ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS. December 10-12, 2013 Gatineau, Quebec

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1 December 10-12, 2013 Gatineau, Quebec LOCATION The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) will take place on Algonquin Territory at the Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel, 3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 6X4. GUEST ROOMS For all hotel reservations please indicate that you are with the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly. Delegates are encouraged to make hotel reservations by the noted date to ensure accommodations are available at the price listed. Guests must guarantee the reservation with a major credit card acceptable to the hotel. Hilton Lac Leamy 3, Boulevard du Casino Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 6X4 Telephone: (819) / Fax: (819) /// Website: Closing date: November 22, 2013 Rates range from $159/night for a Classic/Deluxe room to $349/night for a Junior Suite on Executive floors. Should there be a guest room cancellation, a one-night stay plus applicable taxes will be charged to the individual. All expenses with respect to attending the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, including guestroom arrangements, are the responsibility of the guest/group to cover and clear upon departure. TRAVEL AIR CANADA: Air Canada offers a 10% discount on Flex, Latitude, and Executive Class fares by using the following promotional code: M4N7AR31 Please note the following restrictions apply: Passengers must travel from point of origin to Ottawa and back to the same city. Return to a different city is not permitted. Enroute stopovers are not permitted. Bookings must be done on the Air Canada website. Enter the number listed above in the Promotion Code box on the first screen.

2 WESTJET: WestJet is pleased to offer a 10 per cent discount off of our best-available Flex fare at the time of the booking, excluding Econo and Plus fares (i.e. seat sales and web fares). The discount is valid for WestJet flights into and out of Ottawa, Ontario. To book reservations using this discount code, please contact the WestJet Groups department at Please be advised that the discount code is not available for use on westjet.com at this time. Our WestJet Groups agents are available to assist your delegates from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (MST), Monday to Friday. Please quote discount code CC7622 at the time of booking. The discounted rates are available for travel from December 4-16, PORTER AIRLINES: Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 15% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the AFN Special Chief s Assembly. The discounted fares are available for booking from September 25, 2013 to December 17, 2013 and available for travel: Location: Dates of Travel: From: Anywhere in Canada or US To: Ottawa From: December 5, 2013 To: December 14, 2013 From: Ottawa To: Anywhere in Canada or US From: December 8, 2013 to: December 17, 2013 Please book online at or through your travel agent using promo code AFN013 FLIGHT CENTRE BUSINESS TRAVEL: If you do not have a preferred travel agent, and require assistance making your travel arrangements to the Special Chief's Assembly, please feel free to reach out to Tyler Brennan, Business Travel Consultant, and the team at Flight Centre Business Travel. They would be pleased to assist you, and can be reached as follows: Flight Centre Business Travel Glebe 763B Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3V3 Telephone: (613) Toll-free: tyler.brennan@flightcentre.ca REGISTRATION Please complete the SCA registration form and fax it to the Assembly of First Nations, attention Regina Toulouse, at (613) Registration forms and payment must be received by November 29, 2013 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly after this date, please register on-site with your payment. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable after November 29, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations. AFN Special Chiefs Assembly 2 December 10-12, 2013

3 Participants that have pre-registered by November 29, 2012 will receive SCA materials in advance by . In addition, pre-paid Registrants will be eligible for the PRE-REGISTRATION DRAW which will be presented at the Assembly. Onsite pre-registration will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hilton Lac Leamy Convention Level. For planning purposes and to avoid line-ups, all delegates are encouraged to pick up badges, USBs and kits on the evening of December 9, Please contact Regina Toulouse at (613) , ext. 326 with any questions regarding registration. RESOLUTIONS Resolutions for consideration at the Special Chiefs Assembly must be submitted to AFN by November 22, Please contact Julie Tomiak at at (613) , ext. 237 or by at or more information on the resolutions process. INFORMATION Please visit the AFN website at or contact the following individuals for more information: SCA Coordinator Lori Martin Tel: (613) , ext. 208 Fax: (613) General Inquiries Michelle Itwaru Tel: (613) , ext. 290 Fax: (613) Registration Information Regina Toulouse Tel: (613) , ext. 326 Fax: (613) On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we look forward in seeing you in Gatineau. AFN Special Chiefs Assembly 3 December 10-12, 2013

4 December 10-12, 2013 Gatineau, Quebec REGISTRATION INFORMATION FEES Chief / Proxy (Proxy letter to be provided) $ First Nation Citizen $ Observer and Non-Government Organization $ Other Governments $ Veterans, Elders & Accredited Media Complimentary Students (valid student card required) Complimentary PRE-REGISTRATION To facilitate registration, all participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay. Online registration is available at Registration forms can also be faxed to the Assembly of First Nations at (613) , attention Regina Toulouse. Registration forms and payment must be received by November 29, 2013 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly after this date, please register on-site with your payment. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable after November 29, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations.

5 December 10-12, 2013 Gatineau, Quebec PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Name: First Nation/Organization: Address: City/Town: Province Postal Code: Tel: Chief - $ Proxy - $ (Proxy Letter to be provided) First Nation Citizen - $ Observer & Non-Government Organization - $ Other Governments - $ Veteran - Complimentary Elder - Complimentary Accredited Media - Complimentary Student - Complimentary (valid student card required) Method of Payment (please select one) Organization Money Order/ VISA MasterCard Amex Cheque Certified Cheque (Enclosed) (Enclosed) Card Number: Exp (MM/YY): / Card Holder s Signature: Authorized Amount: $ Print name: for receipt: GST # RT 0001 Please make cheque payable to the National Indian Brotherhood and return form to Regina Toulouse by fax to (613) or mail to AFN, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5 by November 29, 2013 after this date, please register on-site with payment. Please note registration fees are non-refundable after November 29, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations.

6 December 10-12, 2013 Hilton Lac Leamy Gatineau, Quebec GROUP PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (FOR USE WITH GROUP PAYMENTS) Organization: Contact name: Address: City/Town: Province Postal Code: Tel: FEES: $ x = TOTAL FEES: $ x = } PLEASE SELECT PAYMENT TYPE: Organization Cheque (enclosed) = $ Credit Card = $ * If paying by Credit Card, please complete the required information below: Card Number: Exp: / Card Holder s Signature: Authorized Amount: $ Name on Credit Card (please print): for receipt: Name of Delegate First Nation / Organization REGISTRATION TYPE Chief/Proxy; FN Citizen; Observer/NGO; Other Gov t; Elder; Veteran; Media; Student GST # RT 0001 Please make cheque payable to the National Indian Brotherhood and return form to Regina Toulouse by fax to (613) or mail to AFN, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5 by November 29, 2013 after this date, please register on-site with payment. Please note registration fees are non-refundable after November 29, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations.