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16th Annual First Nations, Métis and Inuit Urban Housing Conference “Urban Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness: Strategies and Solutions” September 22, 23 & 24, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel OVERVIEW For sixteen years, NAHA, as the premium Aboriginal Housing organization in Canada, has been promoting safe, decent and affordable housing for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in non-reserve areas. Much remains to be done in this respect. Therefore, the focus of this forum will be on development of a process where current planning and research activities can be brought to bear in a coordinated fashion to put in place a strategy for long-term solutions to improve housing and reduce homelessness among First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. THE PROGRAM The Conference will open on September 22 with a tour of local urban Aboriginal housing, local Aboriginal health organization and a guided tour at the Museum of Civilization, followed by a reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel that evening. Keynote speaker at the reception will be Bruce Pearce, newly elected President of CHRA. The Conference proper will open on September 23 with a traditional drum and a thanksgiving address, followed by words of welcome by local dignitaries and an address from NAHA to set the tone for the next two days. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Urban Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness: Strategies and Solutions”, on Day 1(Thursday, September 23) we will be presenting background information on urban Aboriginal Homelessness, followed by workshops on strategies to address this issue. Keynote speaker for lunch on Day 1 will be Libby Davies, MP for Vancouver East. Ms. Davies introduced Bill C-304, An Act to Ensure Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing for Canadians. This Bill is scheduled to go for 3rd reading in the House of Commons shortly after the NAHA Conference, and includes consultation with Aboriginal peoples as a key item. Bill C-304 will thus form one of the primary elements of a long term housing strategy at the national level. Day 2 (September 24) will focus on acquisition of housing at all levels of need – from shelters and transition housing through social housing through home ownership, with background information presented, followed by workshops to incorporate action on housing and homelessness into a plan for action. Senator Art Eggleton will be the keynote speaker at our Awards Banquet, which will take place in the evening of Day 2 (Friday, September 24). Senator Eggleton is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science & Technology, in which capacity he released the recent report, “In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness”. Conference content will be complemented by a Poster Display in which organizations are invited to put up posters or similar display to demonstrate and provide information about some of the creative work they have been doing in their home areas. Tables will be set up in the room to facilitate their displays, but they will be responsible for their own equipment and material. Set up will be from 1 PM to 4 PM on September 22 with take down slated for 4 PM. The NAHA General Annual Meeting will take place the following morning - Saturday, September 25. REGISTRATION FEES Conference Registration Fee: Until August 22, 2010: $550.00 August 23 and later $650.00 Fee for NAHA Members: Until August 22, 2010: $500.00 August 23 and later $575.00 Please Complete a Registration Form for Each Conference Registrant From Your Organization and Send It With Payment by Cheque, Money Order or Bank Draft to: National Aboriginal Housing Association Suite 102, 396 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON K2P OM8 Each Registration includes: The Tour in Ottawa/Gatineau; Continental Breakfast on Thursday and Friday; Luncheon on Thursday and Friday; Access to all Sessions; and One Ticket for the Awards Banquet. Note: Additional Tickets for the Banquet may be purchased for $75.00 each. ACCOMMODATIONS Standard Room rental at the Crowne Plaza will be $139.00 per night, Single or Double Occupancy, from September 21 to September 25, 2010. When making reservations, please ensure the group name “National Aboriginal Housing Association” or “NAHA” is provided in order to obtain this preferred rate. Individual Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by:
Note: Reservation requests will be guaranteed for late arrival if accompanied by one of the following major credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, Visa, JCB or Discover. Rooms will be held only to 6:00PM on the day of arrival unless guaranteed by one of the above methods. Each individual will be responsible for his or her room charges, taxes and any incidentals, and are to settle their own account upon check out. NAHA will not be responsible for any individual charges. KIOSK RENTALS Kiosks containing a table and two chairs will be available for private industry and/or governmental departments to display their goods or services. Cost of the space is $1,000 for each kiosk. Set up will be from 1 PM to 4 PM on September 22, with take down after the afternoon health break on Friday, September 24. SPONSORSHIP The Levels of Sponsorship are: PLATINUM: $10,000 and up GOLD: $ 5,000 to $9,999 SILVER: $ 1,000 to $4,999
BRONZE: $ 500 to $999 RECOGNITION OF SPONSORSHIP THE PLATINUM SPONSOR will be entitled to three free registrations for the Conference, a table for eight at the Awards Banquet, and a ten-foot floor space for a display of their materials. In addition, their name and logo will be included in Conference printed materials, on the NAHA website, and signage provided by the Sponsor may be displayed throughout the Conference. Their support as a Platinum Sponsor will be acknowledged throughout the Conference. THE GOLD SPONSOR will be entitled to two free registrations for the Conference, six tickets for the Awards Banquet, and an eight-foot floor space for a display of materials. In addition, their name and logo will be included in our printed materials and on our website, and their support as a Gold Sponsor will be acknowledged throughout the Conference. THE SILVER SPONSOR will be entitled to one free registration for the Conference and four seats at our Awards Banquet. Also, Sponsor’s name and logo will be included in our printed materials and on our website, and their support as a Silver Sponsor will be acknowledged throughout the Conference. THE BRONZE SPONSOR’S name will be included in our printed materials and their support as a Bronze Sponsor will be acknowledged throughout the Conference. Note: Silver and Bronze Sponsors may also rent space for a display kiosk for $1000 CAD. The eight-foot kiosk space includes a table and two chairs. Electrical feed is the responsibility of the kiosk renter. |
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