First Nation Water Act and Policy Review

May 15, 2019

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WaterThe Assembly of First Nations will be carrying out regionally led engagement sessions for the purposes of Engagement on a new Water Legislative Framework for First Nations and Operations and Maintenance Policy Reform. 

On behalf of The Assembly of First Nations, The First Nations Housing Infrastructure Council of BC invite you to please accept this email as registration for the First Nation Water Act Review and O& M Policy Review Regional Feedback Session taking place May 15th – 17th, 2019.

Attached you will find a drafted agenda for the 3-day meeting taking place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond BC. Should you have any further questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly by email. As new information becomes available to us, we will communicate this out to you as soon as possible.

WHEN
Wednesday, May 15th – Friday, May 17th, 2019

WHERE
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond BC

REGISTRATION
Please confirm your attendance by using the following link to register:
Hotel booking information will be provided in your confirmation email once you register. https://events.eply.com/FNWaterActOMPolicyReview2930228

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Travel for up to 1 representative per community will be reimbursed following the workshop.
Communities can send 1 additional representative (total of 2), however, the 2nd participant will not be eligible to claim travel expenses.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided on each of the 3 days of meetings.
Dinners are on own and claimable on the travel expense form which will be distributed in the coming weeks for submission within 30 days following the meeting.

Parking Link
Parking is complimentary on site.
If you are NOT staying overnight at the hotel, please pre-register your license plate if you are driving.
To reserve parking, please click on the following link:
www.verrus.com/default.asp?ctState=hpEventPark&hpEventUID=122347
and enter your vehicle license plate.

Parking for this event is valid from 05/14/2019 06:00 am to 05/16/2019 10:00 pm.
Please note: No pass is required to be displayed

AGENDA - DRAFT
DAY 1 – May 15th, 2019

8:00 a.m. 
8:00 a.m. 
9:00 a.m. 






9:15 a.m. 







10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.


12:00 p.m. 

1:00 p.m.


3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Registration
Breakfast (Provided)
Opening Prayer

Setting the Context:

Welcome and Introductions
Director Facilitator

Assembly of First Nations Water Initiatives-Background and Current Status

Mr. Caleb Behn, Special Advisor-Water, Housing, Infrastructure and Emergency Services, Assembly of First Nations
Questions and Discussion

Health Break
Regional Water Initiatives
Questions and Discussion

Lunch (Provided)

Small Group Discussions-Facilitated
Questions to be provided

Reports Back to Plenary/Plenary Discussion
Adjourn for the Day

 DAY 2 – May 16th, 2019 - Agenda TBC and will be updated shortly

8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
 

DAY 3 – May 17th, 2019

8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
 Breakfast (Provided)
Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2 Facilitator
Small Group Discussions
Questions to be provided
Health Break
Reports Back to Plenary/Plenary Discussion

Lunch (Provided)

Participant Roundtable/Plenary Discussion
Closing Comments and Next Steps
Closing Prayer Sessino Adjourned

Please note
Agenda will evolve as we move closer to the forum.

HIC is working with Naut'sa mawt Event Management Team

Our apologies for this last minute notice
however we will make every effort to ensure you are informed
as we move through the next few weeks.

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THANK YOU
We appreciate your patience and understanding
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Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions
Allison Gavin
Director, Meetings and Marketing Services
allisonG@nautsamawt.com 
604.943.6712