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Tuesday, April 26, 2016 6:30 - 7:30 AM SUNRISE CEREMONY HOTEL PATIO FIRE PIT 7:30 - 8:30 AM BREAKFAST Great Hall 8:30 - 9:15 AM Traditional Opening & Welcoming Remarks

Elders Mike Plain and Sheila Firth Chief Chris Plain, Aamjiwnaang First Nation Micheal Miller, ANCFSAO Board President

Mnaasged Board President Alex Bezzina, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children & Youth Services

Steven Vanloffeld, Executive Director, ANCFSAO Sue Doxtater, A/Executive Director, Mnaasged

9:15 - 10:15 AM PLENARY: DR. MARIE WILSON, FORMER COMMISSIONER, TRUTH AND

RECONCILIATION COMMISSION OF CANADA 10:15 - 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK / NETWORKING EVENT

Networking Question: What barriers exist that prevent you from working in a more culturally response way?

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM MEN'S WALKING GROUP PRESENTATION Great Hall 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH Great Hall

PLENARY: ALEX BEZZINA, DEPUTY MINISTER, MINISTRY OF CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES

1:00 - 2:15 PM CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (6 BREAKOUTS)

Pathways to Reconciliation Between Indigenous Leaders and Child Welfare in West Hall Waterloo and Wellington Counties

Presenters: D. Dube, E. Smith, W. Stewart, A. Scott, & E. Harvey, Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County

Customary Care as a Primary Model of Intervention Centre Hall

Presenters: John Dixon, Mental Health & Addictions Services Director, Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

ANCFSAO’s Heart and Spirit: An Indigenous Care Provider’s Training Program Venetian B Presenters: Leslie Snake, Melissa Patriquin, Steven Vanloffeld, Amanda Parriag Wholistic Evidence-Based Practice Venetian A

Presenters: Ela Smith, Akiesha Absolon, Shannon Pride, White Owl Native Ancestry Association Motherisk Commission of Inquiry: Meaningful Participation by Indigenous Communities Bluewater Rm

Presenters: Commissioner Beaman and Marian Jacko, Counsel, Motherisk Commission

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Customary Care & First Nation Consultations East Hall

Presenters: Allan Kennedy, Band Engagement Worker, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto 2:15 - 2:45 PM COFFEE BREAK / NETWORKING EVENT Great Hall

Networking Question: What supports do you feel you need to work in a more culturally responsive way?

2:45 – 3:45 PM PLENARY: DR. KATHY ABSOLON-KING, WILFRED LAURIER UNIVERSITY 3:45 – 4:30 PM DIALOGUE: Report on Networking Session/ Lessons Learned 5:30 – 6:30 PM TRADITIONAL FEAST: Aamjiwnaang Community Centre 6:30 - 8:00 PM COMMUNITY SOCIAL: Aamjiwnaang Community Centre

R e c o n c i l ia t io n T h r o ug h C u l t u r a l ly A p p r o pr i a t e C h i l d W e l f a r e Pr a c t i ce s A N C F S A O A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e A p r i l 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 6 | S a r n i a , O N

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:30 - 8:45 AM BREAKFAST Great Hall 8:45 - 9:00 AM RECAP: DAY ONE 9:00 - 10:15 AM PLENARY: DR. BARBARA FALLON, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 10:15 - 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK / NETWORKING EVENT

Networking Question: What opportunities exists to support your ability to work in a more culturally responsive way?

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (6 BREAKOUTS)

Paediatric Death Review Committee and Deaths Under Five Committee West Hall Annual Report for 2015

Presenters: Dr. Dirk Huyer, Chief Coroner for Ontario Our Journey beside our First Nation Partners Centre Hall Presenters: Sarnia-Lambton CAS Indigenous Working Group Talking Together: An Aboriginal Approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution Venetian B Presenters: Carol Buzwah, Manager, Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Aboriginal Approaches to Child Welfare: Circles Venetian A Presenters: Tibby Johnson, Circle Facilitator, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections Creators Four Laws: Teaching our Youth Bluewater Rm Presenters: Paul Pentahtegoose, Cultural Coordinator, Eagle’s Nest Customary Care: Anishinaabeg Naagdo-wendiwag East Hall

Presenters: M. Trudeau, & F. Hare, Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH Great Hall

PLENARY: MARY BALLANTYNE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFER, ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES

1:00 – 2:15 PM CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (6 BREAKOUTS) Partnerships to Improve Care for Aboriginal Children and Families Involved West Hall in the Child Welfare System

