AFN planning a National Housing & Water Policy Forum and Tradeshow
AFN announcement ...
National Housing & Water Policy Forum and Tradeshow - AN ADVANCE NOTICE FOR DELEGATES, SPONSORS, AND EXHIBITORS
Conference Date: February 6-8, 2006
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DELEGATES MUST PRE-REGISTER NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 - LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE
The policy forum is an opportunity to be informed and provide input on proposed options on legislation and the implementation of the government’s five-point action plan for safe water for First Nations, and provide input into the development of AFN Frameworks to guide the establishment of a First Nation Housing Institute and capacity development initiatives.
The Policy Forum is an opportunity to be informed and provide feedback on government and AFN actions to improve Housing conditions and water safety on First Nations. The conference will also address the critical issue of funding including how to maximize funding through the current funding regime and innovative approaches to funding construction, operation of water treatment infrastructure. Also, outline frameworks for capacity creation of appropriate First Nation institutions and related organizations will be examined.
A major part of the agenda will be the proposed options on the regulatory framework to ensure safe water on First Nations, and other actions contained in the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs’ five-point action plan announced by the Minister of Indian Affairs on March 21, 2006. The expert panel on First Nations water has heard from First Nations across the country and is expected to propose options for a regulatory framework in November 2006. The implementation of this regulatory framework will have a long-term impact on First Nations, administrative departments, Tribal Councils, and other support agencies. Attend the conference to be well informed of these major proposed changes and let your opinion on the proposed regulatory changes and housing framework developments be heard.
This forum will provide an opportunity to participate in breakout sessions to provide input on all issues such as:
Water Policy Forum Topics:
- Regulatory regime for safe water on First Nations including water & wastewater treatment.
- An update on the federal government’s five-point action plan.
- The latest policies for funding First Nations capital infrastructure and O&M, how to maximize contributions, and alternative forms of capitalization
- An update on operator oversight & training initiatives.
Housing Policy Forum Topics:
- Update on Matrimonial Real Property Rights
- Land Management Act Opportunities
- Private Public Partnerships
- Housing Institute/Trust
- Housing Authority Network
- New Housing Managers Organization and Capacity Development
- Federal Mould Strategy Implementation
Other issues of great importance to the First Nations Housing development sector and water treatment plant operators and managers will be addressed including the operator oversight program and training for certification.
Who Should Attend:
- First Nation Chiefs, CEOs, COOs, & CFOs
- Councilors responsible for Housing, Health, Public Works & Economic Development
- First Nation Administrators, including Directors of Public Works, Housing, Health
- Water Treatment Plant Operators, Environmental Health Officers & Legal Counsel
- Tribal Council Technical Managers
- Municipal officials in Public Works
- Environmental Health
- Civil Engineering Firms
- Project Managers & Consulting Engineers
- Environmental Health Officers
- Water & Wastewater Treatment System Suppliers
- Women
Information on Registration, Trade Show and Hotel bookings will be posted on our website at: www.afn.ca
For General inquiries call: 613-241-6789 or 1-866-869-6789
Lorie Gopher ext. 294 , email: lgopher@afn.ca.
or
Lillian Trapper ext. 279, email: ltrapper@afn.ca.
For Registration inquiries contact:
Angie Dione ext. 309, email: adione@afn.ca.