The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) AFN National Cannabis Summit will host plenary sessions to facilitate discussion on the implications of the legalization of cannabis.
The Summit is an opportunity for participants to hear updates and engage in dialogue on key issues relating to cannabis and First Nations, including policy consultations, safety, health, social development, economic development and awareness building.
Who should attend:
- Chiefs or their representatives in the health, economic, legal and social development sectors
- First Nations organizations and technicians working or interested in First Nations and the cannabis policy landscape
- Industry, academia and other non-governmental entities involved in First Nations and cannabis issues
- Federal/Provincial/Territorial Government representatives
Please register using one of our new Self Check-in kiosks at the Cannabis Summit and you will be entered in a draw for great prizes. You will receive a 3 digit code with your confirmation which can be entered on-site at one of the kiosk stations and your badge will be printed automatically for quick pick-up.
Webcast
Registration Package
Register On-line
Provisional Agenda
Plenary/Workshops/Dialogue Sessions Topics
Jurisdiction / Legal
The Cannabis Act
Proposed First Nations Cannabis Acts
Taxation
Licensing and Regulation
Connections to Land
Health
Non-insured Health Benefits
Harm Reduction with Opioids
Epilepsy and other Seizure Related Disorder
Compassion for Chronically Ill and Terminal Persons
Mental Health
Economic Development
Current Leaders in Industry
Investing in Existing Operations
New Ventures
Leading Technologies
Discussion on Different Types of Agreements
(Sole Practitioner, Limited Partnership,
Joint Venture, Corporation)
Opportunities to Partner with one another
First Nations Trade
Social
Impacts on Workforce
Impacts on Communities
Resilience/Harm Reduction Models
Community Planning
Impaired Driving
Information Fair
The Information Fair will take place September 4 and 5, 2019. The Information fair is an excellent opportunity to facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses and government. To register or obtain more information about the Information Fair, please contact [email protected].
Forum Agenda
Pre-Summit
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Pre- Registration
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Evening Reception / Registration
Day One
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
7:30am – 5:00pm
Registration
7:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast
8:30am – 10:05am
Welcome and Opening
10:05am – 10:20am
Update from AFN Legal Sector
10:20am – 10:40am
Update from BC Working Group on Cannabis
10:40am – 11:00am
Wellness Break
11:00am – 11:40am
First Nations Jurisdiction over Cannabis
11:40am – 12:00pm
Discussion on Operating within Canada’s Established Regulatory Scheme
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm
First Nations Cannabis Acts
Day One
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
2:00pm – 2:20pm
Discussion on First Nations Cannabis Acts
2:20pm – 2:50pm
Licensing and Regulation
2:50pm – 3:10pm
Discussion: First Nations Exercise of Jurisdiction over Cannabis
3:10pm – 3:40pm
Taxation
3:40pm – 4:00pm
Wellness Break
4:00pm – 4:30pm
First Nations Government Relations with Provincial and Federal Departments
4:30pm – 4:50pm
Panel discussion / Q&A
4:50pm – 5:00pm
Recap and Wrap-up of the Day One
Day Two
Thursday, September 5, 2019
8:00am – 8:45am
Breakfast
8:30am – 8:45am
Welcome and Recap Day 1
9:00am – 9:30am
Impacts of Cannabis in First Nations
9:30am – 9:50am
Discussion: Impacts of Cannabis in First Nations
9:50am – 10:30am
Cannabis Used in Medical Practice
10:30am – 10:50am
Discussion: Cannabis Used in Medical Practice
10:50am – 11:05am
Wellness Break
11:05am – 11:35am
Cannabis used in Harm Reduction
11:35am – 12:00pm
Discussion on Harm Reduction and Impacts
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Cannabis Business Ventures
1:45pm – 2:05pm
Opportunity for questions and discussion
2:05pm – 2:25pm
Canadian Cannabis Industry
2:25pm – 3:15pm
Participating in the Cannabis Industry
3:15pm- 3:35pm
Discussion: economic development
3:35pm- 4:10pm
Recap/Wrap-up End of Day Two
Registration
Registration Process
All participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay. Please register using one of our new Self Check-in kiosks at the Cannabis Summit and you will be entered in a draw for great prizes. You will receive a 3 digit code with your confirmation which can be entered on-site at one of the kiosk stations and your badge will be printed automatically for quick pick-up.
- Register and pay ONLINE at afn.ca. You will receive a confirmation email. Major credit cards accepted (VISA, MasterCard and American Express).
- FAX your registration form to Tash Cote at 613-241-5808.
- MAIL your registration form and payment to Tash Cote, Assembly of First Nations, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5.
Registration Fees
Where does your registration fee go?
Registration fees help to offset the direct costs of organizing National Summits, Forums and Chiefs Assemblies, including facility rentals, audio/visual equipment, interpretation services, webcasting, registration services, facilitators, meeting kits, translation, signage, catering, and drum groups.
PRE-REGISTRATION BONUS:
Please register using one of our new Self Check-in kiosks at the Cannabis Summit and you will be entered in a draw for great prizes. You will receive a 3 digit code with your confirmation which can be entered on-site at one of the kiosk stations and your badge will be printed automatically for quick pick-up.
FEES
Chief/Proxy (proxy letter required):
First Nation Citizen:
Observer and Non-Government Organization:
Other Governments:
Senior Citizen (age 65 and older):
Student (valid student card required):
Veteran:
Elder:
Accredited Media:
Pre-Registration (August 30, 2019)
$350
$350
$600
$600
$50
$50
Complimentary
Complimentary
Complimentary
Hotel Accommodations
Our host hotel for the Summit is The Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia. The room rate is $295/night plus applicable taxes.
| Book your group rate for AFN National Cannabis Summit You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event. |
| Event Summary: |
| Please state – AFN National Cannabis Summit |
| Start Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 |
| End Date: Friday, September 6, 2019 |
| Last Day to Book: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 |
| Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: |
To book your room by phone, please call the hotel direct at 604-682-3377 or by e-mail: [email protected]
Please mention AFN National Cannabis Summit to access the group rate.
Travel
Flight Centre
If you do not have a preferred travel agent and require assistance making your travel arrangements to the Forum, please contact Tyler Brennan at Flight Centre Business Travel.
Tyler Brennan, Assistant Manager
Flight Centre Business Travel – Glebe
763 Bank Street – Room B
Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3
Telephone: 613-321-0120
Toll-free: 1-877-565-5295
Fax: 613-321-0426
E-mail: [email protected]
Air Canada Airlines:
Visit www.aircanada.com and enter promotion code in the search panel.
Promotion Code
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Applicable Rules
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Vancouver, YVR (BC)
- The travel period begins September 2, 2019 and ends September 7, 2019.
- No discount will apply to Basic or Standard fare bookings.
Westjet Airlines:
We are happy to confirm that for the upcoming First Nations Cannabis Summit, we are able to offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares into Vancouver.
To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.
Travel from: September 2 to September 9, 2019
| Coupon code: *Guest web/Travel Agent web | C84DB52 |
| Promo code: *Travel Agent GDS only | WVV93 |
Contacts
For more information, please visit the AFN website at www.afn.ca or contact:
Coordinator
Joyce McDougall
Telephone: 613-241-6789, ext. 199
Fax: 613-241-5808
E-mail: [email protected]
General Inquiries
Victor Carter
Telephone: 613-241-6789 ext. 335
Fax: 613-241-5808
E-mail: [email protected]
Registration Inquiries
Tash Cote
Telephone: 613-241-6789, ext. 274
Fax: 613-241-5808
E-mail: [email protected]
On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!