CFARSociety Circle for Aboriginal Relations Speaker Schedule

Day 1 May 19th, 2010

7:00am - 9:00am Conference Registration & breakfast - Enoch ballroom & foyer 9:00am - 9:30am Opening Remarks, Prayer - Enoch ballroom 9:30am - 10:30am Keynote Speaker: Land Use Planning in Economic Development – Both On and Off Reserve - Chief Carolyn Buffalo, - Enoch CD 10:30am - 11:00am Networking Break 11:00am - 12:00pm Interactive Workshop # 1 #1 Land Management - Integrating Watershed and Other Values into the Planning Process - Lisa Fox (Sustainability Resources) & Vivienne Beisel (Beisel Law) - River ballroom 1,2 #2 Treaty Rights and Land Stewardship - Bee Schadeck & Germaine Conacher (Calliou Group) - Enoch AB #3 Building Strong Relations through Effective Community Engagement - Jeff Cook (Beringia Community Planning Inc.) - Enoch EF

12:00pm - 1:00pm Buffet Lunch - Enoch ballroom

1:00pm - 2:00pm Panel Session #1 – Perspectives on Land Use • Dr. Marc Stevenson (Consultant and appointment to the Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council for the Lower Athabasca Region Land Use Plan) • Jason Goodstriker (Former Regional Chief of for the Assembly of ) • Melody Lepine (Mikisew Cree First Nation, Government & Industry Relations) • Gerald Cunningham (former President, Métis Settlements General Council)

2:00pm - 3:00pm Interactive Workshop #2 #1 Land Management - Integrating Watershed and Other Values into the Planning Process - Lisa Fox (Sustainability Resources) & Vivienne Beisel (Beisel Law) - River Cree ballroom 1,2 #2 Treaty Rights and Land Stewardship - Bee Schadeck & Germaine Conacher (Calliou Group) - Enoch AB #3 Building Strong Relations through Effective Community Engagement - Jeff Cook (Beringia Community Planning Inc.) - Enoch EF

3:00pm - 3:30pm Networking Break 3:30pm – 4:30pm National and International Best Practices shared on Indigenous Peoples Community Planning and Relations-Aaron Aubin (Dillon Consulting Ltd.) - Enoch CD 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Reception (cash bar) - Enoch ballroom foyer 7:00pm Gala Dinner & Evening Entertainment - Jared Sowan - Enoch ballroom

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Day 2 May 20th, 2010

7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast - Enoch ballroom & foyer 8:30am - 8:45am Opening remarks & prayer- Enoch ballroom 8:45am – 9:45am Land-use Framework and Regional Planning- Dave Bartesko (Land Use Secretariat) - Enoch CD 9:45am - 10:45am Lessons Learned - Richard Davis and Eva Whitehead (Loon River First Nation) - Enoch CD 10:45am - 11:15am Networking Break/Hotel Check out 11:15am – 12:15pm Interactive Workshop #3 #1 Land Management - Integrating Watershed and Other Values into the Planning Process - Lisa Fox (Sustainability Resources) & Vivienne Beisel (Beisel Law) - River Cree ballroom 1,2 #2 Treaty Rights and Land Stewardship - Bee Schadeck & Germaine Conacher (Calliou Group) - Enoch AB #3 Building Strong Relations through Effective Community Engagement - Jeff Cook (Beringia Community Planning Inc.) - Enoch EF

12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch - Enoch ballroom

1:15pm – 2:15pm Case Study Timberline & In-SCHUCK-ch Nation Patience, Planning, Progress, Potholes, and Potential - David Carson (Timberline Natural Resource Group Ltd.) - Enoch CD 2:15pm – 3:15pm Panel Session #2 – Perspectives on Alberta’s Land Use Planning - Enoch CD • Dave Bartesko ( Land Use Secretariat) • Greg Brady (Devon Energy) • David Carson (Timberline Natural Resource Group) • Erin McGregor (Alberta Culture and Community Spirit)

3:15pm Conference Wrap up/Door Prizes CFARSociety Circle for Aboriginal Relations Stewardship: Integrating Cultural Values in Land Use Planning

Circle for Aboriginal Relations (CFAR) is pleased to present our 2010 Conference, Stewardship: Integrat- ing Cultural Values in Land Use Planning. Land use planning is a key aspect of living and working within Alberta. Planning provides Alberta with the tools to manage growth and balance the province’s economic needs with environmental and social considerations. Aboriginal community engagement is a key aspect of successful land use planning, within Alberta and beyond. Specifically, how do we integrate cultural values into land use planning? What does “stewardship” mean to Aboriginal communities, Alberta and natural resource developers?

