2006 Ontario Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forum
Designed to inform and inspire, Chief Sharon Stinson Henry, Mnjikaning (Rama) First Nation; Carla Robinson, CBC Newsworld Anchor and Anna Molley, Donna Cona were invited as keynote speakers to share their career experiences and life lessons at this event. Click the following link to view a group picture:
"It was a memorable event for me and one of those moments I wished my sons would have been in attendance. I was honoured to be on a panel with Chief Henry and Carla Robinson. I have grown to admire these two Aboriginal women over the years and was inspired by their stories.
Just before my presentation, I informed the department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada about this event. I was overjoyed, when they gave me 100 copies of a book called "Journey to Success" to distribute at the Forum. The book was catered towards Aboriginal women who want to start a business and was appreciated by all who attended this event. A special thank you goes out to Shelley Munro, Policy Analyst, Strategic Policy and Planning Directorate, and Gregory Weir, Senior Program Officer, PSAB Advocacy and Partnerships Economic Development at the department for providing me with the copies of the book - (We'la'lin) ." says, Anna Molley.
Statement by Assembly of First Nations on International Women's Day: March 8, 2006
"This year marks the 25th anniversary of Canada's ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)," stated the National Chief. "It is a landmark year and presents a landmark opportunity to improve quality of life for First Nations women by addressing CEDAW's recommendations to abolish all discriminatory laws and adopt appropriate ones prohibiting discrimination against women and to ensure elimination of all acts of discrimination against women by persons, organizations or enterprises."
The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada.