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4th YOUTH ENGAGMENT POLICY FORUM
Working Together to Put the Future in the Hands of Young Leaders

Hosted by
Bkejwanong First Nation Youth Council

Walpole Island First Nation Elementary School
November 25, 26 & 27th, 2011

ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 29 YEARS?
DO YOU HAVE A VISION FOR YOUR FUTURE?
YOU HAVE A VOICE!  LET IT BE HEARD!

Clcik here for the Registration Form

Click here for the Chaperone Form

Who should attend?

The Indigenous Youth Policy Forum on Engagement is for First Nations youth who are interested to shape policy that will create meaningful engagement opportunities at all levels of planning and decision making. The forum is open to youth 13-29.  Youth under 18 years must be chaperoned and supervised by a responsible adult.

What you can expect?

• Free Registration & Meals
• Youth Led Event: youth facilitators, speakers, etc.
• Open Forum: Meaningful Dialogue and Mutual Understanding Workshops, Youth Panels and Guest Speakers
• Outdoor and Indoor Community Building Exercises
• Meet New Friends and a chance to get more involved
• Fun Social activities, Win prizes and much more…

Why should you be there?

Your input is very important.  It affects your life! Join a network of Youth and Youth Groups who are interested to create youth policy.  You have a voice, let it be heard!

What you will learn?

• Rights of Engagement:  The inherent rights and responsibilities of indigenous young peoples.
• Policy Making: Learn how policy is created and how you can use policy to make positive changes.
• Youth Empowerment and Development: Youth engagement ideas to get youth   active in your community.
• Traditional Knowledge:  Learn indigenous history, ceremonies, protocols, culture and traditions.  Elder Advice:  All ladies, please bring a skirt for the ceremonies.

For information and registration, please contact
Laura Calmwind, Youth Coordinator laura@coo.org or
Administrative Assistant tbay-reception@coo.org,
Phone: 807 626 9339 Cell: 416 986 9856 Fax: 807 626 9404               
http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/

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Clcik here for the Registration Form

Click here for the Chaperone Form