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NCAI and the Assembly of First Nat ions (AFN) Will Co-Host a Tribal Leaders' Preparatory Meeting for the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the North American Indigenous Peoples ' Caucus will Host a Preparatory Meeting for the World Conference on Indige nous Peoples
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< b>Background
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The United Nations has committed to hos t a World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in New York\, NY. The meeting wi ll take place in September 2014 with its purpose being to generate "\;a concise\, action-oriented outcome document"\; in consultation with mem ber states and indigenous peoples to "\;contribute to the realization o f the rights of indigenous peoples\, pursue the objectives of the United Na tions Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples' and promote the achi evement of all internationally agreed development goals"\; (see attached Modalities Resolution).
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While this international conference is more than a year away\, the preparation and organization of it is a critical component and is occur ring right now. Each global region (e.g.\, North America\, South America\, Arctic) will host preparatory meetings where they will discuss issues they may want to highlight\, as well as decide upon procedural matters such as w ho should participate in drafting sessions\, or serve as delegates to their respective caucus.
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To prepare tribal leade rs for this preparatory meeting\, NCAI will co-host a preparatory meeting f or tribal leaders wishing to participate in the following days North Americ an Indigenous Peoples&rsquo\; preparatory meeting for the WCIP. \;Here is more information\, including registration information &ndash\; for each preparatory meeting.
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Tribal Leaders' Preparatory Meeting
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NCAI and AFN will host a Tribal Lea ders Preparatory Meeting on Thursday\, February 28\, 2013\, from 9am-5pm to discuss the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (Please see the attached Tribal Leaders Preparatory Meeting Agenda).  \;To RSVP for this meeting\, email Derrick Beetso at dbeetso@ncai.org or Roger Jones of AFN at rjones@afn.ca.
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\nAlso\, we will discuss the upcoming Preparatory Meeting for the WCIP (Agenda for this meeti ng attached as well)\, which will occur the following day\, March 1\, and h osted by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation at the Sycuan Resort. \ ;Registration details for this meeting are below.
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Preparatory Meeting Registration Details:
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Register at: http://www.eve ntbrite.com/event/5174280412.
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Lodgin g Details:
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For more hotel information and to make a reserva tion call Sycuan Resort at 1-800-457-5568 or visit online: www.sycuanresort.com
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\nAlternative lodgin g can be found in the area including a Super 8\, 471 Magnolia Ave.\, El Caj on\, CA 92020 (1-855-799-6862). Please note however\, that special rates ha ve not been negotiated with any hotels other than the Sycuan Resort.
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