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*INFORMATION *SERVICES FOR *ABORIGINAL *PEOPLES Conference

(Originally from sicc@sasknet.sk.ca)

Read on if you are interested in information services to
Aboriginal peoples in these areas:

-->Internet services for Aboriginal peoples
-->Computerized curriculum and instruction
-->New technologies for archiving materials, mainly print.
-->Automation of libraries
-->How First Nations libraries can gain from jobbers.

There will be a mixture of peoples:  school teachers and
admnistrators, community and band representatives,
people generally intersted in the topics being discussed.
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The INSAP Conference
*Information *Services for *Aboriginal *Peoples

INSAP will help us use information technology to
positively affect First Nations  education, library
services, and retention of history culture and language.

Sessions will be held relating to the Internet,
electronic publishing, computerized instruction, and
library information services.

* The Internet sessions will explore the potential of
Internet services, and demonstrate the best material
available for First Nations students and community
members.

*Library automation software as used at the SICC will be
available for free to band libraries in Saskatchewan:
LEXIFILE search and circulation modules plus training.
Software  lists at $1700.00.  Free software utility
programs and instructions available for out of province
attendees.

*Archiving  sessions deal with big issues.  What do we
archive?  Who gets access?  Who performs the work?
What new technolgies are available?  How do we get
funding?

*The Hyperlink  curriculum session will show how
technological advances can help us to relate or transform
exisiting curriculum to a First Nations product.

*"Pathfinders" is a computerized approach to managing
instruction.  It has achieved some successes in First
Nations schools; a representative will demonstrate it.

*Book and periodical jobbers lend their high-volume
benefits and  automation expertise to lessen the load on
local library staff.

Time and Place

The Sands Hotel,  806 Idylwyld Drive North, in Saskatoon,
November 7/8, 1995, from 8:30am-4:30 pm daily.  Room
for $52/single,  $58/double.  Phone  306-665-6500 and
mention this conference to secure  special rates.

Keynote Speaker

Gary Trujillo has operated a set of electronic mailing
lists dealing with the lives and cultures of Aboriginal
peoples known as NativeNet.  He has a degree in Computer
Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
Recently Gary has spoken at the Dances with Paradigms
conference at the University of New Mexico.

Presenters and Facilitators

*Lynn Anderson,  Teacher and Educational Consultant
(Hyperlink Curriculum) for SaskEd

*Lauraine Armstrong, MLS, Customer Service Rep for Coutts
Library Service

*Percy Barnaby, President Abenaki Associates

*Jim Bruce, Library Director SICC

*Phyllis Lerat,  MLS, Director of the SIFC library

*Nigel Long, Market Coordinator for Western Canada for
 FAXON

*Glenn Morrison, National Coordinator of NACEC

*Tanya Northcott, Regional Director for Western Canada,
 Pathfinder.

*Darlene Speidel, Director of Languages and Curriculum,
 SICC

Displays and Events

* Tuesday night golfing in the dome
* Wednesday night banquet
* Displays featuring Internet providers,  computer
  software, Pathfinders, First Nations crafts,  book
  displays, and book and periodical jobbers.

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Registration Form

Name:_______________________________________

Organization:__________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________

        _______________________________________________________

        _______________________________________________________


                                        (Zip or Postal Code)

Day Telephone:__________________________________

PM Telephone: __________________________________

Fax:____________________________________________

Email Address:__________________________________


I would like to register for the INSAP Conference.

   For the early registration conference fee of     $150.00   $112US
   Registration after October 15/95                 $175.00   $130US
   Include a November 7th dinner reservation at      $13.50   $10US
   Large-group rate as negotiated

Total Enclosed $____________

                          Return this form to:

Evelyn Daniels
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
120 - 33rd Street East
Saskatoon, SK, Canada  S7K 0S2

Phone: 306-655-6520             EMAIL sicc@sasknet.sk.ca
FAX:  306-244-1146


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