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Aboriginal Youth Conference: Gathering Our Voices


March 20, 2012 to March 23, 2012


The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres & Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre are proud to host: Gathering Our Voices 2012 from March 20-23, 2012. The 10th Annual Aboriginal Youth Conference will be held in Nanaimo, British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw peoples at the Vancouver Island and Convention Centre, The Coast Bastion Hotel and The Port Theatre. This year's theme is "A Generation on the Move."
Aboriginal Youth aged 14-24 are invited to take part in a dynamic conference that will focus on many important issues including Health, Language, Culture, the Environment, Employment, Education, Sports and Recreation. Many workshops, cultural activities, an interactive Career and Education fair, evening entertainment and afternoon sport and recreation activities will be offered.

Venue: Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Location: 101 Gordon Street Nanaimo, AB
Website: http://www.bcaafc.com/newsandevents/gathering-our-voices
For information contact: Della Preston, dpreston@bcaafc.com
Phone: 250-388-5522
Categories: Native Peoples

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