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SUMMARY:Education Jurisdiction Summit
DESCRIPTION:Our First Nations agree that we need to move towards healing and empowerment in education. Education Jurisdiction will recognize First Nations’ self-governance over education based on Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination given by the Creator. \n\n\n\nPlease join us February 22nd to the 23rd to look to next steps for the Education Jurisdiction process\, learn from other groups across Canada. \n\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n\nHighlights \n\n\n\nUpdates on the NAN-Canada Education Reset Table \n\n\n\n Best Practices Panel Discussion with special guests: \n\n\n\nDr. Brian Wildcat\, Former Superintendent of Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission (MESC) &Davin Dumas\, Director of Language and Culture of Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. (MFNERC)\n\n\n\nMaster of Ceremonies: Bentley Cheechoo \n\n\n\nWorkshops: \n\n\n\nOCAP® Workshop from First Nation Information Centre (FNIGC)The First Nations principles of Ownership\, Control\, Access\, and Possession – more commonly known as OCAP® – assert that First Nations have control over data collection processes\, and that they own and control how this information can be used.Understanding UNDRIP WorkshopCapacity and knowledge building on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the federal United Nations Declaration of Indigenous People Act.\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\nChief and Council MembersEducation Leaders (LEA\, or education committee members)Education Director/StaffNAN Advisory Council MembersNAN Education Committee Members\n\n\n\nNote: NAN will cover the travel and hospitality costs for two people per community/organization. A streaming option will also be available. Registration Deadline Friday Feb 10th 2023. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Claudia Stein at cstein@nan.ca
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/education-jurisdiction-summit-2/
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SUMMARY:Women's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Women’s Gathering is taking place in Thunder Bay\, ON at the Best Western Nor’ Wester. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.  \n\n\n\nAny questions\, please email Loretta at lsheshequin@nan.ca
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/womens-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230119T170000
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UID:4495-1673942400-1674147600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Chiefs Winter Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Watch Chiefs Winter Assembly Live Here!\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n\nPlease be advised that the NAN Chiefs Winter Assembly has been confirmed for January 17\, 18\, & 19\, 2023.  This hybrid conference will take place at the Valhalla Inn\, Thunder Bay\, ON. \n\n\n\nCONFIRMATIONS/REGISTRATION Registration is now open Chiefs/Proxies are asked to complete a registration form to confirm his/her attendance \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nPROXIES \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, a proxy may be sent.  Proxy notice must be sent in advance on your first nation 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. \n\n\n\nPlease send proxy letters to the attention of Grace Winter via email gwinter@nan.ca or by fax (807)623-7730. \n\n\n\nTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS \n\n\n\nTravel will be covered for Chiefs/Proxies. Travel days are Monday January 16\, 2023 and Friday January 20\, 2023.  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. \n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONS \n\n\n\nAccommodations for the Chiefs/Proxies\, Elders\, Women & Youth Councils\, and guest of NAN will be booked by NAN Staff. \n\n\n\nNAN ELDERS COUNCIL\, NAN WOMEN COUNCIL AND OSHKAATISAK COUNCIL \n\n\n\nThe 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 Elders\, Women and Oshkaatisak members directly to register and make arrangement. \n\n\n\nFirst Nation Tribal Councils bringing additional Elders are responsible for all expenses incurred including travel\, accommodations and honorarium. \n\n\n\nElders Council registration contact is Kelsie Demontigny\, she can be reached by email kdemontigny@nan.ca  or by phone at 1 (800)465-9952. \n\n\n\nWomens Council registration contact is Loretta Sheshequin\, she can be reached by email lsheshequin@nan.ca or by phone at 1 (800) 465-9952. \n\n\n\nOshkaatisak Council’s registration contact is Joseph Carew\, she can be reached by email  jcarew@nan.ca or by phone at 1 (800) 465-9952. \n\n\n\nRESOLUTIONS – DEADLINE:  FRIDAY January 6\, 2023 \n\n\n\nResolutions to be considered at the NAN Chiefs Winter Assembly can be forwarded electronically to Luke Hunter at lhunter@nan.ca or via fax at (807) 623-7730. \n\n\n\nOPEN CALL TO CHIEFS FOR AGENDA ITEMS – DEADLINE:  FRIDAY January 6\, 2023 \n\n\n\nIf there are any priority issues or items that you wish to discuss at the NAN Chiefs Winter Assembly\, please contact Melinda Meekis by email mmeekis@nan.ca or by phone at (807) 708-3173 / 1 (800) 465-9952.  Open call for agenda items is for Chiefs only. \n\n\n\nIf you require any additional information or require clarification\, please contact Charlene Yerxa by email cyerxa@nan.ca or phone at (807) 621-6175 / 1(800) 465-9952.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-chiefs-winter-assembly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221208T170000
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SUMMARY:IRS Gathering- Finding your Path for Healing
