The 8th World Indigenous Women & Wellness Conference in Calgary
Hello Nishnawbe Aski Nation, I wanted to pass this info. onto your communities. I had worked at NAN as the Education Coordinator in 2005 and with Education Jurisdiction before. My email is micheller@awotaan.org.
Hosted by Awo Taan Healing Lodge
The 8th World Indigenous Women & Wellness Conference will be an excellent opportunity for participants from across the globe to share information, innovative initiatives, models, research and best practices on Family Violence and Indigenous Peoples. The conference will also provide participants with the opportunity to network.
The Planning Committee is currently searching for presenters who are willing to share their models, innovative programs or initiatives and research with Conference participants. This document outlines how presenters can become involved in The 8th World Indigenous Women & Wellness Conference
Conference Theme
Building on Traditional Knowledge & Wisdom
There will be 7 conference principle themes that will run throughout the Conference.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Theme 1 Healthy and Positive Futures for our Communities
Theme 2 Children & Youth
Theme 3 Embracing our Elders/Tradition Knowledge & Wisdom
Theme 4 Reclaiming and Valuing Traditional Languages
Theme 5 Prevention & Intervention Issues of Violence and Relationships
Theme 6 Engaging Men in Ending Violence
Theme 7 Effective Strategies
Submissions on these and related topics are welcome from fields including, but not limited to, indigenous history, language, cultural studies, art history, health, children and youth.
Please send abstracts of 300 words of less, and a one page CV to
maryanns@awotaan.org or awotaan@awotaan.org
Papers should be no longer than 30 minutes. Submissions can be made in English only.
The Deadline for presentation submissions is February 21st, 2008.
To be held at The Westin Hotel, Calgary, Alberta CANADA
For more information please contact:
Maryanns@awotaan.org or awotaan@awotaan.org
(403) - 561 – 1610 or Fax: (403) - 531 - 1977
Call for Papers:
We have invited paper presentations from people who are actively engaged in conducting participatory research alongside or within Aboriginal and/or other Indigenous communities. We are particularly interested in research that has been instigated in the first instance by Indigenous communities.
Conference Themes:
Conference papers will address at least one of the following conference sub themes.
Healthy and Positive Futures for our Communities
Papers should highlight research that:
Contributes to promoting wellness in home environments for Aboriginal and/or Indigenous communities
Strengthens the generations.
Papers must address the aims of the conference and may include discussion about:
· Aboriginal and Indigenous priorities and dilemmas
· Academic priorities and dilemmas
· The research process.
Effective Strategies:
Papers should highlight research that:
Papers must address the aims of the conference and may include discussion about:
· Aboriginal and indigenous priorities and dilemmas
· Academic priorities and dilemmas
· The research process.
Frontiers of Knowledge:
Papers must address the aims of the conference and may include discussion about:
· Traditional knowledge and widsom
· Transforming academic examples.
We are looking for contributions on, but not limited to, the following topics:
· Traditional knowledge of Indigenous communities
· Culture and the role of community relationships
· Language, environment and indigenous traditions
· Health and well-being research initiatives in Aboriginal and indigenous communities
· Violence and indigenous peoples
· Cultural identity, resistance and research.
Conference Objectives and Outcomes:
Indigenous populations around the world face rapid social, political, environmental and economic change in the face of challenges of cultural identities and tradition. Academic scholarship must keep pace if it is to remain relevant to indigenous communities and societies.
Research methods and academic practices have begun to evolve within indigenous communities, which in turn present new questions and challenges for academic scholarship and practice.
Aims of the Conference:
This conference aims to bring together people from a range of disciplinary fields and nations who are engaged in developing responses to global challenges of Aboriginal and/or other indigenous peoples. The purpose is to identify common themes and key issues, and explore ideas for the future.
The conference is intended to help professionals, practitioners and researchers to locate themselves within a range of intellectual forums that are closely engaged with emerging issues. The conference will allow a sharing of knowledge, expertise and insight between both established and newly emerging networks of aboriginal and indigenous professionals and community researchers.
