You are invited to an inclusive gathering for any interested families, professionals, community members, and government representatives to join us for a discussion about early childhood education, care and disability services. The meeting is hosted by the District of Temiskaming Elders Council, in partnership with the Inclusive Early Childhood Service System project, the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board, and the Ontario Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Early Years and Child Care.
Register for this event: lettheriversflow.eventbrite.com
Schedule
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Registration and Reception
Monday, May 11, 2020
Discussions and Speakers:
- Family and community experiences with early childhood education, care, intervention and disability services
- Supper and Keynote with Keith McCrady, Knowledge Keeper
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Discussions and Speakers:
- Wisdom Keepers, Natural Caregivers and Professionals working for inclusion
- Researchers and leaders working for inclusive early childhood education and care
Venue
Heritage North Events & Conference Centre
400 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3M6
Phone: 705-568-4420
Hotels
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kirkland Lake
A block of rooms has been reserved at this hotel. Please specify if you need an accessible room. To secure the group rate, please make your reservation before April 9, 2020 by calling 705-462-2401 and using Special Rate Code: Ryerson University. Special rates for this hotel range from $149.99 to $159.99+tax per night.
Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels
A block of rooms has been reserved at this hotel. Please specify if you require double occupancy. To secure the group rate, please make your reservation by calling 705-567-4909 and using Special Rate Code: Ryerson University. Special rates for this hotel range from $124.99 to $134.99+tax per night. *Note: this hotel does not offer accessible rooms.
Event Accessibility Information
• Accessible venue
• CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation)
• American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters
• 2 Personal support workers (PSWs)
• Dietary accommodations (see Food and Dietary Information)
• Financial assistance to participate is available upon request
