CASTS Conference 2003 (fwd)

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Dear Colleagues,

The Canadian Aboriginal Science & Technology Society is pleased to announce
its upcoming sixth Conference. The CASTS Conference 2003 will be held September
18-20, 2003 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  Conference posters and brochures
are now available - please email amounts needed.

The theme of our conference is the "Integration of Science, Technology, and
Traditional Knowledge in Today's Environment". The objectives of the conference
are:

  a.. To celebrate and showcase a national profile of Aboriginal S&T research
and researchers

  b.. To celebrate and showcase successful initiatives of Aboriginal participation
and excellence in S&T

  c.. To provide a forum for a three day assembly of the national Aboriginal
S&T community to network - sharing information, resources, and perspectives

  d.. To provide a forum for a discussion of "the Integration of Science,
Technology, and Traditional Knowledge in Today's Environment"

  e.. To promote an interest in science-related careers among Aboriginal
students

The CASTS Conference 2003 will have six main areas of interests in which
presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their research by conducting
an oral presentation, workshop, or submitting a poster presentation. There
will also be an option to purchase booth space to sponsor your organization.
The six main areas of interest are as follows:

Science & Technology, Health, Environment, Education, Traditional Knowledge,
and Careers.

Submit Abstracts online or by e-mail - Submit early!!!

For more information visit the conference webpage at: http://www.usask.ca/casts2003

Best Regards,
Philip McCloskey, Conference Coordinator

Department of Chemistry
110 Science Place, Room 180
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK.  S7K 5C9
Tel: 306-966-5533
Fax: 306-966-4730

Email:  conference.coordinator at usask.ca