The Assembly of First Nations invites you to the National Forum on First Nations Policing
March 16-17, 2021 (virtual platform)
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time (EST) Activity/Session 11:50 am – 12:00 pm Log-in to Virtual Session
Opening Prayer 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm • Kanentakeron (Michael Mitchell), Knowledge Keeper Introductions, Review of the Agenda 12:05 pm – 12:10 pm • Wina Sioui/Tim Catcheway, Facilitators Opening Remarks • National Chief Bellegarde 12:10 pm – 12:40 pm • Regional Chief Ghislain Picard • Regional Chief Terry Teegee Opening Remarks • Minister Bill Blair 12:40 pm – 1:15 pm • Minister Carolyn Bennett (TBC) • Minister Marc Miller (TBC) • Minister David Lametti (TBC) 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Wellness Break
Discussion Session – Community Safety and First Nations • Indigenous Justice Strategy 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm • Community Safety Plans and Protocols • Building better relationships with First Nations and police services
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Wellness Break Discussion Session - Reforming Police Services • TRC Calls to Action and MMIWG Calls for Justice 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm (Inclusion of provincial Inquiries and reports) • Priorities for Policing Reform and Independent Oversight • Alternative Models for Community Safety
Closing Remarks and Summary 3:50 pm – 3:55 pm • Wina Sioui/Tim Catcheway, Facilitators Closing Prayer 3:55 pm – 4:00 pm • Kanentakeron (Michael Mitchell), Knowledge Keeper 4:00 pm Conclusion The Assembly of First Nations invites you to the National Forum on First Nations Policing
March 16-17, 2021 (virtual platform)
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Time (EST) Activity/Session 11:50 am – 12:00 pm Log-in to Virtual Session
Opening Prayer 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm • Kanentakeron (Michael Mitchell), Knowledge Keeper Introductions, Review of the Agenda 12:05 pm – 12:10 pm • Wina Sioui/Tim Catcheway, Facilitators Plenary Session with Q&A • First Nations Policing Program 12:10 pm – 1:00 pm • Priorities for First Nations Policing Reform • Police Governance
Discussion Session – First Nations Policing • Enhancing Existing Services 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Expanding First Nations Policing • Development of Essential Services Legislation
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Wellness Break
Discussion Session – First Nations Policing • Priorities for First Nations Policing as an Essential Service Legislation 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm • Jurisdictional Issues • Resources and Capacity
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Wellness Break Forum Wrap Up – Regional Chief Ghislain Picard and Regional Chief Terry Teegee 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm • Review of main points from discussion sessions and takeaways • Commitments for reform and enhanced First Nations policing services
Closing Remarks and Summary 3:45 pm – 3:50 pm • Wina Sioui/Tim Catcheway, Facilitators Closing Prayer 3:55 pm – 4:00 pm • Kanentakeron (Michael Mitchell), Knowledge Keeper 4:00 pm Conclusion