DESCRIPTION:Register by November 7 to Meadow at mquachegan@nan.ca or 807.624.2018\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Delta Marriott\, 2040 Sleeping Giant Pkwy\, Thunder Bay
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/irs-gathering-finding-your-path-for-healing/
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SUMMARY:First Nations Principles of OCAP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Nishnawbe Aski Nation is happy to offer First Nations Information Governance Centre’s FIRST NATIONS PRINCIPLES OF OCAP® WORKSHOP to leadership and education staff. \n\n\n\nThe First Nations principles of Ownership\, Control\, Access\, and Possession – more commonly known as OCAP® – assert that First Nations have control over data collection processes\, and that they own and control how this information can be used. The virtual workshop provides participants with an interactive opportunity to deeper explore the First Nations principles of OCAP®. Using historical and contemporary examples\, the workshop explores OCAP®\, data sovereignty\, and research and data management issues\, and offers participants the opportunity to consider how OCAP® can be respected within their current work. This workshop will be facilitated over the course of 2 days in two-hour sessions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nContact Claudia at cstein@nan.ca for more information
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/first-nations-principles-of-ocap-workshop/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T170000
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SUMMARY:Our Children Our Way
DESCRIPTION:Register here!
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/our-children-our-way/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T170000
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CREATED:20221003T203902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T131821Z
UID:4446-1668499200-1668618000@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Housing Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n\nNAN will sponsor two people from each NAN First Nation (leadership or housing/infrastructure professionals)\, two members from each NAN Advisory Council (Oshkaatisak Council\, Women’s Council\, and Elder’s Council)\, and one person from each Tribal Council to attend in-person\, which includes travel\, accommodation\, and per diem costs. Once NAN reviews your registration\, a follow-up email will be sent to you confirming your sponsorship to the Housing Summit. All registrations are being reviewed to ensure each community has two representatives and to determine if additional space can be made to accommodate more registrants. Registration closes on October 28\, 2022 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.If you have any issues with this registration form\, you can contact Tiffany Gusola at tgusola@nan.ca or 807-473-1013.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-housing-summit/
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SUMMARY:Community Drum Night
DESCRIPTION:Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services and Nishnawbe Aski Nation are partnering to provide a Community Drum Night in Timmins\, ON\, on November 4. It will take place at their location of 170 Third Ave. between 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. EST.  \n\n\n\nThe goal of Community Drum Night is to provide opportunity for everyone to come together to learn about the big drum\, share food\, and possibly win some prizes! \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend physically\, there is an opportunity to attend virtually. The information on how to join the Zoom event is below: \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/93286936118?pwd=TlA4aTVCeXhlMlo3bklrams3MU0rdz09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 932 8693 6118 Passcode: i1tm0BFor any other questions\, please feel free to contact Darryl Neegan at Darryl.neegan@kunuwanimano.com
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/community-drum-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
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SUMMARY:Special Chiefs Assembly on Education
DESCRIPTION:Watch live now!\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/special-chiefs-assembly-on-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220922T170000
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CREATED:20220826T183228Z
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UID:4300-1663660800-1663866000@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Child and Family Services Forum
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n\n\n\n\nOur children and youth need well-grounded paths on which to walk throughout their lives. By uniting and working together we can build pathways to provide them with the best possible future. \n\n\n\nNishnawbe Aski Nation will be hosting the Child and Family Services Forum September 20-22\, 2022 in Winnipeg. NAN Chiefs (or Proxies)\, NAN Child Welfare Agency Representatives\, and First Nations Representatives (formerly Band Representatives) with concentration on Child and Family services will be invited to attend. A virtual attendance option will also be available. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/child-and-family-services-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T170000
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CREATED:20220823T200729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T202602Z
UID:4290-1663228800-1663261200@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Engagement on the UNDRIP Act
