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From AFN web site at http://afn.ca/article.asp?id=3259 (see the call for resolutions) 

Assembly of First Nations
SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY
December 11 to 13, 2007 • Ottawa, Ontario

December 10, 2007:
Pre-registration will be at the Westin Ottawa
Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario from
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

December 11 - 13, 2007:
Meeting location will be at the Westin Ottawa
Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Registration Form

Please complete the registration form and return by mail or fax to the Assembly of First Nations, attention Angie Dione, at (613) 241-5808. For planning purposes, we would appreciate receiving registration forms in advance of the Assembly.

Guest rooms have been set aside at the following hotel:

The Westin Ottawa Hotel
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario KIN 9H4
Hotel Direct: (613) 560-7000
Reservations: 1-800-937-8461
Rate: Traditonal - $157.00/night plus taxes
Deluxe - $197.00/night plus taxes

Reservations can be made, modified or cancelled online. Just copy and paste the following link into a web browser: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0709187826&key=3EE17

A credit card is required for booking – if no credit card is available at the time of check-in then a cash deposit will be required. Cut-off date for the guestroom rate is November 26, 2007.

Please note that you will need to indicate that you are with the AFN and call prior to the deadlines indicated above in order to access the group rate.

If your plans change or you must cancel, please notify the hotel and they will gladly cancel your reservation at no cost or make the changes you require.

All expenses with respect to attending the conference including guestroom arrangements are at the responsibility of the guest/group to cover and clear upon departure.

For air travel, please call your travel agent and give AIR CANADA CONVENTION NUMBER 7278YKC1.

If you do not have a preferred travel agent, you may also call Algonquin Travel at 1-800-267-9676 or e-mail Louise@atmki.com.

Please refer to the following discounts on fares when making your air travel arrangements:

The discount is 10% on Executive, Latitude and Tango Plus fares. All bookings must be made on the Air Canada website at www.aircanada.com.

Enter the promotion code in the box at the bottom of the booking screen.

A credit card will be required by the travel agency for payment.

For more information, please visit the AFN website at www.afn.ca or contact the following individuals:

Registration Information

Angie Dione
Tel: (613) 241-6789, ext. 309
Fax: (613) 241-5808
E-mail: adione@afn.ca

General Information

Michele Price
Tel: (613) 241-6789, ext. 202
Fax: (613) 241-5808
E-mail: mprice@afn.ca

AFN Christmas Party
(December 13, 2007 - Ottawa Congress Centre)

Larry Whiteduck
Tel: (613) 241-6789, ext. 327
Fax: (613) 241-5808
E-mail: lwhiteduck@afn.ca