Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
To Protect, Promote, Bring to Life, Implement, and Sustain the True Spirit and Intent of
Treaty No. 8 as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the waters flow.
HEAD OFFICE
Sawridge First Nation
PO Box 326
Slave Lake, AB T0G2A0
Telephone: (780) 849-4331
Fax: (780) 849-3446
SUB OFFICE
c/o Santa Fe Plaza
18178 – 102 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1S7
Telephone: (780) 444-9366
Fax: (780) 484-1465
Treaty 8 Elders Advisory Group Meeting
March 18-21, 2013
Sucker Creek Community Hall
Proposed Agenda
PIPE CEREMONY AT 8:00 A.M.
1. Grand Entry
2. Opening Prayer
3. Opening Comments & Welcome:
- Chief Jim Badger
- Grand Chief Roland Twinn
- AFN Regional Chief Cameron Alexis
- Dr. Hokowhitu, Dean, Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta
4. Treaty 8 Strategy
5. Canada’s New Approach – Table Review Update
5. Education Update
- Grade 2 Curriculum
- MOU
- FNSSP
- Treaty 8 Book

Day 2 – March 19, 2013
6. Child and Family Services – Arlene Thunder
7. Livelihood & Consultation Update
8. T8 Trappers Association
9. Guiding Principles for a Treaty Relationship (GPTR’s)
Day 3, March 20 th , 2013
10. Health Update – Wednesday A.M.
11. Children’s Agenda – Ann Nipshank P.M.
Day 4, March 21, 2013
12. Alberta Treaty Commission update
13. Treaty Discussions Workplan & Budget
- 2013-2014
14. Advisory Councils – Elders/Youth/Women
- Terms of Reference
15. Fundraising Activities
16. NRTA Summit
17. Honouring our Treaty Gathering – July 8-12, 2013 @ Whitefish
18. Next Steps & meeting
19. Closing Ceremonies