"A Vision of Our Future"Mon, March 21 - Thursday, March 24 2011
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is excited to announce the 9th Annual Aboriginal Youth Conference Gathering Our Voices will take place March 21-24th, 2011 in Prince Rupert, BC. The ninth annual Aboriginal Youth Conference will attract up to1500 Aboriginal youth (ages 14-24) from across both the Province of BC and Canada.
This year's theme of "A Vision of Our Future" will focus on Aboriginal Health, Language, Culture, the Environment, Employment, Education, Sports and Recreation. This theme will be reflected in 40+ workshops, a 50 booth Career and Education Fair, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Evening Events and Motivational Speakers.
Please note that given the small size of Prince Rupert we are expecting to reach capacity for the conference and are advising everyone to REGISTER EARLY to ensure their spot at Gathering Our Voices 2011.
GROUP INCENTIVE - FOR EVERY REGISTERED GROUP OF 5 YOUTH, THE 6TH REGISTRANT IS FREE!
REGISTRATION FEE $175 FROM FEBRUARY 12th, 2011 TO EVENT. There must be one (1) chaperon for every five (5) participants 14-17 years of age.
GATHERING OUR VOICES ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
To register for Gathering Our Voices electronically please download and fill-in the excel form on our website, following all instructions found in the form. When complete please save this form and then e-mail the final copy to gatheringourvoicesbcaafc.com. If you have any questions regarding the electronic registration process please contact Rosy Steinhauer, youth conference coordinator at
1-800-990-2432 or rsteinhauerbcaafc.com.
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (250) 388-5522/1-800-990-2432
F: (250) 388-5502
http://www.bcaafc.com/newsandevents/gathering-our-voices