Presenters: Drs. B. Fallon, B. King, T. Black, University of Toronto, and S. Vanloffeld, ANCFSAO Customary Care as a Primary Model of Intervention Centre Hall

Presenters: John Dixon, Mental Health & Addictions Services Director, Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

R e c o n c i l ia t io n T h r o ug h C u l t u r a l ly A p p r o pr i a t e C h i l d W e l f a r e Pr a c t i ce s A N C F S A O A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e A p r i l 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 6 | S a r n i a , O N

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Anishinabek Approach to Reconciling Child Well-Being and Child Welfare Venetian B Presenters: Adrienne Pelletier & Tracey O’Donnell, Union of Ontario Indians Inside the Fishbowl: An Inside look at Child Welfare & Protecting our Children Venetian A

Presenters: Brandi Hildebrand, Program Manager, Mohawk Family Services, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Wholistic Evidence-Based Practice Bluewater Rm Presenters: Ela Smith, Akiesha Absolon, Shannon Pride, White Owl Native Ancestry Association

Customary Care & First Nation Consultations East Hall

Presenters: Allan Kennedy, Band Engagement Worker, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto 2:15 - 2:45 PM COFFEE BREAK / NETWORKING EVENT Great Hall

Networking Question: How will your practice change/benefit by working in a more culturally responsive way?

2:45 – 3:45 PM PLENARY: KENN RICHARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIVE CHILD & FAMILY

SERVICES OF TORONTO 3:45 – 4:30 PM DIALOGUE: Report on Networking Session/ Lessons Learned

R e c o n c i l ia t io n T h r o ug h C u l t u r a l ly A p p r o pr i a t e C h i l d W e l f a r e Pr a c t i ce s A N C F S A O A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e A p r i l 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 6 | S a r n i a , O N

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Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:45 - 8:45 AM BREAKFAST Great Hall 8:45 - 9:00 AM RECAP: DAY TWO 9:00 - 10:15 AM PLENARY: DR. CINDY BLACKSTOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FIRST NATIONS

CHILD & FAMILY CARING SOCIETY 10:15 - 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK / NETWORKING EVENT

Networking Question: What steps will you take to work in a more culturally responsive way?

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (6 BREAKOUTS) Towards an Indigenous System of Prevention Performance Measurement West Hall

Presenters: Dr. Vandna Sinha, McGill University & Steven Vanloffeld, ANCFSAO Talking Together: An Aboriginal Approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre Hall Presenters: Carol Buzwah, Manager, Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Motherisk Commission of Inquiry: Meaningful Participation by Indigenous Communities Venetian B

Presenters: Commissioner Beaman and Marian Jacko, Counsel, Motherisk Commission Creators Four Laws: Teaching our Youth Venetian A Presenters: Paul Pentahtegoose, Cultural Coordinator, Eagle’s Nest Pathways to Reconciliation between Indigenous Leaders and Child Welfare in Bluewater Rm Waterloo and Wellington Counties

Presenters: D. Dube, E. Smith, W. Stewart, A. Scott, & E. Harvey, Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County

Equine Assisted Wellness: The Horse as Counsellor East Hall

Presenters: Lynn Hazen, Mental Health Worker, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Weechi-it-te-win Family Services

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH Great Hall

PLENARY: RENU MANDHANE, CHIEF COMMISSIONER, ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

1:00 – 2:15 PM CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (6 BREAKOUTS) Walking a Good Path Together: Perspectives from a Heart & Spirit Pilot Agency West Hall

Presenters: ANCFSAO & Sarnia-Lambton CAS

Aboriginal Approaches to Child Welfare: Circles Centre Hall Presenters: Tibby Johnson, Circle Facilitator, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections

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Cedar Bath Teaching Venetian B

Presenters: Maureen Trudeau & Wilma Debassige, Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services Inside the Fishbowl: An Inside look at Child Welfare & Protecting our Children Venetian A

Presenters: Brandi Hildebrand, Program Manager, Mohawk Family Services, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Family Circle of Care Program Bluewater Rm Presenters: Candice Snake & Jackie French, Mnaasged Child and Family Services

Aboriginal Child Welfare: An Ontario Works Perspective East Hall Presenters: N. Albert, C. Dolson, P. Thunderchild & E. Cloud, Steppping Stones Support Services Program

2:15 - 2:30 PM COFFEE BREAK 2:30 – 3:30 PM PLENARY: DR. RAVEN SINCLAIR, UNIVERSITY OF REGINA 3:30 - 4:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS / CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 4:00 - 4:30 PM CLOSING: TRADITIONAL CEREMONY