Strengthening our Nations: Advancing Capacity for First Nation Governments & Economies

Objective(s):
-To profile First Nations’ experiences and share lessons learned and innovative practices in advancing First Nations jurisdiction and economic development.
-To exchange ideas on elements of a broad national work plan advancing First Nation governance and nation-building including the organizational structure of the AFN.
-To develop and foster dialogue on tangible action items to transform current relationships and support capacity for First Nation governments and economies.

Draft Agenda – March 7, 2011:
8:45 – 9:15 am
Plenary
Welcome and opening remarks – Elder
Host Regional Chief
9:15 – 10:30 am
Plenary
Panel:
Transforming the Relationship between First Nations & the Crown - Moving Beyond the Indian Act
10:30 – 11:30 am
Facilitated table dialogues
Reflections on the Relationship with the Indian Act
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Reporting and Sharing of Table Dialogues ~ Head Facilitator
12:00 – 1:15 pm
Lunch – provided
Overview & Dialogue on Key Elements of Moving Beyond the Indian Act
1:15 – 2:15 pm
Break-out Dialogue Sessions
Lawmaking
Land management
Fiscal Relations
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Break-out Dialogue Sessions
Collective Supports to First Nations through Resource Revenue Sharing
Alternative Financing Options for Capital Infrastructure
4:15 – 5:30
Plenary
Dialogue with National First Nations Organizations ~ Accountability, Outreach and Service
Special Session:
5:30 – 7:00
Interactive Dialogue on Housing and Sustainable Community Design
7 – 9 pm Reception featuring local artists – details and location TBC

Draft Agenda – March 8, 2011:
9:00 – 9:15 am
Facilitator Recap of Day 1; overview of agenda
9:15 – 10:30 am
Plenary
Citizenship as Catalyst for Nation Building
10:45 am – 12 pm
Break-out Dialogue Sessions
Practical Steps to Real Accountability for First Nation governments
Towards a First Nations Energy Strategy
12 – 1:15 pm
Lunch – provided
1:15 – 2:15
Plenary
Supporting Safe and Secure First Nations Communities
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Facilitated table dialogues
Elements to Support First Nations community safety & stability
3:15 – 3:45
Reporting and Sharing of Table Dialogues ~ Head Facilitator
3:45 – 4:45
Plenary
Building Strong Institutions consistent with our Laws
4:45 - 5:00
Summary Comments and Next Steps
National Chief
Host Regional Chief
5:00
Closing – Elder