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2008 PSAC NATIONAL ABORIGINAL
PEOPLES' CONFERENCE

“MAAWANGITEENG”:  WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS!

• CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
• PARTICIPANTS
• CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
• NOMINATIONS

To: PSAC Locals

REGISTRATION deadline (for both delegates and observers) :	May 20, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EST
RESOLUTIONS submission deadline:	May 30, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EST
Conference dates:	September 19 to 21, 2008
Conference location:	Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, Manitoba

INTERPRETATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN THREE LANGUAGES (English, French, Inuktitut)

This Registration Package includes the following:

• Introduction/Callout Letter
• Application Form
• Call for Resolutions
• Instructions and Nomination Form for Aboriginal Representatives on the PSAC Equal Opportunities Committee (EOC)
• Instructions and Nomination Form for National Aboriginal, Inuit, Métis (NAIM) Circle Regional Representatives

We are pleased to be sending you this Registration package for the PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference, which will be held September 19 to 21, 2008 at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, under the theme “MAAWANGITEENG”:  Where the Journey Begins!  As this first PSAC Aboriginal Peoples' Conference is being held on Ojibway land, “MAAWANGITEENG” is the Ojibway term for getting together, gathering or celebration.

We encourage you to personally inform PSAC Aboriginal members in good standing to ensure they are made aware of this conference. Bulletin boards may not always be accessible and additional outreach is very important.

This registration package is available upon request in Braille and/or on diskette (MS Word) through the PSAC Programs Section by contacting Sue Courchaine at 613-560-4281 or by email at courchs@psac.com

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of our 2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference are to:

• Connect with our Aboriginal Brothers and Sisters
• Educate and build capacity within Aboriginal communities and the Union
• Politicize Aboriginal Rights around the eradication of poverty (clean water, housing, education), for quality public service and a clean environment
• Raise awareness of the Union's role in advancing Aboriginal Peoples' Rights in the workplace, community and society as a whole

PARTICIPANTS

1. Delegates

   A PSAC member who is a member in good standing and who self-identifies as Aboriginal can apply to be a delegate to this Conference.  The selection of delegates will take into account union and equality rights activism, as well as representation criteria (i.e., Region, Component, language and other equity group representation such as gender, disability, etc.).

   Delegates will be selected by their respective Regions and Components.  The delegates will be entitled to full voice and vote during the conference, including the resolutions and elections processes.

   Funding for Delegates:

   Delegate costs to the 2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference will be fully covered as per the 2003 PSAC Triennial Convention decision and PSAC Travel Directive.   Costs covered are as follows:

   • travel costs, including ground transportation;
   • hotel accommodation costs at the Winnipeg Fairmont Hotel;
   • loss of salary;
   • per diem for meals;
   • incidental costs;
   • child care as per the Family Care Policy;
   • costs related to accessibility requirements.
   
   
2. Observers

   PSAC members who are members in good standing and who self-identify as Aboriginal may also attend the 2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference as observers; however, observers will be responsible for all costs associated with their participation, including:

   • loss of salary and meals;
   • hotel and travel arrangements and costs;  
   • the conference registration fee of $150.00;
   • any additional accessibility needs and childcare arrangements (subject to meeting deadline requirements).

   Please note that the number of Observers will be limited to the space available at the Conference. They will have voice only during the discussion period after panel presentations. They can attend workshops, if space permits, but may not be able to select the topic.  Observers do not have the right to voice or vote during the resolutions debate and elections processes.

3. Guests

   Members of the PSAC National Board of Directors are eligible to attend the 2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference as guests.

SELECTION OF DELEGATES AND OBSERVERS

If you are selected as a delegate to this conference, you will be advised by email and regular mail by June 20, 2008.  Observers will be advised at a later date.

For further information or assistance:

• Please call (613) 560-5457.  Leave a message and someone will get back to you within 24 working hours. The fax number is (613) 236-9402.
• You may also contact Seema Lamba, the PSAC Human Rights Programs Officer by email at lambas@psac.com or Sue Courchaine, PSAC Conference Administrative Assistant by email at courchs@psac.com.
• Oral applications will be accepted from members whose 1st language is Inuktitut until May 20th through the Iqaluit Regional Office by calling the office at 1-866-268-7097.

We look forward to our 2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference and see it as an opportunity for our members to continue the important work of advancing the rights and issues of Aboriginal peoples.

Please consult the PSAC website (www.psac-afpc.org) periodically as background conference material will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

In Solidarity,

Patty Ducharme, NEVP
Jean-François Des Lauriers, REVP - North
Co-chairs of the 2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference

cc:
National Board of Directors
Component National Officers and Head Offices
Equal Opportunities Committee (EOC)
National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis Circle (NAIM)
NAIM Network
Regional Offices
Regional Council Members
Area Councils
Regional Equity & Women's Committees
Equity Mailing Lists
PSAC Management Team

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APPLICATION FORM

REGISTRATION deadline (for both delegates and observers) :	May 20, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EST
RESOLUTIONS submission deadline:	May 30, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EST
Conference dates:	September 19 to 21, 2008
Conference location:	Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, Manitoba

You may complete the registration form:

1. on-line on the PSAC Web site.
   (Please note: If you apply on-line, you will receive a confirmation number that your application form has been received successfully; or
2. or by fax at 613-236-9402;
3. or by regular mail at:
   2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference
   Public Service Alliance of Canada
   c/o Sue Courchaine
   233 Gilmour Street
   Ottawa, Ontario   
   K2P 0P1

Oral applications will be accepted from members whose 1st language is Inuktitut until May 20th through the Iqaluit Regional Office by calling the office at 1-866-268-7097.

• If you have any questions with respect to the application form or the Conference, call (613) 560-5457. Please leave a message and someone will respond to your inquiry within 24 working hours.
• You may also contact Seema Lamba, the PSAC Human Rights Programs Officer by email at lambas@psac.com or Sue Courchaine, PSAC Conference Administrative Assistant by email at courchs@psac.com.

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