Gall Conference 2014: Putting Children First

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014

10 a.m.
Transalta Arts Barn, 10330 84 Avenue

This December 10th at the Gall Conference, we will consider:

- How do we, as Albertans, ensure positive outcomes for all children across the province?
- How do we build policies and programs that are child centred?- What are our collective obligations to children?
- How do we support youth to have voice and participate in their community?

Children’s rights provide a foundation to building communities that foster the health and well-being of all children. This International Human Rights Day, join us for a day to reflect on our obligations to children and prioritize areas for collective impact and explore how a child rights based approach to policy and programming can support positive outcomes.

Program Highlights

Opening Keynote: Lisa Wolff

Director, Policy and Education, UNICEF Canada,
Twenty five years ago, Canada was among the first to sign onto the newly minted United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Childhood has changed in many ways since then, but the Convention remains a remarkably useful tool to guide decisions and actions affecting children. Its greatest shortcoming is simply that it is too seldom used in developing laws, policies, budgets, programs and other decision-making. Its potential is to offer clarity about the conditions to which children are entitled as a matter of obligation rather than charity; the principles that help guide the difficult decisions; and the different roles we must play. We will explore how Canadians working for children in any capacity can use the Convention to support their work and fulfill the promise of the Convention. The ultimate aim is to ensure every child the best possible conditions for growing up in Canada.

Other Presenters Include:
Joanne Minaker, Caroline McDonald-Harker, Sue Lynch, Yvonne Chiu, Chelsea Freeborn

Dialogue for Change process will be supported by Alberta Culture facilitator Rob Hagg.

Evening Keynote: Dr. Cindy Blackstock
Reconciliation: The Children’s Version

With each generation comes a chance to create a Canada worthy of all of our children’s dreams. This presentation shows how children and young people are leading the movement for culturally based equity for First Nations children and their families and uplifting the country in the process.

Performances:
Jay Gilday

COST: $100 per registrant (includes refreshments, lunch, and evening snacks).

We have a limited number of sponsored spots. Please apply online at registration.

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