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6th Annual BC Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forum

The Women in Leadership Foundation in partnership with Squamish Nation would like to invite you to the: 6th Annual BC Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forum – Community Champions on | 2012 Date TBD | 2012 Venue TBD | Vancouver, BC

This forum, presented by Scotiabank, unites people from all backgrounds to celebrate the achievements of accomplished Aboriginal women leaders of all ages. We aim to connect people from different cultures and generations, to share knowledge and to inspire each other through the dialogue of a Forum.

Hear three inspiring women share their powerful messages of empowerment and strength as they describe how they overcame tremendous obstacles to be successful in their careers.

Registration: Admission is FREE. Everyone is welcome.

AWARDS

WIL Scholarship Awards Program

To date, WIL has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to young women across Canada.

2012 Application Information: Deadline is TBD

The Scotiabank Aboriginal Women Leaders Scholarship Award was created in 2007 to recognize Aboriginal women who are active in their communities and support their pursuit of education. Awards are for financial assistance for post-secondary education. A Selection Committee bases their decisions on Aboriginal community involvement, grades, dedication, and financial need. Awards are presented to the recipients at the BC Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forums, which are held annually. Recipients are honoured at each of these Forums.

Two awards of $1,000 each are presented each year.

To Apply: Please email your application including all the documents from the application requirement below to bailey@womeninleadership.ca by Date TBD. Questions? Call us at: (604) 872 6643 or email at: bailey@womeninleadership.ca

Conditions of Eligibility: MUST BE Attending University or College or enrolled in University or College, Aboriginal, Female, Under 30 years of age and Residing in Canada.

Application Requirements

Please provide a ONE-PAGE cover letter describing what qualities and experiences you have that make you a qualified candidate for this award. Please include:

-Full Name,

-Year of Birth,

-City/Town and Province you reside in,

-The name of the University or College you attend and what degree or certificate that is received or expected,

-What First Nation/Band you belong to,

-Recent and relevant employment history, and

-A Description of your leadership experiences and what contributions you have made in your community.

Scotiabank Aboriginal Women Leaders Scholarship Award

The Scotiabank Aboriginal Women Leaders Scholarship Award was created in 2007 to recognize Aboriginal women who are active in their communities and support their pursuit of education.

Awards are for financial assistance for post-secondary education. A Selection Committee bases their decisions on Aboriginal community involvement, grades, dedication, and financial need. Awards are presented to the recipients at the BC Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forums, which are held annually. Recipients are honoured at each of these Forums.

Two awards of $1,000 each are presented each year.

Application Deadline: Please email your application to info@womeninleadership.ca by March 4th 2011.

Conditions of Eligibility

MUST BE:

•Attending University or College or enrolled in University or College

•Aboriginal

•Female

•Under 30 years of age

•Residing in Canada

Application Requirements

Please provide a ONE-PAGE cover letter describing what qualities and experiences you have that make you a qualified candidate for this award. Please include:

-Full Name,

-Year of Birth,

-City/Town and Province you reside in,

-The name of the University or College you attend and what degree or certificate that is received or expected,

-What First Nation/Band you belong to,

-Recent and relevant employment history, and

-A Description of your leadership experiences and what contributions you have made in your community.

Background

The Women in Leadership Foundation is a national, non-profit organization, dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles by delivering inspiring, distinct programming across Canada that supports Canada’s current and future leaders. WIL is a registered charity entering its 8th year of delivering innovative programming in key cities across Canada including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver.

Questions? Call us at: (604) 872 6643 or email at: info@womeninleadership.ca

Provincial Aboriginal WIL Forums

Annual forums in Vancouver recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Aboriginal women and youth in the private and public sectors. The BC Forum is a partnership with Squamish Nation.

Presented by:

2011 Sponsors

2012	ABORIGINAL WIL FORUMS	LOCATION
TBD	BC Aboriginal WIL Forum- Activities: Networking, lunch, keynote, panel, and scholarship awards presentation	VANCOUVERRoundhouse Community Centre

Feedback from Aboriginal Forums:

“WIL gives women a message of empowerment and strength – without losing our identity as women in our communities. With each event the Foundation presents, the audience is full and leaves positively motivated and uplifted.”

“Inspirational, keep annually we need it.”