elders’ conference promotes regional and national diversity

(march 10, 2008, thunder bay, ontario) in concert with aboriginal awareness week 2008, lakeheaduniversity's aboriginal awareness centre is pleased to host an elders' conference called through our eyes - the theme of which is diversity.

"the aim of the conference is to inform 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , service providers, and the general public about the diversity and culture that exists in indian, inuit, and métis communities across canada, especially here in northwestern ontario," says conference organizer brent kelso. the conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from march 12 - 14, and all community members are welcome to attend.

issues relating to education, health, and the environment will be discussed. keynote speakers include albert and ron mandamin from iskatewizaagegan #39/ shoallake, as well as rick garrick, sam senecal, and elder julie ozawagosh from the northern ontario school of medicine (nosm). speakers from lakehead's faculty and staff include harvey lemelin, michelle derosier, dolores wawia, peggy smith, robert robson, dennis mcpherson, dave mackett, connie hartviksen, and ruby farell.

conference registration and proceedings will be held at lakehead's boralaskinbuilding. admission and parking are free.a feast and a cultural showcase will also be held from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on thursday, march 13, and organizers will be collecting non-perishable food items for the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 student union (lusu) food bank.

those who would like more information may contact lakehead's aboriginal awareness centre at 343-8814 or aac@lakeheadu.ca.

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note: members of the media are welcome to attend this event for photo and interview opportunities. for additional information, to receive a conference package, or to arrange interviews with conference organizers, please contact heather scott, communications officer, lakeheaduniversity, 807-343-8177, commun@lakeheadu.ca; or eleanor abaya, director of communications, lakeheaduniversity, 807-343-8372, eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.