ALIGN’s Empowering Futures A Gathering for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty

This event will facilitate vital conversations, provide valuable insights, and honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. This is the second gathering being held across Alberta.

Be part of a transformative day focused on the future of Indigenous child welfare. Your presence and participation are warmly invited. Join ALIGN for an impactful gathering designed to empower our communities in the journey towards assuming jurisdiction under the Act Respecting First Nation, Metis, Inuit Children, Youth, and Families.

The day will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Networking and Smudging Ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m.

February 27, 2025, at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary.

Price: $103.95 – Includes lunch. GST included. Service Fee added at checkout.

LOCATION: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino Calgary, AB

BASIC AGENDA:

8:30 am: Networking and Smudging Ceremony

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

·       Opening Ceremony

·       Large Group Discussion 1

o   Continued Conversations On: Recent Historic Agreement on $47.8 Billion Funding for Child Welfare

·       Morning Break

·       Large Group Discussion 2

o   Continued Conversations On: Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Indigenous Child Welfare

·       Lunch Break

·       Themed Breakout Sessions (World Café Style)

o   Theme 1: Business Planning and Strategy Development

o   Theme 2: Financial Management

o   Theme 3: Governance and Leadership

o   Theme 4: Cultural Revitalization and Community Engagement

·       Afternoon Break

·       Sharing and Reflection

·       Closing Ceremony

A full agenda will be sent out a few days prior to the event.

**Session times, themes and presenters are subject to change without notice. Breaks will be offered throughout the day. A full agenda will be provided closer to the event.

REQUIRE A ROOM?

There is a special room rate at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino for our guests!

$179.00 +gst a night for. LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE! When booking, be sure to let them know you are attending the ‘Empowering Futers Conference hosted by ALIGN’ event.

Book early to save your spot! THIS RATE ENDS ON February 5, 2025.

All sales are final; no refund will be issued.

Due to the nature of this event, we cannot provide a refund. We suggest you transfer your registration to another individual within your organization/agency and let us know their details.

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Price

Starting Price:
$103.95 (Service Fee Added at Check-Out)

Date & Time

Date:
February 27, 2025
Start Time:
9:00 am (MT)
End Time:
4:00 pm (MT)

Location

Grey Eagle Resort and Casino Calgary, AB
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