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Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program

Oct 16 - 18, 2024
HybridBMO CentreOnline (Zoom)
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Important Documents

Draft Agenda
PDF • 259k
Resolutions Package
PDF • 625k
Proxy Letter
PDF • 29.9KB
Information Booklet
PDF • 5.85MB
Conference Booklet
PDF • 3.15MB

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.

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This 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.

View the Amended Draft Agreement

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.  

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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.

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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 LinkWestin Reservation Link
  • Phone Reservation: Guests can also call Marriott Reservations at 1 (888) 627-8417 on or before October 8, 2024.

Sheraton

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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