CFAR has brought together a host of high profile speakers with direct and relevant experience in land use planning, to explore the integration of cultural values in land use planning. In addition to representation from Alberta First Nations, the Metis Settlements General Council, industry and government, we are excited to provide delegates with a broader inter-provincial and international perspective. In addition, this year’s conference promises to offer the same great networking opportunities, professional development opportunities and a number of interactive workshop sessions.

Keynote Speaker - Chief Carolyn Buffalo Chief Carolyn M. Buffalo, B.A, L.L.B was elected as the Chief of Montana Cree Nation in October 2008. In August of 2005, she was elected to the Montana Band Council. Additionally, she owned and operated the Buffalo Law Office, and was called to the Bar of Alberta in 1996. She has been a member of the Law Society of Alberta ever since.

Chief Buffalo is the President of the Maskwacis Justice Society, whose mandate is to establish court and support services thereunder in Maskwacis. She has served on the Board of Trustees for the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Division since 2007. Additionally, Chief Buffalo was the Education Coordinator for the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, and a proof-reader and editor of law publications for the First Nations Resource Council.

From 1986 to 1990, Chief Buffalo participated in the National Youth Parliament of Canada, first as an opposition backbencher and ultimately as Prime Minister. She has made appearances on CBC Radio, and has been interviewed by Maclean’s Magazine.

Chief Buffalo is the recipient of an Alberta Centennial Medallion and an Aboriginal Role Model Award. She is currently a member of the Indigenous Bar Association.

Chief Buffalo has been married to Richard Jackson of Saddle Lake, Alberta, for 16 years. She is proud mother to Chloe (15), Graham (11), and Noah (8, who has cerebral palsy).

She is descendant of Mostosomay, a headman under Chief Kanatakasu, and of Chief Bobtail, who signed the Adhesion to Treaty Six at Blackfoot Crossing in September of 1877, wherein the Maskwacis Cree Bands were added to the Treaty. She is a member of the Montana Indian Band, and is full blooded Nehiyew (Plains Cree) and a practitioner of the Nehiyaw way of life. Chief Buffalo completed two half-marathons in Red Deer, Alberta. Abstract Land use planning is, and always has been important for the Indigenous Peoples. Our lives depended on it, and the bounty it gave. Increasingly, we have had to do a paradigm shift in the way we view land as an asset, now and for the future. Montana Cree Nation has 10 square miles of reserve land (not including Pigeon Lake reserve lands), fee simple land holdings in Alberta, and in Midland, TX, USA. Recently, we have undertaken a major change in how we do business with respect to our landholdings; a major departure from past practice. What does this mean for our future? What impacts will it have with respect to our land, the environment, and our relationships with our neighbours? How does this compare with what our Elders have taught us about our relationship with the land? continued on reverse CFARSociety Circle for Aboriginal Relations Stewardship: Integrating Cultural Values in Land Use Planning

Emcee - Hal Eagletail Hal Eagletail is a member of the Tsuu T’ina Nation and owns and operates Eaglestar Enterprises Ltd. Hal is involved with his community, government & industry as an advisor specializing in Northern Plains culture and customs. He is also an event organizer and is renowned as a Master of Ceremonies for Powwows, Rodeos and industry events. Hal has participated in organizing personnel and logistics for major motion pictures filmed in Alberta and has worked with prestigious personalities in the film industry.

Hal has helped business and industry since 1990 better understand the cultural and business balance you must achieve when dealing with First Nations. He has helped educate the Calgary City Police Service and Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary. In addition, he has taught the staff from many Oil and Gas companies including Husky, Exxon, Encana, Trident and Pembina. Hal believes that making the right, respectful first impression is paramount to successful joint ventures between industry and First Nations. Hal has been instrumental in facilitating many industry and Aboriginal relationships.

