Invitation to the Media - Aboriginal Language Conference Starts this Weekend (fwd)

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Invitation to the Media - Aboriginal Language Conference Starts this
Weekend
http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/October2004/22/c3551.html

SAINT-SAUVEUR, Oct. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - Members of the media are invited
to
attend the Second Aboriginal Language Conference organized by the First
Nations Education Council (FNEC), to be held at the Manoir Saint-Sauveur
from Sunday, October 24, to Tuesday, October 26. This conference is of
great importance for those who want to take action to ensure the
cultural survival of Aboriginal peoples.

    DATES AND TIMES:   October 24     11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                       October 25     8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
                       October 26     8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    PLACE:             Manoir Saint-Sauveur
                       246 chemin du Lac-Millette
                       Saint-Sauveur, Quebec

This meeting will give participants an overview of the current situation
Aboriginal languages are facing nationally and internationally, as well
as
encourage them to preserve these languages by taking part in various
dialogues that will lead to invaluable recommendations in this area.

Over 150 participants are expected at this event and it is also possible
to follow the conference live via Webcast at www.cepn-fnec.com

For further information: Nadia Paquet, Communication & Stratégie,
(514) 844-1678, Cell: (514) 576-8932; Prepared by: Thanissa Lainé, FNEC