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First Nation Leaders to Gather in Toronto for AFN Annual General Assembly and
Election of National Chief
OTTAWA, July 9, 2012 /CNW/ - First Nation leaders from across Canada will
gather in Toronto, Ontario July 17-19, 2012 for the Assembly of First Nations
(AFN) 33rd Annual General Assembly and election of National Chief. Under the
theme "Honouring our Traditions: Achieving Action for our Future", hundreds of
First Nation Chiefs, youth and Elders will come together to elect a National
Chief and engage in focused dialogue and strategy sessions for action in
advancing First Nation priorities.
The three-day Chiefs Assembly will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention
Centre (South Building), 222 Bremner Blvd, and will include a number of special
events beginning July 15.
Media require accreditation and are encouraged to pre-register online at
http://www.afn.ca/uploads/files/aga-2012/afn_2012_aga_media_registration_package.pdf.
There is no fee for media. Strategic sessions are closed to media.
Media Opportunities and Highlights include:
a.. IndigenACTION 5K Fun Run with National Chief Atleo, Olympian Waneek
Horn-Miller, the Longboat Runners and AFN Youth Council - Sun. July 15, 9am
- Coronation Park/Martin Goodman Trail (Lake Shore Blvd. W and Strachan
Ave.)
b.. Opening Remarks by National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo - Tues. July 17,
10am
c.. National Chief Candidates Forum - Tues. July 17 (Time TBD by Chiefs)
d.. Election of National Chief - Wed. July 18, 12pm (first ballot)
A full agenda of the AFN Annual General Assembly is available at www.afn.ca.
Information on related special and cultural events hosted by the AGA Host
Committee and Chiefs of Ontario is available at
http://boozhoo.ca/afnhostcommittee/.
The Assembly of First Nation is the national organization representing First
Nation citizens in Canada. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Comms, @AFN_Updates.
For further information:
Jenna Young, AFN Communications Officer (613) 314-8157 or jyo...@afn.ca
Alain Garon, AFN Bilingual Communications Officer (613) 292-0857 or
aga...@afn.ca
Assembly of First Nations - More on this organization
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