The Elders' Conference is a gathering of all Nations throughout BC and " Spiritual Unity " is this years theme - we would like to unite and become one. Let us take this time to meet and greet one another. This is a time for our teachings and reminiscing.

    Once again, please enjoy your stay and thank you for attending the Elders' Conference. May God bless you and I wish you a safe journey home after the conference. I look forward to seeing you all at the 27th conference.

    My name is Teresa Smith, my Indian name is MOY,EL,WET. As the queen for the year 2002, I would like to welcome you all to our community here in Saanich. I hope you have a safe trip. I hope some of our answers will be right. I hope to help one another, to make things right in our homes, better health care, our own old aged homes and native care takers to look after us. I guess I cannot ask for too much or they will really neglect us.

    As Queen, I would like to say " WELCOME " to all the people that are coming. I know it is hard to leave home for a few days. I,ve been excited as the opening day gets near. Lets work together and enjoy ourselves.