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Location: Kamloops, BC

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The British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation presents – B.C.’s 36th Annual Mine Reclamation Symposium.

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Monday September 17: Grassland Tour (Limited to 50 participants)

Led by Wendy Gardener of Thompson River University, this is a full-day tour (9:00 – 4:00) starting with a tour of the Lac du Bois grasslands. Using the elevation gradient, we will stop at lower, middle and upper grasslands and discuss restoration of these grassland areas. A detailed itinerary for the 2012 TRCR Reclamation Grasslands Tour can be downloaded here.

Monday September 17: Symposium Registration/Wine and Cheese Reception

Registration all day with an evening social in the conference centre.

Tuesday September 18: Samatosum Mine Tour (maximum of 112 participants)

Brent Hamblin and crew from INMET will lead a full day tour of the reclaimed Samatosum Mine. Click Here for the 2012 TRCR Samatosum Itinerary Starting at 7:15 a.m. with a continental breakfast and a PowerPoint overview at the conference centre, the tour will start at Johnson Lake fish spillway and spawning channel, continue for a 4.5 hr tour of the mine site, depart to the Adams River spawning grounds before finishing with a dinner at Quaaout Lodge. Return to convention centre around 9:00 pm.

Tuesday September 18: Towards Sustainable Mining Workshop

Ben Chalmers, Mining Association of Canada, and Angela Waterman, Mining Association of BC will host this workshop at the Conference Centre from 9:00 – 4:00. Participants will gain an understanding of the TSM initiative, (including its objectives, history, accomplishments and future priorities), how to apply the assessment protocol and understand the external verification process. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. For more information: 2012 TRCR Reclamation TSM Workshop.

Wednesday, September 19: Day 1 Technical Session

Full day of paper and poster presentations on a wide range of reclamation issues.

Wednesday, September 19: Reclamation Awards Banquet

Evening of great food, camaraderie and reclamation recognition.

Thursday September 20: Day 2 Technical Session

Full day of paper and poster presentations on a wide range of reclamation issues.

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Location: Vancouver, BC

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The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) will be hosting its Annual National Conference at the Sheraton Wall Centre hotel in Vancouver, September 18-20, 2012.

The conference program will address trends, issues, tools, successes and leading practices in the areas of Leadership and Governance, Professionalism, Advocacy, Partnerships and Relationships, Human Resources Management, Financial Management and Accountability, Health Services Delivery, Quality Improvement and Assurance, Planning, Communication and Cultural Awareness.

Workshops include:
• The Benefits, Trends, Challenges and Support of Community Health Services Accreditation
• e-Health
• Financial Management Essentials for First Nation Health Managers
• A New Model for the Delivery of Health Care Services to our Communities
• Capacity Building Through Mentorship: A Case Study from the Naskapi First Nation
• Taking Action, Moving Forward: Developing a Comprehensive Tribal Council Health Delivery System
• Continuing Education and Human Resource Tools to Improve the Quality of Care to First Nations
• Training Tools to Assist with the Implementation of First Nations Principles of OCAP (ownership, control, access and possession)
• Leadership and Building Capacity: Accreditation Canada’s Aboriginal Health Services Program
• Primary Care and Telehealth: Bringing Physician Services to Remote First Nation Communities
• Competencies that Advocate, Foster and Nurture Partnerships
• Creating a Culturally Appropriate Basket of Tools
• A Call to Action: Building Intergovernmental Partnerships for the Improvement of Health Human Resources
• The Aboriginal Health Transition Fund (AHTF): The Tangible Benefits of Working in Partnership
• Best Practices in Planning, Developing and Managing Health and Wellness Centers
• Collaborating for Community Safety: Developing a Safety Plan

See program for additional information about the complete program.

Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
By creating a partnership with FNHMA, you will gain valuable access to senior health representatives and in turn help to enhance communities across the country. Sign up today and start networking!

All sponsorship opportunities include the following benefits:
• One complimentary pass to the complete conference
• Logo on all marketing, website, conference program, screens and signage
• Acknowledgement of your contribution throughout the conference
• Complimentary booth space and enhanced visibility in the exhibit area for sponsorships of $5,000 and above

Click here to download a copy of our opportunities flyer.

Pre-Conference Workshop – First Nations Health Managers Governance, Strategy, Policy and Decision-Making Toolbox
1 Day Workshop - Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Registration is limited to 40 participants.
First Nation health managers are becoming more involved in the delivery of new health services and the service environment continues to expand in terms of complexity. Health managers require access to a variety of toolboxes that will assist them to provide professional services to help develop health service capacity in their communities. This workshop will be of interest to health managers that are looking for a set of essential tools that are effective and efficient in helping them address opportunities and challenges in leading and managing strategy, policies, people, programs and services. Read more…

Contact Us
If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Micheline Bélanger at the FNHMA conference secretariat at 819.827.5931 or toll free at 1.866.775.1817.

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Visit www.fnhma.ca/conference/2012 for up to date conference information.

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Organization: First Nations Health Managers Association

Location: Vancouver

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FNHMA Conference 2012 - Celebrating and Sharing our Inherent Knowledge in Health Leadership and Management

The FNHMA believes that increasing capacity of First Nations Health Managers is key to improving First Nations health service delivery at the community level. We also recognize that First Nations Health Managers are leaders who honour, maintain and uphold inherent ways of knowing while balancing management principles to bring excellence to their communities and health programs. By creating a partnership with FNHMA, you will gain valuable access to senior health representatives and in turn help to create healthier communities across the country.

Sponsorship and exibit opportunities are available.

Join us for our National Annual Conference which will be held September 18 to 20, 2012 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver!