Honouring Our Past Protecting Our Future Through Holistic Health, Wellness, and Recovery Support
Conference Highlights
• Inukaward-winningmusicianandmotivationalspeakerSusan Aglukark• Brain Games –InteractiveProgramontheRisksofYouthGambling• SpecialEvent:Dim Ama Yaay Nuum: We Will All Walk In A Good Way
September 21-24, 2015WESTINWALLCENTRE|VANCOUVER/RICHMOND,BC
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
ManyrepresentativesofFirstNations,Métis,andTribalNationsandorganizationsworkingonwellnessthroughoutcommunitiesinNorthwestWashingtonandBritishColumbiahavecometogethertoplanthisimportantconference.AsourFour Directionsconferencethemesuggests,ourgoalistohonorthepastandprotectthefuturethroughholistichealth,wellness,andrecoverysupport.WehopetobringtogetherFirstNationsandTriballeaders,behavioralhealthdirectorsandcounselors,educationandpreventionexperts,andfamiliestosupporteachotherwithknowledgeonhealthissues,problemgamblingandotheraddictions,andfinancialandsafetyconcernsthataffectallofourcommunities.
ThefirstFour Directions Conferencein2009wasagreatsuccess—somuchsothatinterestgrewrapidlyinofferinganexpandedconferenceprogram.Today,aswecelebrateourseventhannualFour Directions Conference,wealsocelebrateourfirstFour DirectionsWithoutBorders—apartnershipbetweendedicatedorganizationsintheUnitedStatesandCanada.
Pleasetakealookatthefullconferencescheduletoseealloftheexcitingopportunitiesforbothtrainingandculturalenrichment.Fromexpandingknowledgeandskillstoexperiencinghealingandteachingtoolsthathonourthetraditionalheritageofmanycultures,yourjourneyatFour Directionswillilluminateandinfluenceyourworkandyourlife.
Wehopeyouwilljoinusforthisimportantevent!
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CONFERENCE COORdiNATOREvergreen Council on Problem Gambling
TheEvergreenCouncilonProblemGambling(ECPG)isdedicatedtoincreasingpublicawarenessofproblemgambling,expandingtheavailabilityofservicesforthoseaffectedbyproblemgambling,andsupportingresearchandprogramsforeducation,prevention,treatment,andresponsiblegambling.WeprovideconfidentialsupportforWashingtonStateresidentsthroughour24-hourProblemGamblingHelpline(800.547.6133).
TheCouncilofferssupportfor residentialandoutpatienttreatmentforproblemgamblersandfamily members,aswellaseducationandpublicawarenessprograms toawidevarietyofcommunityandprofessionalgroupsthrough presentations,includingqualifiedtrainingforcertificationand continuingeducationhours.TheCouncilworkswiththeGaming Industrytoprovideemployeetrainingandresponsiblegaming policyandprogramdevelopment,andoffersaResponsibleGaming Certificationprogram.
TheEvergreenCouncilonProblemGamblingispleasedtoworkwithschools,civicandsocialserviceorganizations,andotherstodevelopandtailoreducationandawarenessprograms.Formoreinformationcall360.352.6133.
CONFERENCE PARTNERBC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program
TheBCResponsibleandProblemGamblingProgramservicesincludecounsellingforindividuals,couples,andfamilies,withdaytreatmentandgroupcounsellingavailable.EducationandAwarenesspresentations,workshops,andtrainingforallagesarealsoavailable.GameSenseAdvisorsprovidesupportandinformationinallcasinosandsomecommunitygamblingcentresacrossBC.
OurProgramisalsocommittedtomeeting theneedsofFirstNations,MétisandInuitpeoplelivinginBC.Wehaveanumber ofIndigenouspreventionprovidersandcounsellorslocatedaroundtheprovincewho providefreegamblingawarenessandeducation,supportandcounsellingservices. Inadditiontoworkinginlocalcommunitieswithorganizations,schools,healthcentres, andbandoffices,ourIndigenousteamisinvolvedinresourcedevelopmentand communityengagementinitiatives.Theprogramisalsoinvolvedinsponsorshipof Aboriginalevents.
Formoreinformation,ortoaccessourfree,confidentialservices,pleasecalltheBCProblemGamblingHelpLineat1.888.795.6111(24 hrs)orvisit bcresponsiblegambling.ca.
