Matawa First Nations Tribal Council hosting Governance and Economic Development Conference
Matawa press release ...
Local Tribal Council Announces All Star Line Up of Conference Speakers
Thunder Bay, ON – (Friday, March 27th, 2009) - Matawa First Nations Tribal Council is proud to announce the Keynote Speakers of the First Annual Governance and Economic Development Conference to be held at the Valhalla Inn March 31st and April 1st, 2009. With an all-star lineup of guest speakers and performing acts, the conference aims to please a variety of audiences – especially youth!
Keynote Speakers & Performing Acts include:
- One of the most prolific First Nations actors working today, Adam Beach – Famous for his roles in Flags of Our Fathers, Law & Order, Third Watch & Jag
- · Assembly of First Nations, National Chief, Phil Fontaine
- Top Canadian Comedian, DerRic Starlight
Conference Planner, Brian Davey says “The conference will provide a great atmosphere to learn new trends in the Economic Development & Governance sector, coupled with a great lineup of influential speakers that are sure to motivate our First Nation community members to act.” Continues Davey, “These ideas and resources can be taken back home and implemented to enhance their own lives.”
The Governance Economic Development Conference will provide delegates with timely information in the areas of: Strong Business Leadership, Youth Empowerment, The Interdependence between Good Governance and Economic Development, Impact Benefit Agreements, Partnerships & Job Market Analysis, plus much more.
Cost to attend the two day conference is $250.00 per person and $150.00 for students. For more information or to register for the conference contact: Zeatha Arcon, phone: 807-344-4575, email: zarcon@matawa.on.ca.. Conference registration forms are available at www.matawa.on.ca.
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