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.

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Provisional Agenda

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Plenary/Workshops/Dialogue Sessions Topics

Cannabis Summit Overview

All activities will be taking place at the RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

At this Forum, you will:

Hear about important ideas and stories from First Nations with Lived-experiences.
Learn more about supports offered by Mental Wellness and Crisis Support Teams.
Provide feedback on the needs assessment report for Mental Wellness Teams.
Engage in dialogue with knowledge holders and government officials on mental wellness.
Learn about trends that support the mental wellness of First Nations.
Reflect on key issues and the developments in the future of mental wellness that may affect First Nations.

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].

Information Fair Registration Form

Presentations

Day 1

Day 2

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.

Register On-line Registration Form Registration Form (Group)

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

$600

$50

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.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring the Assembly of First Nations’ National Mental Wellness Forum and Health Information Fair , please indicate your interest by email to [email protected]

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]

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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

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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!