Guidelines:
Maximum length of 300 word summary
Submissions in English only
All Presenters must provide brief (one page) biographies.
Presentation Process:
Only submissions completed by the deadline will be considered. The Conference Presentation Selection Committee reserves the right to combine presentations into Oral Presentations of similar topics.
Special Considerations:
Special Consideration will be given to the following:
Indigenous youth presenters and organizations or presenters working directly with Indigenous youths.
Indigenous Elder presenters and organizations that work with Indigenous Elders and
Indigenous community member presenters.
"Presenters may show case Indigenous family, community, regional and national or
international best practices and innovative models and strategies for programs and initiatives
focused on Indigenous health relationships and communities."
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The Submission Deadline is Thursday February 21st, 2008
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General Information:……………………………
Location/Accommodation:
The conference will be held at the Westin Hotel Calgary located only 20 minutes from the Calgary International Airport (YYC). It is ideally located in the heart of the city. The Westin Calgary is within walking distance of all that our great city has to offer. Visit our many downtown attractions and restaurants via our heated in-door pedestrian walkway connecting all of the downtown. Alternatively we are within easy access of the local Light Rail Transit (LRT) providing access to all quadrants of the city for those wanting to do some sight seeing or walk a few blocks to our scenic Bow River, which offers a variety of waking trails in and around Prince’s Island Park. For those who wish to take in the magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains bus shuttle trips can be arranged through the hotel.Guest Room Rates
Reserve today to avoid disapointment!
A special "Early Bird" Room Rate is $219.00 will be offered to the first 100 room reservations booked up to and including August 1st, 2008.
After August 1st, 2008 the Room Rate will be offered at the original conference rate of $229.00
The block of rooms will be held at the conference rate until August 27th, 2008.
Please call the hotel reservations directly and specify that you are booking with
the Indigenous Women & Wellness Conference.Westin Hotel Calgary
320 - 4th Ave. S. W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Call Toll Free: 1-800-Westin-2 - or -
Telephone (403) 822-0054
Fax (403) 822-4835
Email: westin.com> your road to renewal
ParkingIn addition to hotel underground parking, options are:
Street meter parking
Self parking lot adjacent to the Back of the Hotel
Alternative parking lots close to the hotel
Conference Registration:………………………………….
By Telephone:
Local/International 001 - (403) 531 – 1977 or (403) – 561 - 1610By Fax: (403) 822-4835By Mail: with a cheque, purchase order or credit card
Please see below for more details.Registration Fees:
Pre-registration prior to Aug 29th, 2008 is strongly recommended to ensure you receive all conference materials. The tuition fee includes conference materials, conference bag, refreshments breaks, gala supper dinner, and certificate of attendance.
Early Registration Fee:
In order to receive the below Early Registration Fee rate, payment and registration form must be received in our office by: Thursday, July 31, 2008
$225.00 + GST $15.75 = $240.75
Regular Registration Fee:
For all other registration received after July 31, 2008 the below rate will apply.$300.00 + GST $21.00 = $321.00
Deadline to Register: Friday September 12th, 2008.
Refund and Cancellation PolicyRefunds will be made (less $50.00 processing fee) if written notice of withdrawal is received by August 20th, 2008. No refunds will be granted for withdrawal after that date.
Awo Taan Healing Lodge reserves the right to cancel or move this program if registration is insufficient. In the event of cancellation, a refund less a $50.00 handling charge will be returned.Ceftificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be prepared for all registrants.Certificate of Attendance:
A Certificate of Attendance will be prepared for all registered participants
Further Information:
For further information and updates please visit our website: www.awotaan.org.ca or contact us by email: awotaan@awotaan.org or phone: (403) – 561 – 1610
If you are interested in being notified as new information is available please contact us at info@awotaan.org.ca and forward your e-mail address.