Four Host First Nations Society - Vancouver 2010

Chief Leonard Andrew, Lil’wat Nation
Chief Ernie Campbell, Musqueam Nation and FHFN Board
Chief Bill Williams, Squamish Nation and FHFN Board Chair
Chief Leah George-Wilson, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and FHFN Board
Chief Gibby Jacob, Squamish Nation and VANOC Board Member
BCAFN Regional Chief Shawn A-in-Chut Atleo;
Grand Chief Edward John, the BC Summit and BC Leadership Council
BC Premier Gordon Campbell;
The Hon. David Emerson, Minister for the Pacific Gateway & the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics;
The Hon. Colin Hanson, BC Minister Responsible for 2010
VANOC Board Chair Jack Poole
VANOC President and CEO John Furlong

FHFN Logo Launch

One of the highlights of the 2010 Aboriginal Business Summit was the unveiling of the FHFN logo. Tewanee Joseph, the FHFN Executive Director and CEO, acted as Master of Ceremonies in a rousing ceremony that included drummers and dancers from each of the FHFN, BC Premier Campbell and the FHFN Chiefs (Leonard, Campbell, Williams and George-Wilson). Also featured were invited “witnesses” who were to take the message of the coming together of the FHFN with our partners and tell the story to their friends and neighbours. Special witnesses honoured included Senator Pat Carney (representing the federal government), BC 2010 Minister Colin Hanson, City of Vancouver 2010 Manager Dave Rudberg, Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed, West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith Jones, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, and VANOC Board Members Chief Gibby Jacob and Charmaine Crooks.

The FHFN logo reflects the unique culture and spirit of the FHFN, respecting each other and working cooperatively together, united within the circle of life. The rim of the logo represents the Creator and our ancestors, watching over a human face representing each of the four Nations. In the centre, four feathers point to the cardinal directions ~ north, south, east and west ~ inviting and welcoming the athletes and Peoples of the world to come to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. The feathers can also be seen to symbolize our arms stretched up and open, welcoming and extending respect to all visitors. It is the tradition of our people to welcome visitors, or to compliment for something well done, by saying: “I hold my hands up to you.” The logo was designed by Squamish artist Jody Broomfield, the winner of a logo competition conducted for artists from the FHFN in 2005.

Royal Canadian Mint Gold Coin Reveal
Another highlight was the featured speech of federal 2010 Minister David Emerson. Welcomed by Chief Ernie Campbell, and thanked by Chief Leonard Andrew, Minister Emerson spoke of the importance of Aboriginal Peoples participating in the Games and pursuing business and cultural opportunities.

Minister Emerson stated his support for the 2010 Aboriginal Trade Pavilion, and received the enthusiastic appreciation of the audience. He then asked the four FHFN Chiefs to join him on stage as he revealed the Royal Canadian Mint’s new $75 gold coin, which has the FHFN logo on one side, and will retail for more than $350 as part of the Mint’s 2008 offerings.

Key Messages from the Aboriginal Business Summit
Key messages that the FHFN presented which were welcomed and embraced by participants at the Summit included:

That the FHFNS wants to ensure that Aboriginal Peoples across the Province and the Country have an opportunity to participate in these Winter Games; and
That the Olympic and Paralympic Games are about excellence, and only the very best will participate. Therefore, the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada need to present the very best of who we are and what we do, whether we’re talking about performing, supplying the games, or tourism.

Link to the official web site: 2010 Business Summit (www.2010businesssummit.com)

2010 Aboriginal Business Summit - Downloads

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