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NAN Special Chiefs Assembly on Health

June 2 @ 8:00 am – June 3 @ 5:00 pm EDT

CONFIRMATIONS / REGISTRATION

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

​​http://nan.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/557c3607-0078-4ac9-bafd-569fc8cb53dd

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.

Proxy Letter Template

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Travel will be covered for Chiefs/Proxies. Travel days are on June 1, 2026 and June 4 or 5, 2026.  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 Reps for the 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 Kelsie Jaworski she can be reached at kjaworski@nan.ca

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