DESCRIPTION:Register Form\n\n\n\n\nSend registration form to kpilcher@napsboard.caor fax to 807-623-2225\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact kpilcher@napsboard.ca Fax 807-623-2225
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-engagement-on-the-undrip-act/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220629T143348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T144843Z
UID:4102-1660118400-1660150800@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:2022 Keewaywin Awards
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of outstanding achievements and dedication to the people of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecipients\n\n\n\nNAN Elder – Delores McKay\, Matagami First Nation \n\n\n\nNAN Woman – Vanessa Genier\, Missinabie Cree First Nation \n\n\n\nEmile Nakogee Award for Leadership – Chief Russell Wesley\, Cat Lake First Nation \n\n\n\nYouth Leadership – Jamal Gagnon\, Taykwa Tagamou Nation \n\n\n\nYouth Academic – Logan Metatawabin\, Kashechewan First Nation \n\n\n\nYouth Outstanding Service – Sandy Lake Patrol \n\n\n\nYouth Community Involvement – North Caribou Lake Youth Council \n\n\n\nNAN Staff – Stewart Kamenawatamin\, Bearskin Lake First Nation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Keewaywin Awards Booklet
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/2022-keewaywin-awards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
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SUMMARY:40th Keewaywin Conference
DESCRIPTION:Watch the 40th Keewaywin Conference Livestream\n\n\n\n\nPlease be advised that the 40th Annual Keewaywin Conference has been confirmed for August 9\, 10\, & 11\, 2022.  This hybrid conference will take place at Northern College – Timmins (Porcupine) Campus\, with the host community being Mattagami First Nation. \n\n\n\nThe Keewaywin Awards Banquet will take place the evening of Wednesday August 10th\, 2022 at the Ramada Inn.  Nomination forms can be located on the website www.nan.ca \n\n\n\nCONFIRMATIONS/REGISTRATION Registration is now open Chiefs/Proxies are asked to complete a registration form to confirm his/her attendance \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nPROXIESIf 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 send proxy letters to the attention of Miranda Echum via email mechum@nan.ca or by fax (807)-623-7730. \n\n\n\n\nDownload Proxy Letter\n\n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONSAccommodations for Chiefs/Proxies\, Elders\, Women & Youth Councils\, and guests of NAN will be booked by NAN Staff. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNAN ELDERS\, WOMENS AND YOUTH COUNCILSThe 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 Elders\, Women and Oshkaatisak members directly to register and make arrangement. \n\n\n\nFirst Nation Tribal Councils bringing additional Elders are responsible for all expenses incurred including travel\, accommodations and honorarium. \n\n\n\nElders Council registration contact is Grace Winter\, she can be reached by email gwinter@nan.ca or by phone at 1 (800)465-9952. \n\n\n\nWomens Council registration contact is Loretta Sheshequin\, she can be reached by email lsheshequin@nan.ca or by phone at 1 (800) 465-9952. \n\n\n\nOshkaatisak Council’s registration contact is Joseph Carew\, he can be reached by email  jcarew@nan.ca or by phone at 1 (800) 465-9952. \n\n\n\nRESOLUTIONS-DEADLINE: FRIDAY July 22\, 2022Resolutions 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. \n\n\n\nOPEN CALL TO CHIEFS FOR AGENDA ITEMS – DEADLINE: FRIDAY July 29\, 2022. \n\n\n\nIf there are any priority issues or items that you wish to discuss at the NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly\, please contact Melinda Meekis by email mmeekis@nan.on.ca or by phone at (807)-708-3173/ 1-(800)-465-9952. Open call for agenda items is for Chiefs only. \n\n\n\nIf you require any additional information or require clarification\, please contact Charlene Yerxa by email cyerxa@nan.on.ca or phone at (807)-625-4914 /1-(800)-465-9952.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/40th-keewaywin-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220606T185922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T151240Z
UID:4028-1657612800-1657818000@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Mental  Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:There is a Mental Health and Addictions Crisis in NAN territory\, one with deep roots in colonization\, intergenerational trauma\, and racism. However\, there are solutions for this crisis—and those solutions can be found within our people\, our culture\, and our communities. At the last NAN Chief’s Assembly\, community leadership called for action on this issue and directed NAN to hold an urgent Mental Health Summit. We are answering that call. \n\n\n\nOn July 12-14th\, the NAN Mental Health Summit will explore community priorities and solutions for mental health and addictions. Specific topics that will be discussed at this Summit include substance use prevention\,  harm reduction\, life promotion\, grief and loss\, and land-based healing. We invite leadership and community staff from First Nations and Tribal Councils in Nishnawbe Aski Nation to participate in this Summit and help NAN map a path forward from this crisis. \n\n\n\nThe Summit will be held both in-person at the Nor’Wester Hotel in Thunder Bay and virtually. Note: Participation will be capped at a maximum of three (3) representatives per community/organization. We will compile a wait list and release spots on Wednesday\, July 6th\, 2022.  NAN will cover the cost of one person per community (at Leadership’s discretion).
