Assembly of First Nations 33 rd Annual General Assembly July 17 19, 2012 Toronto, Ontario

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1 Assembly of First Nations 33 rd Annual General Assembly July 17 19, 2012 Toronto, Ontario LOCATION The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 33 rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place on July 17 to 19, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building), 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6 GUEST ROOMS For all hotel reservations, please indicate that you are with the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly. AFN delegates are encouraged to make hotel reservations by date shown under each to ensure accommodations are available at the price listed. Fairmont Royal York (Host Hotel) 100 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5J 1E1 Telephone: Toll-free: Website: Cut-off Date June 25, 2012 Room Rates Range $ $899.00/night Westin Harbour Castle (Host Hotel) One Harbour Square Toronto, ON M5J 1A6 Toll-Free: Website: Cut-off date: June 23, 2012 Room Rates: $199.00/night InterContinental Toronto Centre (connected to the Convention Centre) 225 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2X3 Telephone: Toll-free: ** please ask for 2012 AGA ** Website: Cut-off date: July 2, 2012 Room Rates: $ / night Online Booking: Hilton Toronto 145 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2L2 Telephone: Toll-free: Hiltons Website: Cut-off date: June 22, 2012 Room Rates: Single/Double Rate - $ / night Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel 525 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2L2 Toll-free: Website: Cut-off date: June 22, 2012 Room Rates: $ $ /night All expenses with respect to attending the AFN Annual General Assembly, including guestroom arrangements, are the responsibility of the guest/group to cover and clear upon departure.

2 TRAVEL AIR CANADA: For air travel, please call your travel agent and give Air Canada promotion number FQKDGC81 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 Toronto on 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 web site and this code must be entered in the Promotion Code box on the first screen. 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 AFNAGA 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. AFN CIRCLE OF TRADE AFN Circle of Trade The AFN Circle of Trade Show will take place July 17, 18 and 19, The Trade Show is an excellent opportunity to facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses and government. If you are interested in registering for this event or obtaining more information about the AFN Circle of Trade Show please contact Cynthia Legault, AFN Economic Partnerships, at clegault@afn.ca. I-Nations Trade Procurement Centre This year s AFN Circle of Trade Show will also include a separate procurement event which will take place on Wednesday, July 18, This will be a coordinated networking event to bring together First Nations contractors, businesses, economic development corporations, and employment and training organizations to network with those ready to do business with First Nations. If you are interested in participating in the I-Nations Trade Procurement Centre event, please contact Karen Hunter at ext. 203 or by at khunter@afn.ca. AFN GOLF TOURNAMENT The AFN Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 16, For more information, please contact Larry Whiteduck at (613) ext. 282 or lwhiteduck@afn.ca.

3 REGISTRATION Photo identification will be requested at registration for Chiefs and Proxies. All participants that have pre-paid registration by the pre-registration deadline of July 3, 2012 will receive details by including a draft agenda, the AGA documents and presentations and draft resolutions in advance of the Assembly. Pre-registration will also be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 2:00 7:00 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building). For planning purposes and to avoid line-ups, all delegates are encouraged to send registration forms in advance of the Assembly and to pick up badges, USBs and kits on the afternoon/evening of July 16, Those who pre-register, pre-pay and pick up their badges on July 16, 2012 will be eligible for the PRE-REGISTRATION DRAWS - which will be drawn and presented at the Assembly. Please note that all forms must be received by July 3, 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 AGA 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 July 3, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations made prior to July 3, Should you have questions regarding registration, please contact Regina Toulouse at (613) ext. 326 or rtoulouse@afn.ca. RESOLUTIONS The AGA Resolutions deadline is Friday, June 29, Please direct all resolution submissions and inquiries to Karen Campbell at (613) ext. 263, by fax at (613) or by at kcampbell@afn.ca. More information is available at CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the AFN website at or contact the following individuals: AGA 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

4 2012 AFN HOST COMMITTEE The 2012 AFN Host Committee is looking forward to hosting delegates from across Canada at this year s Assembly. AGA 2012 Host Committee Regional Chief Angus Toulouse AFN Ontario Region TAP RESOURCES Toronto Tourism TD Bank Representative Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation Nishnawbe Aski Nation Chiefs of Ontario Tuesday Johnson MacDonald Denise Weise Domenic Natale Chief Bryan Laforme Travis Boissoneau Sherry Antone For more information on cultural / social events during the AGA, please contact: Cultural & Social Events Executive Producer: Tuesday Johnson MacDonald,TAP Resources Phone : tapresources@bellnet.ca AFN AGA HostOrganization ~ Chiefs of Ontario Phone : On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations and the 2012 AGA Host Committee we look forward to seeing you in Toronto!

5 ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS 33RD ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY JULY 17 19, 2012 / METRO CONVENTION CENTRE (MTCC), TORONTO, ON REGISTRATION INFORMATION FEES Chief(s)/Proxy (Photo ID required) $ First Nation Citizens $ Observer and Non- Government Organizations $ Other Governments $ Veterans, Elders & Accredited Media Students (valid student card required) Complimentary Complimentary PRE-REGISTRATION To facilitate registration, all participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE 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 July 3, 2012 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly. Registration forms and payments received after this date will be processed on-site at the Assembly.

6 ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS 33RD ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY JULY 17 19, 2011 / METRO CONVENTION CENTRE (MTCC), TORONTO ON PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Name: First Nation/Organization: Address: Province: Postal Code: Chief / Proxy - $ First Nations Citizens - $ Elder - Complimentary Veteran - Complimentary Observer & Non-Government Organizations- $ 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: Print name: 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: Assembly of First Nations 33rd Annual General Assembly

7 ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS 33RD ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY JULY 17 19, 2012 / METRO CONVENTION CENTRE, TORONTO, ON GROUP PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (FOR USE WITH GROUP PAYMENTS) Organization: Province: 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): Name of Delegate First Nation / Organization Province REGISTRATION TYPE Chief; Proxy; Observer; 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 5B4 or fax (613) Assembly of First Nations 33rd Annual General Assembly