4th Annual Youth COO gathering on Culture, Tradition and Language in Wiky
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4th Annual Youth Symposium on Culture, Tradition and Language
Thunder Bay, March 7, 2007: "Now is the time for our generation to learn and preserve our sacred gifts."
The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council is holding its 4th Annual Youth Symposium on Culture, Tradition and Language on the Wikemikong Unceded Indian Reserve located on Manitoulin Island on March 15, 16, 17 & 18th, 2007.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE March 8th, 2007. Depending on availability of space, late registrations may be accepted until March 13th, 2007.
The symposium is an exciting learning opportunity for youth to gain knowledge of our diverse cultures, traditions and languages from a wide variety of Elders and traditional knowledge practitioners. Events are currently being planned that will include informative and diverse workshops, prominent keynote speakers, outstanding storytellers, talented artists, live entertainment, and other motivating and interesting activities.
Registration is free. The Ontario First Nations Youth Peoples Council will cover the costs for meals, accommodations, entertainment, and shuttle services for two delegates, one male and one female, from each of the First Nation communities and organizations.
Youth participants are responsible to seek sponsorship and/or cover the costs of their travel to and from Wikemikong Unceded Reserve. We have a limited capacity of 300 participants.
Register now and get be eligible for early bird registration prize draws.
Bearskin Airlines is pleased to offer discounts to all attendees of the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council, 4th Annual Youth Symposium hosted in Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve!
All travellers must quote convention code "OFNYPC07" to receive this discount for travel. These discounts will apply to flights from all points in the Bearskin Airlines system to Sudbury and are valid on any Bearskin Airlines fare type. Travel is valid between March 5 -March 25, 2007. These dates provide for early and/or late departures to enjoy all that Sudbury has to offer!
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View the documents below for more details. For more information, please contact Laura Calmwind, Youth Coordinator 1-807-626-9339 or by email at laura@coo.org.