First Nations Schools Association,
#113-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 1A2
Phone: 604-925-6087 Fax: 604-925-6097 Toll Free 1-877-422-3672
FunFRIENDS Program FRIENDS for LifeYouthProgram:
Training for Teachers and Parents of Pre-K-Gr.1, and Grades6-7 students
March 14th15th, 2011–Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC
The First Nations Schools Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the First Nations Health Council, is pleased to announce training for teachers and parents in First Nations schools in the new Fun FRIENDS and FRIENDS for Life Youth programs. The Fun FRIENDS curriculum is specifically for teachers and parents of Pre-K – Grade One students. The Youth program is designed for teachers and parents of grades 67 students.
The curricula focus on developing strategies and habits to assist students in dealing successfully with stress and anxiety. The exercises throughout the program provide children with the tools for building supportive, healthy, relationships, encouraging them to adopt an optimistic, positive outlook on their future. The Youth program is geared for older kids, and builds on the strategies and skills introduced in the Child curriculum. For this year, the new Fun FRIENDStraining is being offered in place of the Child program intended for grades 3 – 5 teachers.
Teachers and Parents of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 1, and Grades 6 &7 students in First Nations schools are invited to register for the FRIENDS for Life training. The event will be held at:
The Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC, March 14th & 15th, 2011
*The hotel offers free shuttle to and from the airport; please use this service as no reimbursement will be made for taxis to and from the airport.
FNSA will cover travel and accommodation costs for one teacher and one parent per school. If there are places available and a school would like to register additional participants, the travel and accommodation costs will be the responsibility of the school. Due to budget limitations, registration is capped atthe first 30 registrants for Fun FRIENDS and the first 30 for the FRIENDS for LifeYouth program. The full two-day agenda will be sent out 2-3 weeks before the event. Notification/updates regarding available spots will also be sent to schools in the weeks prior to the event.
Please complete the attached registration form and fax or email to:
Barb O’Neill, at First Nations Education Steering Committee
Fax: 604-925-6097
For further information contact:
Curtis Mallett
FNESC/FNSA
(604) 925-6087
1-877-422-3672
Friends for Life Training Registration Form
RSVP: Barb O’Neill – 604-925-6097 Before February 4th, 2011
Friends Training –Richmond, BC, March 14th & 15th, 2011
(Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport)
deadline February 4th, 2011
Parent Name: ______
Teacher Name: ______Teacher of Grade level: ______
School: ______
Address: ______
Contact No:______Fax No:______
Email Address:***______
Email will be used for information emailed before and confirmation. Please print clearly
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If you require accommodations, please complete the following:
#1 Name: ______
Accommodation Dates: Arrive ______Depart ______
Do you have food allergies? □ Yes□ No List specific food allergies:
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#2 Name: ______
Accommodation Dates: Arrive ______Depart ______
Do you have food allergies? □ Yes□ No List specific food allergies:
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Workshop Venue: Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road
Richmond, BC
Phone: 604-276-8181
FNESC/FNSA will book room and provide confirmation, please include your email address for confirmation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Most hotels have a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you must cancel your reservation please do so by contacting the hotel directly. FNSA is not responsible for canceling your guest room reservation. If you fail to cancel, or simply do not show, you will be invoiced for the guest room (plus taxes) reserved in your name.
Please return this request by February 4th, 2011 to: Barb O’Neill @ 604-925-6097 or email to