Aaron Aubin, ACP, MCIP Aaron Aubin, ACP, MCIP is an Aboriginal Planner and Associate with Dillon Consulting Limited. He is a member of the Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala First Nation in and is active in the Aboriginal community through several volunteer efforts and personal donation of an Aboriginal scholarship assisting Aboriginal youth gain access to post-secondary education.

Aaron is also the Chair of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) Indigenous Peoples Planning Committee; that plays an active role in promoting professional planning and capacity building in Indigenous Peoples communities across Canada. In 2008, he was the co-editor for CIP’s first issue of Plan Canada on Indigenous Peoples Planning which was distributed to First Nations and Aboriginal communities across Canada. In the same year he was also the conference co-chair on the first Indigenous Peoples planning stream at CIP’s national annual conference drawing delegates from New Zealand, United States, and Mexico. Currently, Aaron is working with the United States and other countries around the world to develop a memorandum of understanding between the respective professional planning organizations to share best practices, resources and instigate further dialog to developing planning capacity in Indigenous Peoples communities. Aaron has worked with Aboriginal communities in British Columbia, Alberta, , and for a number of years and is a sought after Aboriginal speaker, leader and planner. He works actively with a number of clients across Canada where he is asked to provide advice on traditional knowledge, community planning, community/environmental indicators, housing, population growth, economic development and intergovernmental relations.

Abstract Many know the current Aboriginal trends in Canada: fast growing predominately young Aboriginal population; increasing numbers of Aboriginal people in Canada’s major urban centres; significant cash and land treaty settlements; increase in Aboriginal community’s participation in large economic development projects and rapid deterioration of Aboriginal culture and language.

However did you know there are more than 370 million indigenous peoples in some 90 countries worldwide and that Canada has the second largest Aboriginal concentration in the world – second to New Zealand? Many of the issues facing Canada’s Aboriginal peoples are being experienced in other countries around the world.

In this session, through national and international case studies and best practices we will: discuss current trends and practices in Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples community planning; look at how culture, language and lands are being protected for future generations; and review what new relationships and partnerships are being developed. CFARSociety Circle for Aboriginal Relations Stewardship: Integrating Cultural Values in Land Use Planning

Native Dancers Merle Thunderchild Merle is from the Thunderchild First Nation and has been a champion dancer since he could walk. Merle aka Sim is well known and has been a fancy dancer extraordinaire. Paula Weasel Head Paula is from the Blood Tribe in Southern Alberta and is a jingle dress dancer. Paula has been dancing for a number of years and has danced throughout North America. Gene Ouellette Gene is a First Nation traditional dancer from the Mistawasis First Nation in Saskatchewan. Gene has danced for the past 6 years and has also danced throughout North America.

Jeff Cook, M.A.P Beringia Community Planning Inc

Jeff Cook is the Principal of Beringia Community Planning Inc., a dynamic, participatory-based planning organization specializing in First Nations strategic & comprehensive community planning (CCP), as well as sector and project based planning in areas of socio-economic development, land use, housing & infrastructure, health & wellness, governance, and cultural tourism. With 19 years of experience, Jeff brings a fresh and innovative approach to community planning practice. He emphasizes long-lasting planning relationships based on trust, respect, social inclusion, friendship, transformative learning, capacity development and fun.

To compliment Jeff’s community experience, he completed a Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning from UBC in 2002. Jeff is especially known for his expertise in CCP, evidenced by his ongoing commitment to community facilitation and CCP training, national and provincial planning awards, CCP conference design and lead facilitation, international speaking engagements, and various research initiatives including two articles in Plan Canada and his recent reports: Gaining Momentum: Sharing 96 Best Practices of First Nations Comprehensive Community Planning (2009); and Land Use Planning Coordinator Training Program: Planning Curriculum and Tools for Aboriginal Communities (2009).

Abstract Building Strong Relations through Effective Community Engagement

As Aboriginal communities continue to build long-term community self-reliance through the control and management of land use, land use planning is benefiting Aboriginal communities in numerous ways by helping to: negotiate treaties and specific land claims, protect and manage natural resources, capture economic development, design sustainable housing and infrastructure, strengthen cultural identity and values, improve social relations, and increase local capacity.

