BC Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forum presented by Scotiabank

Sponsors: Presented by: Scotiabank. Sponsors: INAC, BC Government, BC Ferries, Canadian Pacific
Location: Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre, 3010 Sleil-Waututh Drive, North Vancouver
Date & Time: March 14, 2008 8 30 A.M. – 4 30 P.M.

Join us for a day of “Sharing the Inspiration” on Friday, March 14, 2008 in North Vancouver, BC at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre as we celebrate together, the achievements of successful Aboriginal women. This one-day, provincial forum recognizes the achievements of accomplished BC Aboriginal women leaders and promotes the career and leadership development of Aboriginal youth and women.The Forum Fair will feature employers who are attracting and recruiting women along with organizations that are highlighting their programs and services. The Forum’s innovative workshops will develop women’s leadership skills and provide financial planning knowledge.

Itinerary:

8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration & Forum Fair
9:00 am – 10:15 am Opening Ceremony
Keynote: • Michele Baptiste, National Manager – Aboriginal Relations, Scotiabank
10:15 am – 10:30 am Break – coffee & tea
10:30 am – 11:45 am Women in Leadership Panel and Scholarship Awards Presentation. Panel features:
• Chief Kim Baird, Tsawwassen First Nation
• Alannah Earl Young, Advisor, First Nations House of Learning/UBC
• Debra Hoggan, President, Business Design Group
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Forum Fair & Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Early Afternoon Workshop Series
• Women and Wealth – financial planning session
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Break – coffee & tea
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Late Afternoon Workshop Series
• Leadership Workshop
• Youth Workshop (limited seating)
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Closing Remarks
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Reception and Networking

Number of seats available: 250

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