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SUMMARY:NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly has been scheduled for March 24\, 25 & 26\, 2026\, this will be a hybrid meeting\, taking place at The Chelsea Hotel\, Toronto\, ON. \n\n\n\n\nLivestream Link\n\n\n\n\nCONFIRMATIONS / REGISTRATION\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open\, Chiefs/Proxies are asked to complete a registration form to confirm his/her attendance on the link provided below: \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link\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 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. \n\n\n\n\nProxy Form\n\n\n\n\nTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS\n\n\n\nTravel will be covered for Chiefs/Proxies. Travel days are Monday March 23\, 2026 and Friday March 27\, 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.  \n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONS\n\n\n\nAccommodations for Chiefs/Proxies\, Elders\, Women & Youth Councils\, and guests of NAN will be booked by NAN Staff. \n\n\n\nNAN ELDERS COUNCIL\, NAN WOMEN’S 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. \n\n\n\nNAN 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. \n\n\n\nTravel arrangements for the NAN Women’s Council contact is Karissa Michano she can be reached at kmichano@nan.ca  \n\n\n\nTravel arrangements for the Oshkaatisak Council will be Kelsie Jaworski she can be reached at kjaworski@nan.ca \n\n\n\nFirst Nations and Tribal Councils bringing additional Elders are responsible for all expenses incurred including travel\, accommodations\, and honorarium. \n\n\n\nRESOLUTIONS-DEADLINE: MONDAY March 16\, 2026 \n\n\n\nResolutions to be considered at the 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: MONDAY March 16\, 2026 \n\n\n\nIf there are any priority issues or items that you wish to discuss at the NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly\, please contact Charlene Yerxa by email cyerxa@nan.ca or by phone at 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)625-4914 /(807)621-6175(Cell)
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