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/mental-health-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220422T174224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T001846Z
UID:3843-1652774400-1652893200@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Culture Immersion: Land-Based Learning Gathering 2022
DESCRIPTION:Launch Virtual Event\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time\, you will be asked to create a password. Passwords should Include – A Character in Uppercase\, A Number\, and A Special Character. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible.Culture Immersion presents the Land-Based Learning Gathering! Through the land\, we learn many valuable concepts. Learning Concepts from the Land can be brought to your students\, both in the classroom and out on the land. By attending this gathering on May 17 & 18\, you can learn how to incorporate these traditional land-based teachings into math\, social science\, health physical education\, arts\, drama\, literacy\, and more into your classes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nDownload Poster\n\n\n\nDownload Agenda\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to our event coordinators at info@tagcreativestrategy.com or 807-622-1979.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/culture-immersion-land-based-learning-gathering-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220322T161123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T212355Z
UID:3697-1652169600-1652374800@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Watch Spring Chiefs Assembly Live Here!\n\n\n\nDownload Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly has been scheduled for May 10\, 11\, & 12\, 2022. This hybrid meeting will take place at the Delta Hotel in Thunder Bay\, ON. \n\n\n\nCONFIRMATIONS / REGISTRATIONRegistration is now open Chiefs/Proxies are asked to complete a registration form to confirm his/her attendance on the link provided here: Click here for registration link. \n\n\n\nPROXIESIf 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 send proxy letters to the attention of Miranda Echum via email mechum@nan.ca or by fax (807)-623-7730. \n\n\n\n\nDownload Proxy Letter\n\n\n\n\nTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSTravel will be covered for Chiefs/Proxies. Travel days are Monday May 9\, 2022\, and Friday May 13\, 2022. 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. \n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONSAccommodations for Chiefs/Proxies\, Elders\, Women & Youth Councils\, and guests of NAN will be booked by NAN Staff. \n\n\n\nNAN ELDERS\, WOMEN AND YOUTH COUNCILSThe 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 Elders\, Women and Oshkaatisak members directly to register and make arrangements.First Nations and Tribal Councils bringing additional Elders are responsible for all expenses incurred including travel\, accommodations\, and honorarium. \n\n\n\nElders and Oshkaatisak Council’s registration contact is Kelsey Demontigny\, she can be reached by email kdemontigny@nan.on.ca or phone at (807)-620-9954 /1-(800)-465-9952. \n\n\n\nWomen’s Council registration contact is Jamilee Wanakamik she can be reached at jwanakamik@nan.ca or by phone at 1-(800)-465-9952. \n\n\n\nRESOLUTIONS-DEADLINE: FRIDAY April 29\, 2022Resolutions 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. \n\n\n\nOPEN CALL TO CHIEFS FOR AGENDA ITEMS – DEADLINE: FRIDAY April 29\, 2022. \n\n\n\nIf there are any priority issues or items that you wish to discuss at the NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly\, please contact Melinda Meekis by email mmeekis@nan.on.ca or by phone at (807)-708-3173/ 1-(800)-465-9952. Open call for agenda items is for Chiefs only. \n\n\n\nIf you require any additional information or require clarification\, please contact Charlene Yerxa by email cyerxa@nan.on.ca or phone at (807)-625-4914 /1-(800)-465-9952.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-chiefs-spring-assembly/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220504T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T195844Z
UID:3884-1651651200-1651683600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Health Care Delivery to Ontario’s Northern Remote Indigenous Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 4\, 2022\, at 12:00 pm EST.\n\n\n\nNAN Health Transformation Lead & Negotiator Alvin Fiddler will be a part of the panel discussion \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/health-care-delivery-to-ontarios-northern-remote-indigenous-communities-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220406T135746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T191856Z
UID:3785-1650614400-1650646800@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Youth Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Culture Immersion is hosting an art contest for all NAN youth! The land gives us many gifts to help educate us throughout our lives. Create an original 2-D artwork focusing on “Learning Concepts from the Land” and submit it for a chance to win some fantastic prizes! \n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\n1st\, 2nd & 3rd place winners will have a choice of a Chromebook or an Art set. \n\n\n\nCRITERIA: \n\n\n\nMust be a NAN Community MemberYouth Aged: 10-21 yrsFocus on theme “Learning Concepts from the Land”Must be an original 2-D creation\n\n\n\nSUBMIT BY APRIL 22\, 2022 \n\n\n\nArt size: 8 Inch SquareScan your artwork using a scanner or phone app (Eg: iScanner).Save & send in a PDF format\, include artist name\, age\, phone\, community\, and address with the submission\n\n\n\nEmail your questions and submission to: info@tagcreativestrategy.com \n\n\n\n\nDownload Poster
