National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning

Trevor Lewis Chairman NAIIHL Mandate, Vision and Memorandum of Agreement Mandate The establishment of the National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning (NAIIHL) is an exercise of self-determination to meet community needs, and addresses the development of self-realization through the promotion and enhancement of Indigenous languages and cultures. The NAIIHL is a vehicle to represent and assert our distinctiveness, and affirm our Inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty rights and responsibilities as Indigenous nations. Vision The National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning will advance, advocate for and support post-secondary, technical, adult and related Indigenous education for the betterment of our institutions, communities and all people. Meeting Schedule Executive Board Meetings May 6th and 7th - Ottawa June 23 - Winnipeg October 4th and 5th - Calgary January 2005 - Ottawa Annual General Meeting June 24 - 25, 2004 Radison Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, MB Phone : 204 975 6240 Agenda 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Day 1 Prayer Opening Remarks - Chair, guests Indigenous Institutes Showcase Reports and Appointment of Auditor Policy Review and Approval Roundtable Information Sharing/Networking - All Participants will have the opportunity to share institute success stories and table challenging issues. 2005 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education - presentation Day 2 Data Base Template - presentation and approval Funding Formula Model - presentation followed by open discussion Draft Legislation for Indigenous Institutes - presentation and open discussion Communications Strategy Development - brainstorm ideas, opportunites Elections for Executive - eight positions to fill which include Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer Home Members Reports By-Laws (PDF Document)

For More Information: Trevor Lewis (trevorl@fnti.net) First Nations Technical Institute 800-267-2037 (Toll Free) 613-396-2122 (Phone) 613-396-2761 (Fax)