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The second annual Aboriginal Governance In Urban Settings conference will be held March 7 to 9 in Vancouver.

As many as 350 people are expected to attend the three days conference that will spotlight the success of Aboriginal organizations and groups in regards to Aboriginal governance in urban settings.

Over the first two days of workshops and meetings, participants will discuss issues pertinent to Aboriginal urban governance, including urban reserves and business development, housing, family and children, health, justice, employment and training and education. In addition, the three days will each have a certain issue for discussion.

The first day visioning will be discussed, on the second day current issues dealing directly with Aboriginal governance in urban settings will be debated and on the third day future and action planning will be looked at. Keynote speaker for the conference will be Phil Fontaine, the former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.