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-youth-art-contest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220404T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T130152Z
UID:3774-1650441600-1650560400@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Languages Curriculum Training
DESCRIPTION:Launch Virtual Event\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time\, you will be asked to create a password. Passwords should Include – A Character in Uppercase\, A Number\, and A Special Character. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible. \n\n\n\nIncorporating Ojibway\, Oji-Cree and Cree in the classroom is a crucial component in preserving our languages. Join us April 20 & 21\, 2022 online to learn how to enhance your language curriculum in an engaging way. Whether you want to start or improve your language immersion\, session topics will cover everything you need to know. \n\n\n\nThere are limited spots available\, be sure to secure your spot now. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nDownload Poster\n\n\n\nDownload Agenda\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to our event coordinators at info@tagcreativestrategy.com or 807-622-1979.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/languages-curriculum-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220321T210805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T182910Z
UID:3690-1649750400-1649869200@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Education Jurisdiction Summit
DESCRIPTION:Luanch Virtual Event!\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time\, you will be asked to create a password. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible. \n\n\n\nWe raise our youth to be the future. We raise our voices for change. Together\, we are raising up our communities with a community-driven education system. \n\n\n\nFirst Nation governance is based on Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination given by the Creator. Our First Nations agree that we need to move towards healing and empowerment in all sectors\, including education. On April 12th and 13th\, the Education Jurisdiction Summit will examine what jurisdiction means and discuss First Nation governance structure. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to leadership\, education staff\, or community members at large. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Poster
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/education-jurisdiction-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220318T162950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T231734Z
UID:3674-1648540800-1648659600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Continuity of Care Forum
DESCRIPTION:Launch Virtual Event!\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time\, you will be asked to create a password. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible. \n\n\n\nThe Seven Youth Inquest began from the tragic loss of seven of our youth who had to leave their communities to continue their education. As a result of the Inquest\, 145 recommendations on safety\, support\, timely funding\, programs\, and policies were given to government\, Tribal Councils\, and partners. By understanding the history of what happened\, the present work and implementation of the recommendations\, and the future journey for our youth\, we can all work together to prevent further tragedies. \n\n\n\nThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Continuity of Care Forum will share the past\, present\, and future of the Seven Youth Inquest. This year’s theme The CAREfull Journey Ahead focuses on how we move forward to create a path full of care for our youth. This continuous journey requires us to maintain the Continuity of Care for youth travelling out of their communities for their education. All those interested in this continuity for our youth are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Poster
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/continuity-of-care-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220217T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T154639Z
UID:3568-1648108800-1648141200@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:Changing the Conversation from Shame & Blame to Support and Care
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/changing-the-conversation-from-shame-blame-to-support-and-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220318T164824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T164825Z
UID:3681-1648022400-1648141200@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:First Nations Resource & Curricular Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/first-nations-resource-curricular-sharing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220218T201823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T201823Z
UID:3592-1648022400-1648054800@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Women's Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wellness: Men’s Perspectives on Preventing & AddressingViolence on Wednesday\, March 23rd 1:00PM-3:45PM (ET) \n\n\n\nElders Gerry Martin and Sam Achneepineskum will discuss Violence as a Learned Behaviour\, and how we can have effective conversations about addressing violent behaviours in our families and communities. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-womens-webinar-series-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220218T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T201715Z
UID:3590-1647417600-1647450000@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Women's Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wellness: Visionary Leadership & Empowerment on Wednesday March 16th\, 1PM-3:45PM (ET) \n\n\n\nWe’ll be welcoming Wataynikaneyap Power CEO Margaret Kenequanash and former Fort William First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau to share their journeys and experience with us. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-womens-webinar-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220228T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T160121Z
