8th Fire Gathering
August 15-17, 2014 – Calgary, Alberta
MacEwan Conference & Event Centre – University of Calgary
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada
The 8th Fire Gathering will be three days of inspiring speakers, powerful performances, informative sessions, interactive workshops, and engaging activities.
The focus of The 8th Fire Gathering will include presenting and sharing information on Idle No More, Human Rights Issues, Workers & Union Rights, Aboriginal Treaty Rights, Indigenous Sovereignty and Canadian Sovereignty, the Environment, Community Activism, Progressive Politics, 2015 Federal Vote, and the future of Canada.
The goal of the 8th Fire Gathering is to share knowledge, experience, insights, and information; build relationships and expand networks; and inspire, empower and enable people with the tools and knowledge required to take action and make positive change. Collaboration is the driving force behind the 8th Fire Gathering, individuals and organizations are each an integral part of that powerful dynamic.
The main hall will host plenary sessions with High Profile Keynote Speakers and in the evenings will feature the 8th Fire Gathering Opening Ceremony, Idle No More Teach-In, the 8th Fire Concert, and Aboriginal Comedy Showcase. The three additional spaces will act as breakout rooms, and will host a variety of presentations, workshops, information sessions, panel discussions, focus groups and more. Organizations are invited to offer presentations/sessions which will be placed in room that best suits their focus and anticipated audience. Areas of discussion include:
- Aboriginal Culture & Concerns
- Sovereignty & Politics
- Environment & Building Sustainable Communities
- Worker & Union Rights
Contact http://www.8thfiregathering.ca/