At the heart of land use planning and management, is the opportunity and ability to meaningfully engage citizens, communities, agencies, governments and businesses across a broad spectrum of needs and preferences - in ways that build long-lasting relationships that are culturally appropriate, mutually respectful and broadly beneficial. This one hour interactive planning session will engage participants in a dialogue to identify methods, tools and techniques that inspire meaningful community engagement and outcomes. The dialogue will be guided by questions such as: 1. How can we empower and support Aboriginal communities to better serve their land use planning and management needs? 2. What are the innovative opportunities that external agencies, governments and industry can engage Aboriginal communities? 3. How can we create meaningful partnerships that are mutually beneficial? continued on reverse CFARSociety Circle for Aboriginal Relations Stewardship: Integrating Cultural Values in Land Use Planning

Bee Calliou Schadeck, Devon Canada Bee has many years of experience bringing people together from all walks of life. Bee's specialty is delivering Aboriginal Awareness training with laughter, personal experiences and understanding. She is a member of the Michel First Nation, Treaty #6. Bee has been working in Aboriginal Relations since 1992 and is currently employed part time as Devon Canada’s Senior Aboriginal Relations Advisor; she splits her time between Devon and offering Aboriginal Awareness sessions to a variety of companies and organizations.

Bee has had the opportunity to act as a speaker and facilitator at seminars, conferences, churches, colleges, universities, schools, the RCMP and numerous oil and gas companies. Bee has also been honoured by being given the role of Elder at various functions.

Germaine Conacher, Calliou Group

Germaine brings experience working with numerous Alberta Aboriginal communities, including work at the Royal Alberta Museum where she was responsible for Alberta's repatriation legislation and consulting with Blackfoot communities. Germaine has experience conducting Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge studies with communities in Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. She also led the Aboriginal consultation programs for oil sands projects in the Athabasca oil sands region. Germaine has supported Bee in delivering presentations and Awareness sessions to a variety of audiences.

Abstract Land stewardship is the practice of managing lands to ensure natural systems are maintained for future generations. This principle has existed in Aboriginal culture for centuries and is an important component of the treaties signed between Aboriginal Nations and the Canadian Crown. This presentation looks at the treaties and discusses how/if the promises and commitments made by the Crown influences land stewardship today. With the current development of a land-use framework in the province of Alberta, this topic is particularly relevant as the Crown needs to balance the protection of treaty rights with other interests.

Dave Bartesko, Land Use Secretariat Dave Bartesko is the senior consultation manager for the Land Use Secretariat. He has been with the department for 35 years, 12 of which were at various field locations. He has been working on the Land-use Framework since January 2006.

Dave is a registered professional forest technologist. He is a past president of the College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists.

Abstract: The Government of Alberta has committed to a new and comprehensive approach to align policy, planning and decision-making to better balance conservation and development of our land and natural resources. The Land-use Framework is a significant step forward in the evolution of land-use planning. With the framework, the government is implementing a land use planning and decision-making system which will help us manage our growth pressures and consider economic, environmental and social opportunities and challenges in these future decisions. The presentation will provide a background, an update and highlight areas that may be of interest to the inclusive Aboriginal community.

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Erin McGregor, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit Erin McGregor is the Director of Aboriginal Consultation for the Ministry of Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, operating out of the Historic Resources Management Branch in Edmonton. Alberta Culture and Community Spirit works with Aboriginal Communities toward the protection of traditional use sites of an historic resources nature. This includes consulting or delegating consultation with First Nations on their traditional use sites that may be impacted by land development projects. Prior to working for the Government of Alberta, Erin spent a number of years working at the University of Alberta as an archival researcher for Aboriginal history projects.

Melody Lepine, Mikisew Cree First Nation Ms. Lepine is a member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and was raised in Alberta’s oldest settlement, Fort , Alberta. Her family and community teachings in environmental values and stewardship at a young age motivated Ms. Lepine to advance her education and study environmental conservation sciences at the University of Alberta. This balance in teachings of both traditional knowledge and western science has become Ms. Lepine’s key strength in her professional career. Ms. Lepine has been working directly for her First Nation for the past seven years, first as the environmental coordinator and now currently as the Director of the Government and Industry Relations (GIR) department. The GIR is mandated to manage the resource development consultation with government and industry in what is now becoming one of the most industrial impacted regions in the world. As she leads her GIR team, Ms Lepine is to oversee and manage complex and challenging environmental, social and cultural issues that the Mikisew Cree is inundated with. During her time with the GIR, Ms. Lepine has been managing numerous files for the Miksiew Cree some of which include five oil sands regulatory interventions, developing the Mikisew Cree consultation protocol, four traditional land use studies, numerous oil sands application reviews, initiating a community based environmental monitoring program and multiple government policy initiatives including the recent Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and

