The NAN Spring Special Chiefs Assembly has been scheduled for May 20, 21 & 22, 2025, this will be a hybrid meeting.  Taking place at Courtyard Marriott Downtown, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON.

CONFIRMATIONS / REGISTRATION

Registration is now open and Chiefs/Proxies are asked to complete a registration form to confirm his/her attendance on the link provided here: Registration Form

PROXIES

If you are unable to attend, a proxy may be sent. Proxy notice must be sent in advance on letterhead and signed by the Chief and Council or a quorum of the Council. This letter will ensure that the proxy has full conference privileges to act on your behalf. The designated proxy should bring the original letter to the meeting. A sample proxy letter is attached. Please note: We are using a new registration system that requires you to upload the signed letter in order to complete your registration.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Travel will be covered for Chiefs /Proxies. Travel days are Monday May 19, 2025 and Friday May 23, 2025.  Air travel will be booked by NAN staff or for the use of a personal vehicle; mileage will be covered and based on the NAN rate.  As required by NAN Chiefs Finance Committee, the most economical arrangements will be made to keep the overall costs to a minimum. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for Chiefs/Proxies, Elders, Women & Youth Councils, and guests of NAN will be booked by NAN Staff.

NAN ELDERS COUNCIL, NAN WOMEN’S COUNCIL AND OSHKAATISAK COUNCIL

The NAN Elders Council, Women’s Council and the Oshkaatisak (Young Peoples) Council are invited to attend.  NAN will cover their travel expenses and accommodations. 

NAN staff will contact NAN Elders Council directly to register and make travel arrangements. NAN Women’s Council and the Oshkaatisak (Young Peoples) Council can register on the link above.

Travel arrangements for the NAN Women’s Council  contact is Karissa Michano she can be reached at kmichano@nan.ca 

Travel arrangements for the Oshkaatisak Council will be Andre Yesno she can be reached at ayesno@nan.ca

First Nations and Tribal Councils bringing additional Elders are responsible for all expenses incurred including travel, accommodations, and honorarium.

RESOLUTIONS-DEADLINE: FRIDAY May 9, 2025

Resolutions to be considered at the Assembly can be forwarded electronically to Luke Hunter at lhunter@nan.on.ca or via fax at (807)623-7730.  

OPEN CALL TO CHIEFS FOR AGENDA ITEMS – DEADLINE: FRIDAY May 9, 2025

If there are any priority issues or items that you wish to discuss at the NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly, please contact Abby Robinson by email ed@nan.ca or by phone at 1(800)465-9952.  Open call for agenda items is for Chiefs only.

If you require any additional information or require clarification, please contact Charlene Yerxa by email cyerxa@nan.ca  or phone at (807)625-4914 /(807)621-6175(Cell)