First Nations Fisheries Council Fall Assembly 2011Assembly Theme: "Finding a Common Voice for Fisheries Governance and Leadership"November 7-9, 2011 - Penticton Lakeside Resort - Penticton, BC
................................................................................................................. Registration:
Online registration is now available for the Assembly. Registration links for Chiefs/Proxies, First Nations participants and non-First Nations participants are available on the Fisheries Council website at www.fnfisheriescouncil.ca. If you prefer, please contact us to request a hard copy registration form.
Please note that there will be a $30 charge for meals for non-FN and non-DFO participants.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Acommodations:
Assembly participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Rooms have been reserved at 2 hotels in Prince Rupert to ensure adequate space and preferred rates.
The Coast Prince Rupert Hotel: Rates are $89-$99 +taxes; Rooms are on hold until October 25, 2010; For reservations call 250-642-6711 or toll free 1-800-716-6199 (quote group name “First Nations Fisheries 2010”); Web: www.coasthotels.com
The Crest Hotel: Rates are $95-$125 +taxes; Roms are on hold until October 1, 2010; For reservations call 1-800-663-8150 (quote group name :First Nations Fisheries Council”); Web: www.cresthotel.bc.ca
Some travel assistance could possibly be available for one Chief or Proxy per community, but it must be aproved by the Council in advance of travel. Please contact us for more information.
Travel:
BC Ferries has overnight sailings from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert on October 27 and October 30, 2010 (with return sailings on November 6 and November 10). The cost is $100 per adult traveler, plus $220 per vehicle. Schedules are limited for these locations, so reservations are recommended. Visit www.bcferries.com for online reservations, or for more information.
Information on flights to Prince Rupert from the mainland will be distributed soon.
Displays:
Assembly participants are encouraged to bring a display of their fisheries program projects to share. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact us at (tel) 604-836-1909 or (email)
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Please note that there will be a $50 charge for non-First Nations displays, or displays unrelated to fisheries (e.g. items for sale, etc.).
ASSEMBLY SUMMARY REPORT: ................................................................................................................. Registration:
Online registration is now available for the Assembly. Registration links for Chiefs/Proxies, First Nations participants and non-First Nations participants are available on the Fisheries Council website at www.fnfisheriescouncil.ca. If you prefer, please contact us to request a hard copy registration form.
Please note that there will be a $30 charge for meals for non-FN and non-DFO participants.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Acommodations:
Assembly participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Rooms have been reserved at 2 hotels in Prince Rupert to ensure adequate space and preferred rates.
The Coast Prince Rupert Hotel: Rates are $89-$99 +taxes; Rooms are on hold until October 25, 2010; For reservations call 250-642-6711 or toll free 1-800-716-6199 (quote group name “First Nations Fisheries 2010”); Web: www.coasthotels.com
The Crest Hotel: Rates are $95-$125 +taxes; Roms are on hold until October 1, 2010; For reservations call 1-800-663-8150 (quote group name :First Nations Fisheries Council”); Web: www.cresthotel.bc.ca
Some travel assistance could possibly be available for one Chief or Proxy per community, but it must be aproved by the Council in advance of travel. Please contact us for more information.
Travel:
BC Ferries has overnight sailings from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert on October 27 and October 30, 2010 (with return sailings on November 6 and November 10). The cost is $100 per adult traveler, plus $220 per vehicle. Schedules are limited for these locations, so reservations are recommended. Visit www.bcferries.com for online reservations, or for more information.
Information on flights to Prince Rupert from the mainland will be distributed soon.
Displays:
Assembly participants are encouraged to bring a display of their fisheries program projects to share. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact us at (tel) 604-836-1909 or (email)
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.
Please note that there will be a $50 charge for non-First Nations displays, or displays unrelated to fisheries (e.g. items for sale, etc.).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The theme of the 2011 Fall Assembly was "Finding a Common Voice for Fisheries Governance and Leadership". The Assembly included Tier One discussions (First Nations only) on day one and Tier Two discussions on days two and three. For an outline of the Assembly proceedings please see the short agenda. .................................................................................................................
MEETING KIT: Includes:
................................................................................................................. Registration:
Online registration is now available for the Assembly. Registration links for Chiefs/Proxies, First Nations participants and non-First Nations participants are available on the Fisheries Council website at www.fnfisheriescouncil.ca. If you prefer, please contact us to request a hard copy registration form.
Please note that there will be a $30 charge for meals for non-FN and non-DFO participants.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Acommodations:
Assembly participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Rooms have been reserved at 2 hotels in Prince Rupert to ensure adequate space and preferred rates.
The Coast Prince Rupert Hotel: Rates are $89-$99 +taxes; Rooms are on hold until October 25, 2010; For reservations call 250-642-6711 or toll free 1-800-716-6199 (quote group name “First Nations Fisheries 2010”); Web: www.coasthotels.com
The Crest Hotel: Rates are $95-$125 +taxes; Roms are on hold until October 1, 2010; For reservations call 1-800-663-8150 (quote group name :First Nations Fisheries Council”); Web: www.cresthotel.bc.ca
Some travel assistance could possibly be available for one Chief or Proxy per community, but it must be aproved by the Council in advance of travel. Please contact us for more information.
Travel:
BC Ferries has overnight sailings from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert on October 27 and October 30, 2010 (with return sailings on November 6 and November 10). The cost is $100 per adult traveler, plus $220 per vehicle. Schedules are limited for these locations, so reservations are recommended. Visit www.bcferries.com for online reservations, or for more information.
Information on flights to Prince Rupert from the mainland will be distributed soon.
Displays:
Assembly participants are encouraged to bring a display of their fisheries program projects to share. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact us at (tel) 604-836-1909 or (email)
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
Please note that there will be a $50 charge for non-First Nations displays, or displays unrelated to fisheries (e.g. items for sale, etc.).Assembly Proceedings:
PRESENTATIONS: Dan George - FNFC Assembly Intro Jordan Point - First Nations Fisheries Council Annual Report John Ward - Taku River Tlingit Update Don Roberts - North Coast Update Jordan Point - FNFC Strategic Direction Update Jordan Point - Macro Governance Cliff Atleo - First Nations Health Council John Ward - Taku Region - Watershed-based Fish Sustainability Planning M. Richardson - Institute on Governance - Aboriginal Governance Bob Chamberlin - Aquaculture: Putting Governance Into Action Megan Moody - Eulachon Management Update Pete Nicklin - Joint/Co-management Working Group and Framework Development Mark Saunders - Collaborative FN/DFO Approach to Salmon Science Barry Huber - Fraser Salmon Roadmap Initiative and Governance Rebecca Reid - DFO Priorities and Strategic Direction Paul Ryall - DFO - Integrated Fisheries Management Planning Process |
