Thank you to everyone who attended the 2008 Learning Together for Success conference. The 2009 Learning Together for Success conference will be held in southern Alberta.

The Learning Together for Success conference is an annual conference devoted to First Nations, Métis and Inuit education in Alberta. This conference provides participants with the most current research in this topic as well as opportunities to hear first hand from First Nations, Métis and Inuit community educators and leaders. This conference is held alternately in northern and southern Alberta and is co-hosted by Alberta Education and an Alberta regional consortium.

June 21^st has become an important day for Aboriginal Canadians as an opportunity to express great pride in the richness and diversity of Aboriginal cultures and to celebrate this day with family, neighbours, friends and visitors. Visit the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada website for more information about National Aboriginal Day.

The third week in November marks a number of activities celebrating Métis culture in Canada, including events commemorating the November 16th anniversary of Louis Riel's death. In Alberta contact the Métis Nation of Alberta or the Métis Settlements General Council to find out more about Métis cultural events this week and throughout the year.

This conference was held in November 2007 at the Shaw conference center in Edmonton. Sessions provided teachers, school administrators, and central office personnel with practical information, new insights and responsive strategies that support student success and foster high school completion. To register on-line, visit: http://www.erlc.ualberta.ca/programs/pdf/08-AB-112.pdf