Calvin Helin

Vancouver Book Launch for
Economic Dependency Trap

Watch the event video here

Download official invitation here
Listen to CFNR Radio Ads Running October 3-23, 2010 - Ad 1 and Ad 2

 

Please join Calvin Helin in launching his new book The Economic Dependency Trap: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance in the lower lobby of the Riber Rock Casino Resort from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This event includes a fundraiser by silent auction for SOS Children’s Village BC and Shudokan Karate and Education Society and an after-party with dazzling entertainment.


________________________________________________

Event Program

 

Master of Ceremonies, Dave Tuccaro

6:25 Introduction by Dave Tuccaro, acknowledgement of Chiefs and VIPs and recognition of sponsors
6:30 Official Prayer from Morris Shannacappo, Grand Chief of Southern Chief's Organization
6:35 Opening song Amazing Grace sung in the Sliammon language by Ta’Kaiya Blaney
6:40 Welcome from Chief Gibby Jacob of the Squamish Nation
6:45 Explanation of Fundraiser with Brief Introduction of: (1) SOS Children’s BC by Liz Harris; (2) Shudokan Karate & Education Canada Society by Georgina Helin-Simsek; and (3) The Healthy Aboriginal Network by Sean Muir
6:50 Introductory remarks from book editor Peter C. Newman
7:00 Speech by author Calvin Helin
7:20 Traditional Tsimshian book blessing from book artist, Bill Helin
7:25 Ceremonial Remarks from Te Taru White, Maori Leader
7:30 Shared closing comments from Darrel Beaulieu and Dan Veniez
7:40 Signing of Self-Reliance Protocol with Seven Generations Education Institute with explanation by Delbert Horton

HORS D’OEUVRES SERVED AND CASH BAR CONTINUES
-Book signing by author and book artist
-Entertainment provided by band Bitterly Divine, final song by Ta’Kaiya Blaney with special surprise guest performance

________________________________________________

 

Charity Fundraiser For:

  

Silent Auction of Fine Art Pieces and Jewelry by Master Artist Bill Helin. Donations can also be made directly at event.

River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8


Download official invitation here

Listen to CFNR Radio Ads Running October 3-23, 2010 - Ad 1 and Ad 2

To attend event: RSVP Vernita Helin – vernitah@spiritorca.com – 604.275.6670

Out-of-town guests can access special guest room rate of $139 at the River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC, PH: (604)247-8900 or toll free 1-866-748-3718. Cut-off date for special room rate is October 1, 2010. Be sure to identify “Helin Book Launch” event for special rate. Prior to the launch you may also wish to take in dinner at the The Buffet at the River Rock or fine dining at Tramonto.

Event Sponsors: