About the Event Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host the Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program from October 16-18, 2024, on Treaty No. 7 Territory, in Calgary, Alberta.
The SCA will focus on discussions and decision-making regarding the Draft Agreement related to the long-term reform of the FNCFS Program, where Chiefs and Proxies will have an opportunity to deliberate on and vote on the proposed reforms.
Register NowThis event, re-scheduled from September 2024 based on feedback from Chiefs during regional engagement sessions, will feature expert panels, presentations, and discussions related to the Draft Agreement on long-term reform.
How to Attend Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Registration
Registration is now open for the Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program taking place from October 16-18, 2024, at the BMO Centre on Treaty No. 7 Territory, in Calgary, Alberta.
Note: If you registered for the SCA previously scheduled in September, you must register again for the new October SCA. For information, please contact [email protected].
Travel and Accommodations for Chiefs and Proxies
The AFN will book and pay for the travel and accommodations for one Chief or Proxy from each First Nation to attend the SCA. In order for travel and accommodation to be arranged and paid for, you must register through the AFN website.
Registered Chiefs and Proxies will be contacted by Corporate Traveller within 72 hours (3 business days) after registering to finalize their travel arrangements. If a Chief or Proxy has not heard from Corporate Traveller within the specified timeframe, they are encouraged to reach out to Amy Brennan (contact details attached).
Chiefs and Proxies are encouraged to register by September 27, 2024, to allow us time to arrange travel and accommodation.
Hotel Accommodations
Westin
- Room Block Cutoff Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Reservation Link: Westin Reservation Link
- Phone Reservation: Guests can also call Marriott Reservations at 1 (888) 627-8417 on or before October 8, 2024.
Sheraton
- Room Block Cutoff Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Reservation Link: Sheraton Reservation Link
Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) Documents
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- Draft Agenda
- Draft On-time Resolutions Package
- Proxy Letter
- Amended Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of FNCFS
- Summary Chart of Amendments to the Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program
- Terms and Conditions – Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of FNCFS
- Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program – Information Booklet
- Estimated Regional Funding Allocations for 2025-2029
- Draft AFN Regional Engagement Summary
- Conference Booklet
- Cindy Blackstock – AFN Presentation October 17.v1
Draft Agreement Resources
Amendments to the Draft Agreement:
- Amended Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of FNCFS
- Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Amendments to Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
- Summary Chart of Amendments to the Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program
- Terms and Conditions – Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of FNCFS
Fact Sheets:
- Fact Sheet – Baseline Funding
- Fact Sheet – First Nation Representative Services
- Fact Sheet – Post-majority Support Services
- Fact Sheet – Prevention
- Fact Sheet – Alternative Dispute Resolution
Additional Resources:
- Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program – Information Booklet
- Myths and Facts
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Estimated Regional Funding Allocations for 2025-2029
- Draft AFN Regional Engagement Summary
- National Chief Newsletter on Regional & National Engagements on Draft Agreement
Resources from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- Executive Summary – Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- Post-Majority Services Info Sheet – Indigenous Services Canada
- Capital Info Sheet – ISC
- Top ups and Additional Supports Info Sheet – ISC
- National FNRS Info Sheet – ISC
- Prevention Info Sheet – ISC
- Baseline Funding Info Sheet – ISC
- Remoteness Info Sheet – ISC
- Virtual Info and Dialogue Session – OKT Law
Issue Updates
Resolutions
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- 2024 Pre-SCA Resolutions Template
- SCA 2024 Call for Resolutions 2nd Notice
- SCA 2024 Call for Resolutions 3rd and Final Notice
- 60/2024 – Addressing Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle
- 61/2024 – Meaningful Consultation on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
Contact Information
For additional inquiries, please email [email protected].
Documents Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program Documents
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