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You Are Invited To Attend The National Conference On Governance - "Best Practices Fostering Community Success"

From August 15 to 17, 2006, Wikwemikong is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to host the National Conference On Governance entitled "Best Practices Fostering Community Success". The conference is unique as it is being coordinated and hosted on a First Nation community.

You are invited to hear the many stories of aboriginal communities succeeding in ventures, thereby bringing growth, prosperity and stability to their economies. Many of these ventures are accomplished through good decision making. Strong governance structures are required for good decisions. What are the elements of good governance practices? What are the linkages between best practices fostering strong, stable, government in our communities?

Participants will explore various practices and associations between governance and economic development through the sharing of stories.

Ancillary activities include:

• Golf Tournament on August 14, 2006,
• Authentic Native Theatre Production by De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group,
• Aboriginal Hoop Dance demonstration by World Champion 2000/2003, Lisa Odjig, of Wikwemikong,
• Musical entertainment by Crystal Lynn Shawanda of Wikwemikong (Aboriginal Top 30 Charts across Canada with recently signed recording contract, and currently resides in Nashville),
• Arts and Trades fair.

The registration fee of $795.00 includes your attendance at the conference, written materials, continental breakfast, lunch, 1 supper, entertainment and a final report.

In addition to being chosen to host the National Conference On Governance, Wikwemikong has also been selected as one of five Cultural Capitals of Canada for 2006.

It is our hope that many will be able to join us on August 15 - 17, 2006.

Questions or further information can be obtained by contacting Anna McGregor, Conference Coordinator at 1-800-880-1406.

Chi Miigwech!