Dr. Marc Stevenson Consultant and Treaty 6 appointment to the Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council for the Lower Athabasca Region Land Use Plan

Marc Stevenson (PhD) is the former Aboriginal Program Manager for the Sustainable Forest Management Network. The author of numerous journal articles, books and edited volumes, Marc has conducted research with Canada’s Inuit, First Nations and Métis communities on social, economic, environmental and political issues directly relevant to them for the last 30 years. He currently provides research, consulting services and policy advice to Aboriginal, government and industry clients on a broad range of issues at the interface of Aboriginal and resource development.

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David M. Carson, R.P.F., Timberline Natural Resource Group Ltd.

David Carson is a husband and father of three. He is a Professional Forester and he makes his home in Victoria British Columbia. As Aboriginal Practice Leader at Timberline Natural Resource Group, Mr. Carson is responsible for ensuring that Timberline consistently builds value for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients alike who interface with Aboriginal communities. Building on twenty-seven years of comprehensive experience in Ontario, , and throughout British Columbia, Mr. Carson’s core competencies are in strategic planning, consultation and referrals processes, information management and decision support, community partnerships and capacity building, forest management and inventory systems, and project management. He is an effective communicator and team builder. Mr. Carson has been assisting In-SHUCK-ch Nation for over a decade.

Abstract Patience, Planning, Progress, Potholes, and Potential

Integrating cultural values in land use planning is only one of many ways in which In-SHUCK-ch Nation is pushing forward on their agenda of economic development, social advancement, and cultural rebirth. This case study will illustrate how the Nation has initiated multiple programs to move from poverty and disenfranchisement toward their potential. Governance and treaty, land use planning and a new park, forest harvesting, environmental protection, consultation, power production, and cultural programs all contribute to progress. Potholes, both figurative and literal, are also part of the picture and these will be presented as well.

Lisa M. Fox, Sustainability Resources

Lisa Maria Fox is founder and Executive Director of Sustainability Resources, a not-for-profit environmental management consulting firm that provides professional and academic resources to governments, stewardship groups, and corporations.

Lisa has spent the past several years providing professional resources to initiatives across the province that pertain to resource management, water and land stewardship and sustainable communities. Lisa has a strong background in community development, municipal environmental management, and public policy processes. She has participated in the creation and management of several water conservation, planning and stewardship projects at both the community and provincial levels. She is an active volunteer and serves as an Alternate Director of the Alberta Water Council, a Director of the Bow River Basin Council, and she is currently serving on the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council for the Land Use Framework. CFARSociety Circle for Aboriginal Relations Stewardship: Integrating Cultural Values in Land Use Planning

Vivienne Beisel

Vivienne Beisel has a B.A. in Native Studies, a law degree, and a Masters in Law. She wrote and published her master’s thesis on Aboriginal water rights and the duty to consult. She is also a trained mediator and negotiator, specializing in high conflict situations. Ms. Beisel has over 15 years of experience teaching Native Studies and law. Besides having a busy Aboriginal law practice, she teaches at the University of Calgary’s International Indigenous Studies program, she is a volunteer member the Bow River Basin Council’s Legislation and Policy Committee, the Safe Drinking Water Foundation Board, the Circle for Aboriginal Relations board, and serves on the steering committee of the Assembly of First Nations water commission.

Vivienne Beisel received her Mediation training from Saskatoon Community Mediation in 1996 and her facilitator training from Canadian Crossroads International in 1994. She studied alternative dispute resolution at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law. Since she received her training, she has facilitated hundreds of meetings and workshops, and has mediated numerous high conflict meetings and negotiations.

Greg Brady, Devon Canada Corporation

Greg Brady is Manager of Devon Canada Corporation’s Aboriginal Relations Team, a licensed Land Agent and Commissioner for Oaths with responsibility for managing and facilitating Devon’s policies and relationships with Aboriginal communities across Devon’s Western Canadian and northern operations.

