Accommodations
Accommodations are your responsibility and booked at the hotel of your choice. The Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by a valid credit card.
- Hilton Garden Inn Airport: Book early to avoid disappointment! Booking Link: Attendees can reserve rooms online by following the link attached. This link will take you directly to the group’s booking page, streamlining the process → https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/yowapgi-90b-10420d65-7a51-4329-8008-42da6c7819cb/
- Booking via Phone: Guests can also make reservations by calling the hotel at 613-288-9001. Mention the unique group code “90B” (nine-zero-B) when speaking with the team to be booked at the group’s rate.
- Cutoff Date and Updates: Guests will be able to book until the cutoff date of January 25 or until the block is full, whichever comes first.
- Special rate of $159.00 per single or double occupancy. HST and Municipal Accommodation Tax applicable.
- One kilometer from Ottawa International Airport and across the street from the EY Center. The 24-hour shuttle offers airport pickup/drop off service and our soundproof rooms ensure a restful stay. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, and the National War Museum, are just 15 minutes away. The hotel’s Garden Grille & Bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport: Close to the conference venue.
Vendors
The planning committee invites Indigenous crafters to submit an application for a table at the 2 day conference. If you are selected a committee member will reach out to you. Vendor application
Inspirational Tables
The planning committee invites programs to create a ‘Site Display’ to feature and share unique and/or everyday or weekly activities you have done at your Child Care or Child & Family Program/Indigenous EarlyOn with children, families and staff!
How can I do this?
- Be creative: use a 3-panel display board or bring a laptop/iPad with photos.
- Include photos: of your space; inside and outdoor, staff, cultural activities and/or crafts.
- Provide handouts highlighting your program: calendars, newsletters, brochures, business cards, etc.
- To request assistance email iplo@fireflynw.ca
Door Prizes
Door prizes drawn at the end of each day and a grand prize (iPad) drawn at the end of day two. To enter the grand prize draw an evaluation must be completed. Must be present to win prizes!