Page 1 1 1 EXPO HIGHLIGHTS & SCHEDULES Location: McIntyr e Community Centr e and Fairgr ounds, T immins, Ontario T rade Show Dates: May 29th, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 30th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. REGISTER EARL Y : Over $2,000.00 of Door prize draws 10:00 A.M.- 7:00 P .M. EXPO DOORS OPEN. Register in Arena 1 (Skating Arena) See maps on pages 1 12-1 13 . Also the Aboriginal Pavilion ( in the Auditorium above the Restaurant) 10:45 A.M.: Offcial Opening Ceremonies-sponsored by Aecon Mining (Parking lot north of Arena 2 (Curling Club) Alternate location (in case of inclement weather) Ballroom -above the restaurant 1 1:30 A.M.: Registration Boart Longyear Jackleg Competitions (Parking lot north of Arena 2 (Curling Club) Also sponsored by Aecon Mining 12:00 p.m.: Northern Mayors Jackleg Challenge 1:00 p.m.: Ladies Invitational Jackleg Competitions 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Boart Longyear “King Jackleg” competitions 5:30 p.m.: King Jackleg A wards THURSDA Y , MA Y 30TH 8:00 A.M -4:00 PM. “How to Become a Prospector” course - Located in the Lion’ s Den Lounge downstairs at the McIntyre Arena and Curling Rink. - ( Y ou must pre-register) sponsored by Porcupine Prospectors & Developers Association (PPDA) 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P .M.: EXPO DOORS OPEN Main Entrance in Arena 1 (Skating Arena) Also Aboriginal Pavilion (in Auditorium above the restaurant) ABORIGINAL PROCUREMENT and DEVELOPING P AR TNERSHIPS CONFERENCE AND LUNCHEON Sponsored by Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund -(Location: above the restaurant) For tickets and registration: Liesa W ynn at 1(807-623-3941) lwynn@nadf.or g DET AILS: 8:30 a.m -10:30 a.m. Procurement Presentations 10:45 a.m. -3:30 a.m Developing Partnerships and Business Opportunities see speakers page 1 10 12:45 A.M. -1:30 P .M. Aboriginal Luncheon Keynote Speaker - Phil Fontaine, former National Chief Assembly of First Nations Note: you can come and go as you please with ticket purchase to this event News media should contact Jay Cornelsen, national publicity director at 705-264-2251 or jaycor@ontera.net Mining Car eer , Education Pavilion and Exploration Showcases (See giant maps at the entrance to the Pavilions to see locations of participants) - Entrance is free for those wishing to leave resumes or inquire about education or training. STUDENT T OURS: Attention T eachers: If you are or ganizing a tour for your students please email: jaycor@ontera.net PROSPECT OR’S COURSE: This is a full day course starting 8 a.m. April 29th. which qualifes you to receive a prospector ’ s license. There is a $100.00 fee -(lunch and certifcate included).T o register call Bill MacRae 705-264-2406 or macrae.geo@ntl.sympati - co.ca