Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
First Nations of Quebec-Labrador Youth Network
Registration Form Gathering of Youth and Elders July 12 to 15 2018 – Centre Vacances Lac Simon, Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf
Participant Information Surname : First name :
Age : Sex: M □ F □ Spoken language :
Community : Nation :
Permanent address : Telephone :
Email :
Departure address to the Gathering : (if different from permanent address)
Is the participant suffering from an allergy? Yes □ No □
If so, identify : ______
Reference Person’s Information (Band Council or Committee / Youth Council or Committee / Elders’ Council) see item 2 of this document Name : Phone:
Fax : Email :
Participant’s transportation information : PLEASE CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION
Community Means of Transportation Check Whapmagoostui Flight to Quebec City. Shuttle up to Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf.
Natuashish, Sheshatshiu, Kawawachikamach, Flight to Sept-Îles Matimekush, Pakuashipi, Unamen Shipu. Bus from Sept-Îles to Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf
Nutashkuan, Ekuanitshit, Mani-Utenam Car-pooling up to Sept-Îles Bus from Sept-Îles to Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf Pessamit, Essipit Bus from Sept-Îles will pick you up on the way
Chisasibi, Wemindji, Eastmain, Waskaganish, Car-pooling up to Val d’Or Nemiscau, Waswanipi, Pikogan, Timiskaming, Bus from Val d’Or to Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf Lac Simon, Winneway.
Kiticisakik, Kitigan Zibi, Rapid Lake. Car-pooling up to Rapid Lake Bus from Val d’Or will pick you up in Rapid Lake
Akwesasne, Kahnawake, Kanesatake, Mistissini, Car-pooling up to Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf Oujé-Bougoumou, Opitciwan, Manawan, Wemotaci, Mashteuiatsh, Odanak, Wôlinak, Cacouna, Wendake, Gaspé, Gesgapegiag, Listuguj Please indicate your flight number, the date and time of arrival if transportation is by air : (the flight number is on your reservation)
It is mandatory to provide all the information requested in this form in order to confirm your registration. Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
First Nations of Quebec-Labrador Youth Network
Choice of workshops
A limited number of persons can be accepted in each activity. For this reason, each participant is asked to indicate, in order of priority, the activity in which he/she wants to take part in each of the blocks.
Block 1 – Choice of Activities Order of priority 1 to 6
Workshop 1 : How to prepare a partridge
Workshop 2 : Preparing a bannock
Workshop 3 : Hunting techniques
Workshop 4 : Pottery-making
Workshop 5 : Introduction to canoeing
Workshop 6 : Introduction to Mohawk social dances
Blocl 2 – Choice of Activities Order of priority 1 to 6
Workshop 1 : Trapping techniques
Workshop 2 : Traditional arts and crafts
Workshop 3 : Tales and legends (FR)
Workshop 4 : Mohawk legends on the creation of the Earth (ENG)
Workshop 5 : Ceremonies and lifestyles of the Wendat in harmony with the seasons
Workshop 6 : Traditional campsite installation techniques
Block 3 – Choice of Activities Order of priority 1 to 5
Workshop 1 : Identification of medicinal plants
Workshop 2 : Preparing a bannock
Workshop 3 : Preparation of game meat for roasting on a string
Workshop 4 : Pottery-marking
Workshop 5 : Introduction to Mohawk social dances
Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
First Nations of Quebec-Labrador Youth Network
IMPORTANT
1. Who can take part in the Gathering? Registration for the Gathering will be processed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Space is limited according to the following age groups : a. 12 to 17 years of age, necessarily accompanied by a responsible adult : 25 spaces, including accompanying adults b. 18 to 35 : 75 spaces, at the rate of 2 representatives per community c. Elders : 75 spaces, at the rate of 2 elders by community
2. Who should select the participants in the Gathering of Youth and Elders? YOUTH : We strongly recommend that the young people who will participate in the Gathering are selected by the local Youth Committee or Council. On the other hand, if the community does not have a Youth Committee or Council, the Council of the community shall inform the FNQYN of the name of the youth representatives. The FNQYN reserves the right to invite youths from various communities.
ELDERS : We strongly recommend that the Elders who will participate in the Gathering are selected by the community Elders Council. However, if the community does not have an Elders Council, the Council of the community shall inform the AFNQL of the name of the Elders who will take part in the Gathering. The AFNQL reserve the right to invite Elders from various communities.
3. What are the criteria for selecting the participants? We strongly recommend that participants in the Gathering are known as positive « leaders » involved in their community, and comfortable speaking in public.
4. Reimbursement of travel expenses The following travel expenses will be reimbursed for the participation of two (2) youths and two (2) Elders per community, in addition to 25 youths aged 12 to 17.
Expenses reimbursed : · Round trip transportation (see point 8. Transportation in the official invitation letter) · Meals while traveling to the Gathering and return to the community · The rates are 12,00 $ for breakfast, 12,00$ for lunch and 35,00 $ for supper. Expenses for these meals will be reimbursed only if it’s necessary to travel during meal times. · Once on the Gathering site, the meals, accommodations and activities related to the Gathering will be provided. However, participants will be expected to pay for any other personal expenses.
Exception: Travel expenses for 2 participants will be reimbursed for the following communities: Whapmagoostui, Natuashish, Sheshatshiu, Kawawachikamach, Matikekush, Pakuashipi, Unamen Shipu.
The closing date for registration is Friday, June 15, 2018 at 4 pm
Please return your registration form by email to [email protected] or by fax, at 418-842-2660 to the attention of Ms. Annick Tremblay, Regional Youth Coordinator.
For any question pertaining to the Gathering or the registration, please contact Ms. Annick Tremblay, by email, at [email protected] or with Mr. Danny Robertson, by email, at [email protected]. You may also reach us by phone at 418-842-5020. We thank you in advance for your attention and your interest in this event.