7:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies
Honourable Heather Forsyth, Minister, Alberta Children’s Services - Master of Ceremonies

Honourable Ralph Klein, Premier of Alberta

Senator Landon Pearson, Advisor on Children’s Rights to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mrs. Colleen Klein, Honorary Chair

Dr. Alexander Butchart - Keynote
Dr. Alexander Butchart is the Co-ordinator of the Department for Violence and Injury Prevention, World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. He is also responsible for coordinating the Global Campaign for Violence Prevention.
Susan Aglukark - Entertainment
Susan Aglukark is an award-winning singer/songwriter. She also dedicates a great deal of her time to motivational speaking on a range of issues affecting Aboriginal youth.