009  (.doc)

 

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BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Phone (250) 388-5522

Fax (250) 388-5502

#200-506 Fort Street, Victoria, BC

V8W 1E6

 
Last Updated ( Friday, 11 July 2008 )