MEDIA ADVISORY - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut
Atleo to Speak following the release of the report "Growing up in BC"

OTTAWA, Oct. 18 /CNW/ - National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will speak at the "Champions for Children and Youth 2010 B.C. Summit". The National Chief will speak to the findings of the new report "Growing Up in B.C.", which provides detailed information on the state of youth in B.C. (including First Nation youth), and will set out the principles of a First Nations plan to improve the quality of life for children and youth.

Date:	Tuesday October 19th, 2010
Time:	9:15 am - 10:15 am (PACIFIC)
Location:	Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
	1088 Burrard Street

The "Champions for Children and Youth 2010 B.C. Summit" is organized to educate, challenge and inspire Canadians to prepare a better path for British Columbia's children and youth.

The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada.

For further information:

Alain Garon, Bilingual Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
613-241-6789 ext. 382 or cell: 613-292-0857 or e-mail [e-mail]