During his 22-year career with Devon and its predecessor companies, Greg has held a range of roles such as coordinator seismic data acquisition and operations. He has extensive experience in land management, where his responsibilities have ranged from conducting site assessments for contamination and liability, as well as coordinating the company’s reclamation program. Greg has also managed lease acquisition and construction activities for well sites, pipelines and associated facilities and as a land agent.

He currently chairs the Western Aboriginal Affairs Committee at the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), and has been actively involved in working with First Nations and the Crown across Devon’s Western Canadian and northern operations on consultation issues for over 10 years. He was acknowledged by the for his work related to business development and community support and was made honorary Chief of the Kehewin Cree Nation.

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Richard Davis, Loon River First Nation Richard has served in council, both as Councillor and Chief, for his First Nation, the , for 15 years. Richard served in the capacity of the Director of Education for the Lesser Regional Council for 10 years. This was when the Regional Council was comprised of 11 First Nations. Richard ‘s duties included renegotiating 14 new Tuition Agreements, management of nine staff, management of the formal education K• 12, post secondary education, adult education and proposal driven financial agreements that included both administrative and program funding. Richard served as one of the six Chiefs’ representatives who were successful in getting the legislation passed for Casinos on Reserves in Treaties #6, 7 and 8.

Eva Whitehead, Loon River First Nation Eva is currently employed by the First Nation as Oil and Gas Manager. Prior to that Eva worked in the consultation and TLU department with First Nations.

The work that was done with the Elders of the Loon River First Nation was a job that Eva enjoyed immensely. It included interviews in Cree, site visits, transcribing all interviews, and now in the process of completing their book. The creation of the Consultation Unit at Loon River helps to deal with Government and Industry on traditional lands.

Abstract Richard first drafted, and was successful, in conducting Traditional land Use and Occupancy Studies in 1997. The first comprehensive study he was able to research was the one that included the three First Nations on the south shores of Lesser Slave Lake; Swan River, Driftpile and Sucker Creek. Throughout this study they were very fortunate to interview over 130 Elders and Bush experts. The results of this study are mind boggling. The Elders of the three First Nations were very excited and totally cooperative in sharing their stories. This regional study brought all the Elders together many times to share their knowledge and many times, confirm and add this knowledge to the history of our people. This was the most comprehensive knowledge of their history and the negotiating of Treaty #8 that gave him a true understanding of his heritage and place in this world. It made Richard very proud to be a First Nation person.

The second study Richard managed was for the Loon River First Nation. This is a very wonderful community with a group of very knowledgeable Elders and community members. This study was conducted strictly in the Cree language. This is very unique in today's modern times.

The main objective in getting these studies done is to preserve and protect our history. Through these types of studies, he is putting the knowledge of the Elders on record. Prior to conducting these studies, most of the knowledge of the Elders was not captured.

The next step that Loon River under took was to create a Consultation Unit to deal with government and industrial foot prints on our traditional lands.

Jared Sowan – Gala Dinner Entertainment Jared Sowan is one of Canada's most dynamic new Aboriginal artists. He is a first-prize winner of Canada's Aboriginal Icon national talent search and makes his home in the province of Alberta. Jared's repertoire encompasses folk, blues, funk, pop, country, and rock. His distinctive Aboriginal perspective finds its way into all of his music as he sings about happiness, love, loss, and sadness. Jared's exceptional singing talents are matched only by his superb ability to create songs that come straight from the heart. He is a deeply moving on-stage entertainer and is sure to win the hearts of countless fans from sea to shining sea.

Jared Sowan grew up on the Swan River First Nation, Alberta. Jared has been singing since the age of 6 and playing piano since he was 3. Jared has a powerful singing voice that has been described as soulful and deeply moving. 2006 saw the release of Jared's debut album "Eclectically Yours" on Sunshine Records. The album received the 2006 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for Best Blues Album. CFAR CFARCFARSocietySociety Circle for AboriginalSociety Relations CircleCircle for for Aboriginal Aboriginal Relations Relations CONFERENCE SPONSORS CONFERENCECONFERENCE SPONSORS SPONSORS PlatinumPlatinum SponsorsSponsors GoldGold SponsorsSponsors Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors

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