Assembly of First Nations National Water Conference (March 5–7, 2012)

Assembly of First Nations National Water Conference
March 5–7, 2012 • Marriott Edmonton at River Cree Resort • Edmonton, Alberta

“First Nations face increasing difficulties in accessing safe and clean drinking water. Water is a basic element of life that is essential to the overall health and economic well-being of First Nations.

“With intensifying environmental pressures, a call for attention to the condition of our waters and the assertion of First Nations water rights and interests is increasingly important.”

— National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo

About the conference

The AFN National Water Conference will include two components — First Nations water rights and the technical element of delivering safe drinking water to First Nations communities.

On Monday, March 5, 2012, the conference will feature discussions relating to First Nations water rights and jurisdiction, under the title “Asserting our Rights to Water.”

First Nations leadership, Band Councillors, Band Administrators, NGOs, First Nations water rights activists, and First Nations individuals are encouraged to attend.

• Download the one-day agenda for “Asserting our Rights to Water” (PDF)

On Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, 2012, the conference will feature discussions on the technical component of delivering safe drinking water to First Nations.

First Nations leadership, Band Councillors, Band Administrators, and water and wastewater technicians are encouraged to attend. Tradeshow exhibitors are also encouraged to attend the conference at this time.

• Download the two-day technical water conference agenda (PDF)

Registration

To register, please download the registration form (PDF) (en français, PDF) and send it to Tania Jacko by e-mail. If you have questions about payment options, please call Tania at (613) 241-6789, ext. 238.

Conference rates

First Nations Water Rights —“Asserting our Rights to Water”
March 5, 2012 — Day 1 only

• First Nations delegate registration fee — $225
• Corporate or government official delegate registration fee — $300
• Student registration fee (valid student identification required) — $10

Technical Water Conference and Tradeshow
March 6 and 7, 2012 — Days 2 and 3 only

• First Nations delegate registration fee — $350
• Corporate or government official delegate registration fee — $500
• Student registration fee (valid student identification required) — $20

First Nations Water Rights and Technical Water Conference and Tradeshow
March 5–7, 2012 — Days 1, 2 and 3

• First Nations delegate registration fee — $475
• Corporate or government official delegate registration fee — $700
• Student registration fee (valid student identification required) — $30

Note: Registration is complimentary for Elders, veterans and accredited media, but the registration form must be completed and submitted.

Hotel accommodations

Marriot Edmonton at River Cree Resort
300 East Lapotac Boulevard
Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3
Tel: (780) 484-2121

For hotel reservations, please contact Marriott Reservations at 1-800-960-4913 or (780) 484-2121 and indicate that you are attending the AFN National Water Conference.

Technical tradeshow

The conference will include a technical tradeshow on March 6 and 7, 2012. Please e-mail Tania Jacko or call her at (613) 241-6789 ext. 238 for more information and the tradeshow registration form.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities

A number of corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in being a part of the AFN Water Conference as a sponsor, please e-mail Irving LeBlanc, AFN Housing and Infrastructure Unit or call him at (613) 241-6789, ext. 386.

Contact information

Please visit AFN’s conference website for more information. You are also welcome to e-mail Tania Jacko or call her at (613) 241-6789 ext. 238.