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MONdAY, SEPTEMBER 218:30AM-5PM BCResponsible&ProblemGamblingProgramMeetings8AM-Noon Pre-ConferenceWorkshops WileyHarwell,D.Min,LPC,NCGC-Il Financial Management for Problem Gamblers1-5PM Pre-ConferenceWorkshops LaurieZoppi,MSW,RSW Neurobiology & Addiction
TUESdAY, SEPTEMBER 228:30AM-12:30PM BCResponsible&ProblemGamblingProgramTraining8AM-Noon Pre-ConferenceWorkshops AntonioFernandez,LCSW Cognitive Distortions & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy1-5PM Pre-ConferenceWorkshops Brazzoni&AssociatesMentalHealth The Cost of Caring: Preventing Compassion Fatigue in the Helping
Professions1-5PM Pre-ConferenceWorkshops JanineRobinson,M,Ed,CPGC Motivational Interviewing
wEdNESdAY, SEPTEMBER 237-8:15AM Registration&ContinentalBreakfast8:15-9AM WelcomeandOpeningCeremony9-10AM Keynote RogerFernandes,MasterStoryteller Storytelling As Healing: Traditions and Teaching of First Nations10-10:15AM Break/Exhibits10:15AM-12:15PM
Clinical/BehavioralHealth RayHarris,Director,WilpSi’SatxwHealingCentre(Invited);GaylEdmunds,CADC-II;JaniceMurphy
Culturally-Based Treatment Panel
CommunityandCulture LloydAttig,CDS-II Exploring Health & WellnessInnovativeTopics WileyHarwell,D.Min,LPC,NCGC-II Dealing With Trauma & the Problem Gambler
12:15-1:45PM LunchPlenary SusanAglukark Inuk Award Winning Singer, Songwriter and Motivational Speaker1:45-2PM Break/Exhibits2-4PM Clinical/BehavioralHealth GaylEdmunds,CADC-II Using Traditional Methods in the Treatment of Native American Clients
CommunityandCulture LisaJackson,BA 7 Grandfather TeachingsInnovativeTopics BunnyCzarnopys,LSCSW,LMFT,LCAC Topic TBD
5:30-8PM HighlightEvent
THURSdAY, SEPTEMBER 247-8AM Registration&ContinentalBreakfast8-8:15AM Welcome MaureenGreeley,EvergreenCouncilonProblemGambling;KeithWhyte,NationalCouncilonProblemGambling8:15-10:15AM WorldCafé10:15-10:30AM Break/Exhibits10:30AM-12:30PM
Clinical/BehavioralHealth MichaelSimpson(Invited) Suicide PreventionCommunityandCulture BCRG&PGIndigenousTeam Traditional Aboriginal GamesInnovativeTopics ValerieSegrest,MA Feeding the Spirit - Food and Medicine in Native Culture
12:30-2:15PM LunchPlenary OntarioResponsibleGamblingCouncil
Brain Games – Interactive Program on the Risks of Youth Gambling
2:15-2:30PM Break/Exhibits2:30-4:30PM Clinical/BehavioralHealth BunnyCzarnopys,LSCSW,LMFT,LCAC Meditation & Mindfulness
CommunityandCulture GaylEdmunds,CADC-II;JaniceMurphy
Talking Circle – Traditions and Tools for Healing
InnovativeTopics SheilaWahsquonaikezhik,MES Creating Pathways to Cultural Restoration4:30-5PM ClosingCeremony Special Presentations, Singing, and Drumming
CONFERENCE SCHEdUlE AT-A-GlANCE
*Schedule is subject to change. Visit www.evergreencpg.org for the latest schedule updates!
JanineRobinson,M.Ed,CPGC
WileyHarwell,D.Min,LPC,NCGC-II
WileyHarwell,D.Min,LPC,NCGC-II
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MusqueaMa living culture
HiGHliGHT EvENT
diM AMA YAAY NUUM: wE will All wAlk iN A GOOd wAYGitxsan Language, Gitxsan Nation
Letusgathertogetherfrommanynationstocelebratetheworkwearealldoingtowardshealing,healthandwellnessinourcommunities.Wewillallwalkinagoodway…together.
Pleasejoinusforaneveningofdrumming,dancing,food,andatourthroughtheMusqueamCulturalEducationResourceCentre.
We thank and honour the Musqueam people hosting us on their traditional territory.
Theeventisheldontheeveningofthefirstdayofthemainconference,Wednesday,September23,from5:30-8pm.Don’tmissthisopportunitytotourthe1,300squarefootspacewithagalleryofhistoricculturalobjects,contemporaryarts,andacomprehensiveoverviewofthepast,present,andfutureofMusqueamculture.
Toattend,choosetheoptionontheregistrationpageforyourselfandguestsifapplicable.Theeventisfreeforconferenceattendeeswhoregisterinadvance(simplychecktheboxontheregistrationform),and$20perpersonforguests.Thecostincludesdinner,transportation,andentrancetotheMusqueamCulturalEducationResourceCentre.
Pleasefeelwelcometobringyourdrums,flutes,orotherinstruments.
Musqueam Cultural Education Resource Centre4000MusqueamAve|VancouverBCV6N0A5
www.musqueam.bc.ca
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wElCOME TO CANAdA!
Please review your eligibility to travel to Canada and bring any required documents.Areyoueligibletocrosstheborder?Ifyouaretravelingbylandorsea,avalidWashingtonStateEnhancedIDorDriver’sLicensewillwork.Ifyoumakethejourneybyair,avalidpassportisrequired.Also,Canada’slegalsystemweighsindiscretionsdifferentlythantheUnitedStates.Visithttp://canadawelcomesyou.net/shouldknow.html toseeifyouareeligibletoenter.