UID:3608-1647331200-1647363600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Housing Supply Challenge Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for an information session on Zoom to learn more about NAN’s Housing Supply Challenge Project: Community-Led Designs for Specialized Housing in the North! \n\n\n\nNAN has applied to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s National Housing Strategy – Housing Supply Challenge to focus on the critical\, pre-construction components of engagement\, design\, procurement and implementation planning of housing in NAN First Nations for greatest needs populations: single adults\, those in need of housing with supports and those in need of emergency housing. This application builds on the work of the NAN Housing Strategy mandated by Chiefs-in-Assembly in Resolution 18/18. \n\n\n\nNAN’s project has been successful in being shortlisted for Round Two and we are currently working on a final application to be submitted on June 15\, 2022. Your participation in this information session will allow you to learn more about the project and how you can get more involved! \n\n\n\nThis project recognizes the challenges that First Nations face in developing alternative housing models specific to the region’s diverse cultures\, climates and geographies. Continuing our partnership with Together Design Lab\, this application to the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge will assemble a team of frontline community workers\, subject experts\, housing professionals and individuals with lived experience to produce ready-to-implement housing plans specifically tailored to NAN’s greatest need populations. \n\n\n\nThe professional and/or lived experience of frontline workers in NAN First Nation communities (such as those supporting housing needs in child welfare\, Elder’s homecare\, family well-being\, and other various capacities\, etc) will be integral to this process of designing appropriate housing for these greatest needs populations. As such\, we are inviting NAN community members with this experience to learn more how you can participate in this project through a co-design process that looks to produce ready-to-build housing plans. \n\n\n\nFor questions about this session\, please contact Ashley Atatise\, Project Coordinator at aatatise@nan.ca
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-housing-supply-challenge-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220218T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T201617Z
UID:3588-1646899200-1646931600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Women's Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wellness: Supporting Mental Health at Home on Thursday March 10th\, 1PM-3:45PM (ET) \n\n\n\nExplore creative arts as therapeutic tools in this workshop featuring a Poetry session with Maggie Chisel\, followed by an embroidery workshop with Alice Sabourin. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-womens-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220210T194228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T182954Z
UID:3531-1646726400-1646845200@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:NAN Best Practices in Education 2022
DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever\, students need a strong support system of educators who prioritize not only mental health and wellness but strive to provide a safe and supportive school environment. Through these support systems both students and educators can gain confidence and stay motivated in these uncertain times. It is in the face of uncertainty where we begin to discover what we are truly capable of. \n\n\n\nNishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Best Practices in Education 2022 is a forum where educators and policy makers can connect and share knowledge and experiences with one another. This year’s theme is Embracing Growth in Times of Change. Our focus is on how we can adapt to ever-changing circumstances and prioritize mental health and wellness. Like the caterpillar breaks out of its cocoon to become a butterfly\, we are all embracing our growth to leave these times of unpredictability as more inspired\, confident\, and capable educators. \n\n\n\n\nLaunch Virtual Event\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time\, you will be asked to create a password. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\nDownloadable Poster
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/nan-best-practices-in-education-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220216T185846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T185923Z
UID:3553-1646035200-1646067600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:IELCC Information Session and Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework! See poster for more details! Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1j3zcicc2dfba4&oseq=&c=&ch=
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/ielcc-information-session-and-q-a-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135329
CREATED:20220216T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T185934Z
UID:3550-1645171200-1645203600@www.nan.ca
SUMMARY:IELCC Information Session and Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework! See poster for more details! Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1j3zcicc2dfba4&oseq=&c=&ch=
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/ielcc-information-session-and-q-a/
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