CHIEFS ASSEMBLY ON EDUCATION

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1 DATE CHANGE: OCTOBER 1-3, 2012 SAME VENUE: PALAIS DES CONGRÈS, GATINEAU QC DATE CHANGE Please note that the Assembly of First Nations has made a date change to the Chiefs Assembly on Education to accommodate conflicting dates for other First Nations education related events. SAME LOCATION The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs Assembly on Education will take place on October 1 to 3, 2012 at the Palais des Congrès de Gatineau, 3 rd Floor, 55 Boulevard Maisonneuve, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4H4. The Palais des Congrès is approximately a 5 minute drive across the bridge from downtown Ottawa. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Chiefs and Proxies Educators Students All involved in First Nations education systems There will be a pre-assembly session which is a special dialogue session open to all involved in First Nations education systems GUEST ROOMS For all hotel reservations, please indicate that you are with the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Assembly on Education. AFN delegates are encouraged to make hotel reservations by dates shown to ensure accommodations are available at the price listed. Please note that there are many conventions and meetings taking place in Ottawa at this time of year so it is important to make hotel reservations in advance of hotel cut-off dates. Delta Ottawa City Centre 101 Lyon Street Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9 Toll Free Number for reservations: Hotel Reservations Department: Ext to dot.reservations.sm@deltahotels.com Cut Off Date September 14, 2012 Room Rates: $159.00/ night plus taxes When making your reservation please indicate group name Assembly of First Nations or Group code 1012 AFN Please note this hotel is located in downtown Ottawa but is near the Palais des Congrès (5 minute taxi ride). The National Hotel and Suites 361 Queen Street Ottawa, ON K1R 7S9 Hotel Reservations Department Toll Free Reservations Reservations reservations@nationalhotelottawa.com Cut-off date: September 14, 2012 Room Rates: $129.00/night plus taxes When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the Assembly of First Nations and quote Reservation ID code GKAFN12. Please note this hotel is located in downtown Ottawa but is near the Palais des Congrès (5 minute taxi ride).

2 Four Points by Sheraton Hotel (Gatineau) 35 rue Laurier Gatineau, QC J8X 4E9 Toll Free Reservations: Cut-off Date September 10, 2012 Room Rates: $139/night plus taxes Traditional room, $164/night plus taxes Business room. When making your reservation please indicate that you are part of the Chiefs Assembly on Education room block. Please note this hotel is located within 5 minutes walking distance of the Palais des Congrès (and is accessible by indoor walkway). All expenses with respect to attending the AFN Chiefs Assembly on Education, including guestroom arrangements, are the responsibility of the guest/group to cover and clear upon departure. WEBCAST/VIDEOCONFERENCING Please note that the AFN Chiefs Assembly on Education will include interactive video-conferencing and web-casting. More details will be provided on how to access video-conferencing/web-cast and will be posted at REGISTRATION Please note that all registration forms must be received by September 25, 2012 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly. Registration forms and payments received after this date will be processed on-site at the Assembly. Please complete the Chiefs Assembly on Education registration form and return by fax to the Assembly of First Nations, attention Regina Toulouse at fax number (613) Please note registration fees are non-refundable after September 25, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations made prior to September 25, Should you have questions regarding registration, please contact Regina Toulouse at (613) ext. 326 or rtoulouse@afn.ca. TRAVEL AIR CANADA: For air travel, please call your travel agent and give Air Canada promotion number NQ983GY1 The Air Canada promotion code will allow for a 10% discount on Tango Plus, Latitude and Executive Class fares on Air Canada. Please note the following restrictions apply: Passengers must travel from point of origin to Ottawa on and back to the same city. Return to a different city is not permitted. Enroute stopovers are not permitted.

3 Bookings must be done on the Air Canada web site and this code must be entered in the Promotion Code box on the first screen. If you do not have a preferred travel agent, you may also call MKI Travel at A credit card payment will be requested by the travel agency. WESTJET: WestJet also offers a discount of 10% on regular fares only to the Assembly (does not apply to seat sale fares). Please call Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 16:30 Mountain time and indicate Convention Code CC7301. PORTER Porter Airlines also offers a 20% discount on all fares. When booking online, please enter AFN012 in the promotion code box on their website at If you do not have a preferred travel agent, you may also call MKI Travel at or by at lchampagne@mkitravel.com. A credit card payment will be requested by the travel agency. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the AFN website at or contact the following individuals: Coordinator: Lori Martin Tel: (613) ext. 208 Fax: (613) lmartin@afn.ca Registration Information: Regina Toulouse Tel: (613) ext. 326 Fax: (613) rtoulouse@afn.ca General Inquiries: Michelle Itwaru Tel: (613) ext mitwaru@afn.ca General Inquiries (French/Bilingual): Arlene Lariviere Tel: (613) ext alariviere@afn.ca On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations we look forward to seeing you in Gatineau!

4 OCTOBER 1-3, 2012 PALAIS DES CONGRÈS, GATINEAU QC REGISTRATION INFORMATION FEES Chief /Proxy (Photo ID required) $ First Nation Citizens $ Education Practitioner $ Observer and Non-Government Organizations $ Other Governments $ Veterans, Elders & Accredited Media Complimentary Students (valid student card required) Complimentary Interactive video-conferencing and web-casting will also be available at no charge. PRE-REGISTRATION To facilitate registration, all participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay. ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON AT Registration Forms can be faxed to the Assembly of First Nations at (613) , attention Regina Toulouse. Please note that all forms must be received by September 25, 2012 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly. Registration forms and payments received after this date will be processed on-site at the Assembly. Please note registration fees are non-refundable after September 25, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations made prior to September 25, 2012.

5 OCTOBER 1-3, 2012 PALAIS DES CONGRÈS, GATINEAU QC PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Name: First Nation/Organization: Address: City/Town: Province: Postal Code: Tel: Chief / Proxy - $ First Nation Citizen - $ Education Practitioner - $ Elder - Complimentary Veteran - Complimentary Observer & Non-Government Organization- $ Other Governments - $ Accredited Media - Complimentary Student - Complimentary 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 by mail or fax to the attention of Regina Toulouse at:

6 OCTOBER 1-3, 2012 PALAIS DES CONGRÈS, GATINEAU, QC GROUP PRRATION FORM (FOR USE WITH GROUP PAYMENTS) Organization: Contact: Address: City/Town: Province: Postal Code: Tel: FEES: } TOTAL FEES: $ x = $ x = $ 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: Name on Credit Card (please print): Authorized Amount: $ for receipt Name of Delegate First Nation / Organization REGISTRATION TYPE Chief; Proxy; FN Citizen; Education Practitioner; Observer; NGO; Other Gov t; Student; Elder; Media Please make cheque payable to the National Indian Brotherhood and return form by mail or fax to the attention of Regina Toulouse at: 473 Albert Street, 9 th floor, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B7 GST # RT 0001