Agenda

Ensure we begin the day in a good way and set expectations for respectful and inclusive dialogue.

· Welcome and prayer by Dr. Gwendolyn Point
· Opening remarks by Regional Chief Terry Teegee
· Opening remarks by Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative
· Setting the stage by Co-Chairs

Louisa Housty-Jones
BCAFN Staff

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Breakfast served in-person at the Westin Wall Centre.

Ensure we begin the day in a good way and set expectations for respectful and inclusive dialogue. Setting the stage by Co-Chairs and Introduction by Graphic Recorder
· Territorial welcome and prayer
· Opening remarks by Regional Chief Terry Teegee
· Opening remarks by Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative

Presentation, Q and A, and interactive feedback session

Present a draft framework for the BCAFN Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People’s Strategy and invite discussion and feedback to inform further Strategy development.

Moderator:
Co-Chairs

Presenters:
Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative
Sarah Froese, BCAFN Senior Policy Analyst

Share experiences of working in male-dominated sectors – what is working, and what is needed to ensure First Nations women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are safe, empowered, and experience equity in these workplaces and related educational opportunities.

Moderator: Louisa Housty-Jones

Presenters:
Melissa Moses, Union of BC Indian Chiefs Women’s Representative
Denise Williams, CEO, BC First Nations Technology Council

Share experiences and generate recommendations for how all governments and organizations – especially First Nations governments, can uphold safety and inclusion in political life and through their laws and policies.

Moderator:
Harlan Pruden (Nehiyô/First Nations Cree), Indigenous Knowledge Translation Lead, Chee Mamuk, BC Center for Disease Control

Presenters:
Joyce Cooper, Ts’iqi Dechen Jedilhtan (Women’s Council) of the Tsilhqot’in National Government representative
Martin Morberg, Two-Spirit Program Coordinator, Community Based Research Centre
Chief Councillor Linda Innes, Gitxaala Nation

Take a photo of your drawing and send it to BCAFN at Sarah.Froese@bcafn.ca to be part of our digital collage and event report.

Explore the theme of intersectionality, inspiration, and identity.
Orene Askew, aka DJ O Show
Sharad Kharé, Director

For First Nations who are part of the deaf and hard of hearing community, and the broader First Nations community, to dialogue and share experiences regarding the importance of language and culture, the impact of residential schools, and how current systems can be more inclusive and supportive in relation to the First Nations deaf and hard of hearing community.

Moderator: Dr. Percy Lezard (they, them, theirs) Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies Program, Wilfred Laurier University
Presenters:
Marsha Irelanda, Oneida Nation
Shawna Joynt
Paula Wesley, Semá:th | Tsimshian

Explore the power of narrative and build capacity for transformational storytelling.
Nicola Campbell

· Report back by Michelle Buchholz, Graphic Recorder
· Closing prayer, Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper

Breakfast served in-person at the Westin Wall Centre.

Ensure we begin the day in a good way and set expectations for respectful and inclusive dialogue.

· Territorial welcome and prayer
· Opening remarks by Regional Chief Terry Teegee
· Opening remarks by Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative
· Setting the stage by Co-Chairs

Sharing examples of how communities are working to enhance the leadership, safety, and wellbeing of First Nations women, gender diverse, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. 2) Exploring the role Indigenous men and boys have in supporting the rights, safety, and wellbeing of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Moderator:
Co-Chairs

Panelists:
Chief Marilyn Slett, Heiltsuk Nation
Gladys Radek, family member and Highway of Tears advocate
Stephanie Papik, Moosehide Campaign
Brenda Wilson, family member, BC Family Information Liaison Unit

Hold space for First Nations men, women, gender diverse and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to connect. This session will focus on introductions, responding to the question, What is on my heart?, and creating a safe space for the afternoon breakout discussion.

Summary of morning sessions by Co-Chairs
Remarks and prayer by Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper

Hold space for First Nations men not part of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to hear the priorities of First Nations women, gender diverse, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and dialogue together about how all members of our communities can be part of positive change. Participants will be invited to respond to several guiding questions to help support discussion.

Bring the ideas discussed in the breakout groups together.

Facilitated by the Co-Chairs

· Closing remarks, Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative
· Reportback by Michelle Buchholz, Graphic Recorder
· Closing prayer, Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper