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The Chiefs of Ontario and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) will be hosting in-person K-12 Funding Formula Side by Side Information Sessions to support communities and First Nation nominal roll holders understand the side by side document. The side by side document is produced by ISC annually and provided to First Nations and First Nation nominal roll holders. It is a tool to outline funding for K-12 education generated through the Interim Funding Approach/Interim Funding Formula.

The information session will walk participants through the document and provide an opportunity for one-on-one sessions with ISC to go over individual side by sides as well as potentially having the opportunity to meet with your second level service providers.

Draft Agenda 2024 Side by Side Sessions

We plan to host four one-day sessions, two in Toronto and two in Thunder Bay.

  1. Tuesday October 29 – Toronto Marriott City Centre, One Blue Jays Way, Toronto
  2. Wednesday October 30 –  Toronto Marriott City Centre, One Blue Jays Way, Toronto
  3. Wednesday November 13 – Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay
  4. Thursday November 14 – Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay

COO will reimburse two representatives from each First Nation or nominal role holder and second level service providers. Suggested participants include First Nation education directors and financial personnel responsible for your community’s Education budget as well as service providers identified as receiving funding through the IFF/IFA.

Each individual must register using the link below. All four sessions will cover the same information, so you only need to register for one day.

 To Register:

http://coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/cc708551-571c-4514-9366-978743d10cac

Please note that a small block of rooms has been set aside at both hotels.

Toronto Sessions – Toronto Marriott City Centre, One Blue Jays Way

At the rate of $299+/per room. To book your accommodations, please use the following link: OTTIFA K-12 Side By Side Session or contact Marriott Reservations at 1-800-237-1512. Individuals must identify themselves as part of the OTTIFA K-12 Side by Side Session Room Block or Reservation ID: OTKOTKA. Please note the guest room block is held until October 1, 2024. Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Valet parking is $50.00/day

Thunder Bay Sessions – Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, 555 Arthur St W

At the rate of $170+/per room. To book your accommodations, please call the hotel directly at 807-577-8481. Individuals must identify themselves as part of the OTTIFA K-12 Side by Side Session Room Block or Group Booking Code: 241112. Please note the guest room block is held until October 29, 2024. Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Parking is free.

First Nations, nominal role holders and service providers will cover the costs upfront and submit travel claims to COO for reimbursement after the session.

For more information, please email ashley.mcgregor@coo.org.