Upcoming Events


Release of the Vancouver report for the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study

Monday, June 20, 2011

5:00 – 9:00pm*

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre

1607 East Hastings Street

Everyone welcome to attend.

There is no cost for admission.

*Food and Refreshments will be served from 4:30 – 5:00pm.

*Parking is limited so please arrive early to secure parking in the neighbourhood.


You are cordially invited to attend the presentation on the Metro Vancouver results of the Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Study by Ginger Gosnell-Myers of the Environics Institute, featuring an expert panel from Vancouver’s Aboriginal Community – the Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council, with Emcee –  MVAEC Co-Chair Christine Smith.

In 2009, members of Vancouver’s Aboriginal community took part in a national survey of urban Aboriginal Peoples where hundreds of people were interviewed about life in the city, their values, community relations, aspirations, and identity.

Ginger will be highlighting the findings of the study which will include the methodology of the project and findings from both the national, and local Vancouver perspective.

What does it mean to be First Nations or Métis and living in Vancouver? What are the connections people have to their communities? How does Vancouver rank for opportunities, happiness, culture, politics, and identity in comparison to other major Canadian cities urban Aboriginal communities? These results will be looked at, and much more.

Agenda:

4:30 – 5:00pm: Food and refreshments served

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Opening prayer; Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council Co-Chair, Christine Smith;  Mayor Gregor Robertson proclamation on National Aboriginal Day in Vancouver; Funders remarks – Vancouver Foundation; Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy; more TBD

6:00pm – 7:15pm: Results presentation, Ginger Gosnell-Myers, Environics Institute

7:15pm – 7:45pm: Q&A

7:45pm – 8:30pm: Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council Panel discussion (MVAEC)

8:30pm – 9:00pm: MVAEC Q&A

9:00pm: Closing

For more information, please visit www.uaps.ca, or contact Ginger at Ginger.Gosnell-Myers@environics.ca.

Sponsored by: The Environics Institute, The City of Vancouver, The Vancouver Foundation, Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy, Royal Bank of Canada, Tides Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, John Lefebvre



Release of the Thunder Bay results for the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

11:30am-2:00pm

Ka-Ni-Chi-Hih, 1700 Dease Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario


There is no cost for admission.

You are cordially invited to attend the presentation on the Thunder Bay results of the Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Study by Ginger Gosnell-Myers of the Environics Institute.

In 2009, members of Thunder Bay’s Aboriginal community took part in a national survey of urban Aboriginal Peoples where hundreds of people were interviewed about life in the city, their values, community relations, aspirations, and identity.

Ginger will be highlighting the findings of the study which will include the methodology of the project and findings from both the national, and local Thunder Bay perspective.

What does it mean to be First Nations or Métis and living in Thunder Bay? What are the connections people have to their communities? How does Thunder Bay rank for opportunities, happiness, culture, politics, and identity in comparison to other major Canadian cities urban Aboriginal communities? These results will be looked at, and much more.

For more information, please visit www.uaps.ca, or contact Ginger at Ginger.Gosnell-Myers@environics.ca.

Food and Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by: The Environics Institute, Royal Bank of Canada, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, The Province of Ontario, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada


Release of the Edmonton specific results for the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study

Thursday, May 19th 2011

5:00pm-7:00pm

Chateau Louie Hotel, 11727 Kingsway

Edmonton, Alberta

Admission is free.

You are cordially invited to attend the presentation on the Edmonton results of the Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Study by Ginger Gosnell-Myers of the Environics Institute.

In 2009, members of Edmonton’s Aboriginal community took part in a national survey of urban Aboriginal Peoples where hundreds of people were interviewed about life in the city, their values, community relations, aspirations, and identity.

Ginger will be highlighting the findings of the study which will include the methodology of the project and findings from both the national, and local Edmonton perspective.

What does it mean to be First Nations or Métis and living in Edmonton? What are the connections people have to their communities? How does Edmonton rank for opportunities, happiness, culture, politics, and identity in comparison to other major Canadian cities urban Aboriginal communities? These results will be looked at, and much more.

For more information, please visit www.uaps.ca, or contact Ginger at Ginger.Gosnell-Myers@environics.ca.

Food and Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by: The Environics Institute, Royal Bank of Canada, The Province of Alberta, The City of Edmonton, The Edmonton Community Foundation, United Way of Edmonton, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada


Release of the Regina specific results for the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study

Thursday, March 10, 2011

4:30pm – 7:00pm

Ramada Hotel

1818 Victoria Avenue

Regina, SK

Admission is free.

You are cordially invited to attend the presentation on the Regina results of the Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Study by Ginger Gosnell-Myers of the Environics Institute.

In 2009, members of Regina’s Aboriginal community took part in a national survey of urban Aboriginal Peoples where hundreds of people were interviewed about life in the city, their values, community relations, aspirations, and identity.

Ginger will be highlighting the findings of the study which will include the methodology of the project and findings from both the national, and local Regina perspective.

What does it mean to be First Nations or Métis and living in Regina? What are the connections people have to their communities? How does Regina  rank for opportunities, happiness, culture, politics, and identity in comparison to other major Canadian cities urban Aboriginal communities? These results will be looked at, and much more.

For more information, please contact Ginger at Ginger.Gosnell-Myers@environics.ca.

Food and Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by: The Environics Institute, Royal Bank of Canada, The Province of Saskatchewan, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, The Regina Urban Aboriginal Strategy Committee


Release of the Toronto specific results for the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Delta Chelsea Hotel

33 Gerrard Street West

Toronto, ON

Admission is Free

You are cordially invited to attend the presentation on the Toronto results of the Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Study by Ginger Gosnell-Myers of the Environics Institute.

In 2009, members of Toronto’s Aboriginal community took part in a national survey of urban Aboriginal Peoples where hundreds of people were interviewed about life in the city, their values, community relations, aspirations, and identity.

Ginger will be highlighting the findings of the study which will include the methodology of the project and findings from both the national, and local Toronto perspective.

What does it mean to be First Nations or Métis and living in Toronto? What are the connections people have to their communities? How does Toronto rank for opportunities, happiness, culture, politics, and identity in comparison to other major Canadian cities urban Aboriginal communities? These results will be looked at, and much more.

For more information, please contact Ginger at Ginger.Gosnell-Myers@environics.ca.

Food and Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by: The Environics Institute, Royal Bank of Canada, The City of Toronto, The Toronto Community Foundation, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, The Province of Ontario, Indian and Northern Affairs