CONFERENCE REGiSTRATiON dEAdliNES
• EarlyBirdregistrationdeadlineisThursday,August20,2015.• RegularregistrationdeadlineisTuesday,September15,2015.• On-siteregistrationonlyafterTuesday,September15,2015.Pleasedonotmail,e-mail,fax,ordropoffregistrationafterthisdate.
Visa®orMasterCard®creditordebitcardswillbeacceptedforon-sitepaymentattheconference.
Fillouttheattachedregistrationformorvisitwww.evergreencpg.orgtoregister.Pleasecall360.352.6133ifyouneedassistance.
CONFERENCE SCHOlARSHiPS
Scholarship opportunities available for washington State treatment providers!ThankstoapartnershipwithDSHS&BHSIA,ECPGoffersalimitednumberofscholarships.Scholarshipincludesfullregistrationfees,hotelstipend($50pernight,uptotwonights),andWashingtonStateProblemGamblingCertificationapplicationfees.ThedeadlinetoapplyisSeptember11;applicationsreceivedafterthatwillbeconsideredonlyiffundingisstillavailable.Call360.352.6133orvisitwww.evergreencpg.orgformoredetails.
wESTiN wAll CENTRE HOTEl ACCOMMOdATiONSWehavereservedablockofroomsforconferenceattendeesatveryspecialratesattheWestinWallCentre.Conferenceratesareofferedtoattendeesbasedonavailability,uptothreedaysbeforeandthreedaysaftertheconferencedatesforthosewishingtoextendtheirstay.Roomquantitiesarelimited,soreserveyourroomearly.
Specialratecut-offdateisFriday,August28,2015.YoumustidentifyyourselfasattendingtheFour Directions Conference.
wESTiN wAll CENTRE
TheWestinWallCentreoffersluxuryaccommodationsinmodernguestroomsandsuites,featuringWestinHeavenly®Bedsandsignaturebedding.Otheramenitiesincludecomplimentarystandardhigh-speedInternetaccess,fitnessstudio,andindoorheatedpool.Locatedjust4kmfromtheVancouverairport,thehotelalsoofferscomplimentarytransportationtoandfromtheairport,aswellasfreeself-parking.
GENERAl CONFERENCE iNFORMATiON
3099CorvetteWayRichmond,BCV6X4K3,CANADAReservations:1.888.414.2010
ConferenceGuestRoomRates:$119 CdN Single/DoubleOccupancy
*When making reservations, identifyyourself as a Four Directions attendee.
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FOUR diRECTiONS Four-DayConference(September21-24) $300 $350 $330 $385 $250 $395
FOUR diRECTiONS Threeconsecutivedaysoption(choose dates below)Sep21-23Sep22-24
$200 $275 $250 $300 $185 $325
FOUR diRECTiONS Twoconsecutivedaysoption(choose dates below; NO 1-day option!)Sep21-22Sep22-23Sep23-24
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__$74USd JointECPG&NCPGIndividualMembership—IncludesECPGMembershipplusfullNationalvotingrights,1-yearsubscriptiontoNCPGnewsletter,membercertificate,bimonthlysubscriptiontoAddiction Professional aswellasdiscountsonliteratureandconferences.Thisspecialofferisa$114value!ThecostofNCPGIndividualMembershipaloneis$75whenpurchaseddirectly.Save$40throughECPG!
__$99USd JointECPG&NCPGIndividualPlusMember—IncludesallthebenefitsofECPG&NCPGIndividualMemberlevel,withtheadditionofasubscriptiontoInternational Gambling Studies,apeer-reviewedinterdisciplinaryjournalingamblingstudies.Thisspecialofferisa$139value!ThecostofNCPGIndividualPlusMembershipaloneis$100whenpurchaseddirectly.Save$40throughECPG!
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Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling
TheEvergreenCouncilonProblemGambling’strainingworkshopsqualifytowardthe30hoursofgambling-specificeducationrequiredbytheWashingtonStateandNationalProblemGamblingCertificationBoardsforcertification.Additionally,ECPGisanApprovedProviderofContinuingEducationbyTheAssociationforAddictionProfessionals(NAADAC)andtheNationalAssociationofSocialWorkers-WashingtonChapter(NASW-WA).OurworkshopshavealsobeenapprovedforcontinuingeducationbytheAddictionsCounselorCertificationBoardofOregon(ACCBO)andtheAmericanAcademyofHealthCareProvidersintheAddictiveDisorders(AAHCPAD).AllofourconferencesessionsareeligibleforCEUs.Contactuswithfurtherquestions.
BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program
TheBritishColumbiaResponsible&ProblemGamblingProgramisrequestingaccreditationapprovalsfromthefollowingorganizations:IndigenousCertificationBoard(ICBOC),BCAssociationofSocialWorkers,CanadianProblemGamblingCertificationBoard,NativeCourtworkersandCounsellingAssociationofBC,andtheCanadianCounsellingandPsychotherapyAssociation.
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