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1 LOCATION The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) will take place on Algonquin Territory at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. GUEST ROOMS For all hotel reservations please indicate that you are with the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly and indicate group code SCE25A for on line bookings. Delegates are encouraged to make hotel reservations by the noted date to ensure accommodations are available at the price listed. Guests must guarantee the reservation with a major credit card acceptable to the hotel. The Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario Telephone: Website: Closing date for room rate: May 20, 2014 Rates range from $159/night plus taxes for a Traditional / Premier Guestroom. Should there be a guest room cancellation, a one night stay plus applicable taxes will be charged to the individual. Early Departure Fee an early departure fee of $ will apply if a Guest checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date. All expenses with respect to attending the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, including guestroom arrangements, are the responsibility of the guest/group to cover and clear upon departure. TRAVEL Air Canada Promotion code: GAZTEMN1 Applicable Rules The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW (ON) The travel period begins Friday, May 16, 2014 and ends Friday, June 06, No discount will apply to Tango and Executive Class lowest bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S.

2 Porter Airlines Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 15% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from AFN 2014 SCA. The discounted fares are available for booking from May 16, 2014 to June 06, 2014 and available for travel: Location: From: Anywhere in Canada or US To: Ottawa (Return) Please book online at or through your travel agent using promo code AFN13. WESJET Discount Code: CC7622 WestJet is pleased to offer a 10% discount off of our best available Flex fare at the time of the booking, excluding Econo and Plus fares (i.e. seat sales and web fares). The discount is valid for WestJet flights into and out of Ottawa, Ontario for the upcoming Special Chief's Assembly being held on May 27, To book reservations using this discount code, please advise your delegates and attendees to contact the WestJet Groups department at Please be advised that the discount code is not available for use on westjet.com at this time. WestJet Groups agents are available to assist delegates from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (MST), Monday to Friday. The discounted rates are available for travel up to seven days prior to and seven days after the event. FLIGHT CENTRE BUSINESS TRAVEL If you do not have a preferred travel agent, and require assistance making your travel arrangements to the Special Chief's Assembly, please feel free to reach out to Tyler Brennan, Business Travel Consultant, and the team at Flight Centre Business Travel. They would be pleased to assist you, and can be reached as follows: Tyler Brennan Assistant Manager Flight Centre Business Travel Glebe 763 Bank St Room B Ottawa, ON, K1S 3V3 Phone: Fax: (613) Toll Free: tyler.brennan@flightcentre.ca 24h Emergency Cell: REGISTRATION Please complete the SCA registration form and fax it to the Assembly of First Nations, attention Regina Toulouse, at (613) Registration forms and payment must be received by May 21, 2014 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly after this date, please register on site with your payment. Please note that registration fees are non refundable after May 21, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations. Onsite pre registration will be held on Monday, May 26 from 4 8 p.m. at the Westin Hotel. For planning purposes and to avoid line ups, all delegates are encouraged to pick up badges, USBs and kits at this time. Please contact Regina Toulouse at (613) , ext. 326 with any questions regarding registration. AFN Special Chiefs Assembly

3 RESOLUTIONS Advance resolutions pertaining to the subject matter to be discussed at the Special Chiefs Assembly must be submitted to AFN by May 21, Resolutions on all other subject areas will be referred to the next Assembly. In the event that the resolution is of an urgent and time sensitive nature, it will be brought to the AFN Executive Committee for decision. Please contact Kathy Kettler at (613) , ext.289 or by e mail at kkettler@afn.ca for more information on the resolutions process. INFORMATION Please visit the AFN website at or contact the following individuals for more information: SCA 2014 Coordinator Lori Keeshig Martin Tel: (613) , ext. 208 Fax: (613) E mail: lmartin@afn.ca General Inquiries Michelle Itwaru Tel: (613) , ext. 290 Fax: (613) E mail: mitwaru@afn.ca Registration Information Regina Toulouse Tel: (613) , ext.326 Fax: (613) E mail: rtoulouse@afn.ca On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we look forward to seeing you in Ottawa! AFN Special Chiefs Assembly

4 ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY May 27, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario REGISTRATION INFORMATION FEES Chief / Proxy (Proxy letter required) $ First Nation Citizen $ Observer and Non Government Organization $ Other Governments $ Veterans, Elders & Accredited Media Complimentary Students (valid student card required) Complimentary PRE REGISTRATION To facilitate registration, all participants and groups are encouraged to pre register and pre pay. Registration forms can also be faxed to the Assembly of First Nations at (613) , attention Regina Toulouse. Registration forms and payment must be received by May 21, 2014 to ensure processing prior to the Assembly after this date, please register on site with your payment. Please note that registration fees are non refundable after May 21, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations.

5 ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY May 27, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario PRE REGISTRATION FORM Name: E mail: First Nation/Organization: Address: City/Town: Province Postal Code: Tel: Chief $ Proxy $ (Proxy Letter required) First Nation Citizen $ Observer & Non Government Organization $ Other Governments $ Veteran Complimentary Elder Complimentary Accredited Media Complimentary Student Complimentary (valid student card required) Method of Payment (please select one) Organization Money Order/ VISA MasterCard Amex Cheque Certified Cheque (Enclosed) (Enclosed) Card Number: Exp (MM/YY): / Card Holder s Signature: Authorized Amount: $ Print name: E mail for receipt: GST # RT 0001 Please make cheque payable to the National Indian Brotherhood and return form to Regina Toulouse by fax to (613) or mail to AFN, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5 by May 21, 2014 after this date, please register on site with payment. Please note registration fees are non refundable after May 21, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations.

6 ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY May 27, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario GROUP PRE REGISTRATION FORM (FOR USE WITH GROUP PAYMENTS) Organization: Contact name: E mail: Address: City/Town: Province Postal Code: Tel: FEES: $ x = TOTAL FEES: $ x = } PLEASE SELECT PAYMENT TYPE: Organization Cheque (enclosed) = $ Credit Card = $ * If paying by Credit Card, please complete the required information below: Card Number: Exp: / Card Holder s Signature: Authorized Amount: $ Name on Credit Card (please print): E mail for receipt: Name of Delegate First Nation / Organization E mail REGISTRATION TYPE Chief/Proxy; FN Citizen; Observer/NGO; Other Gov t; Elder; Veteran; Media; Student GST # RT 0001 Please make cheque payable to the National Indian Brotherhood and return form to Regina Toulouse by fax to (613) or mail to AFN, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5 by May 21, 2014 after this date, please register on site with payment. Please note registration fees are non refundable after May 21, An administration fee of $50.00 will apply for all cancellations.