National Aboriginal Women's Summit to be held July 29-31, 2008 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

"Strong Women, Strong Communities"

Native Women’s Association of Canada President Beverley Jacobs partners with

Northwest Territories Premier Floyd Roland for the second National Aboriginal Women’s Summit

Yellowknife, NT (May 30, 2008) — The Northwest Territories (NWT) will host a major intergovernmental and Aboriginal gathering this summer as NWT Premier Floyd Roland partners with Beverley Jacobs, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, in co-hosting the second National Aboriginal Women’s Summit. With support from the Government of Canada, this historic gathering is scheduled for July 29th to 31st in Yellowknife.

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Official NAWS website

Final Agenda

Summit Program

NAWS II Backgrounder

Linking NAWS I Recommendations to NAWS II Breakout Sessions

Looking Back at NAWS I in Corner Brook

An Open Letter to the Residents of Yellowknife

Letter

Summit Recommendations

NAWS II Summary Report

NAWS II Summary Report (Inuktitut)

NWAC Position Papers

Aboriginal Holistic Approaches to Healing and Wellness

Aboriginal Women in the Canadian Justice System

Culturally Relevant Gender Based Analysis

Domestic and International Policies and Law regarding Aboriginal Women's Rights

Embracing Cultural and Traditional Knowledge

Leadership Creation: Economic Development and Removing Barriers, Self-Government

      and Traditional Knowledge/Governance

Restoring Balance, Addressing Poverty and Building Healthy Communities