Dear Future Delegate, Introduction and Purpose It is our sincere pleasure to invite you to the 2012 Model United

Nations conference, hosted by the University of Northern British Columbia and the City of Prince George. Delegates are being drawn from a pool that includes all of Northern BC. The purpose of the conference is to educate our future leaders in the art of politics, debate and international diplomacy, while promoting post secondary education in all faculties. Of course it goes without saying that the main goal is to have fun in a safe and supportive environment! Logistics The conference takes place on March 30, 31 and April 1st and is located within University grounds. The conference staff will provide all meals except breakfast, including a grand opening dinner catered by the University. The cost for attending the conference is $20, and does not include lodging or any other miscellaneous costs associated with travel. This amount is preferred to be received by February 1st, and March 10th is the latest date delegation packages will be accepted. Please note that this is considered a non-refundable deposit. Instructions The conference itself will focus around two core issues: 1) Globalization and its impact on Indigenous Cultures 2) Child Labour in South East Asia Delegates are expected to come to the conference armed with the basic knowledge about these two topics. Attached to this letter are three forms, which must be completed and returned for the delegate to be considered. The parent/legal guardian of the attending delegate must sign the waiver and permission form, attaching all relevant forms of payment. The Delegation form contains of a list of countries that will be attending the upcoming conference. Information regarding the selection process can be found on the form. The earlier the delegate sends in his/her forms, the better chance of getting his/her preferred portfolio. Contact Information Any questions about the conference proceedings and educational information can be directed towards Marissa Olson at olson.marissa@gmail.com Financial considerations can be directed towards Czarina Pacaide at pacaide@unbc.ca

Delegate Registration Form 2012 Please fill in the following Delegate Information: Last Name:_______________________ Grade:___________________________ First Name:___________________________ Date of Birth:__________________________

Name of School:_______________________________________________________________ Home Address: ________________________________________________________________ Name of Parent or Guardian:_____________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________ Delegate Health Information: Do you have any of the following? Asthma? Diabetes? Allergies? If so, please specify:_____________________________________________________________ Signature:__________________________ Date:__________________________________ Conference Information: Please fill in your top three choices for country assignments: 1st choice:_________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Choice:________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice: ________________________________________________________________________ Email:________________________________

I _________________________________________________, hereby give permission for my son or daughter to attend the University of Northern British Columbias Model United Nations Conference from March 30,31 and April 1/2012. Signature of Parent or Guardian: _________________________________ Date: _______________________ Parent/Guardians Printed Name: ______________________________________________________________ Full Name of Participant: ________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Email: _________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Globalization Impact on Indigenous Cultures

Globalization - integration of different societies, cultures and economies made possible by advances in communication, transportation, and infrastructure.

Why is this important?

Indigenous populations have faced sizable challenges due to the integrating economic, political and cultural landscape. The impact of globalization on indigenous people has contrasted greatly with the experience of the majority of people. Indigenous people are often those in the poorest position to take advantage of the benefits of a globalizing economy and feel disregarded by the process, but they also experience an enhanced ability to communicate globally and increase their voice after centuries of exclusion.

Main Actors:
Australia Bangladesh Bolivia Brazil Canada Costa Rica Denmark Ecuador Guatemala Mexico New Zealand Nicaragua Peru Russia Sweden United States of America

What is child labour? Around the world, children do a variety of work in widely divergent conditions. This work takes place along a continuum, from work that is beneficial, promoting or enhancing a childs development without interfering with schooling, recreation and rest, to work that is simply destructive or exploitative. There are vast areas of activity between these two poles. It is at the most destructive end, where children are used as prostitutes or virtual slaves to repay debts incurred by their parents or grandparents or as workers in conditions hazardous to their physical and mental health. Main Actors: United States, Bangladesh, Brazil, Pakistan, India, Nepal, China, Poland, Philippines, Viet Nam, Tunisia, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Nicaragua, South Sudan Why this issue is important: Some 250 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 work either full time or part time. Almost half, some 120 million, work full-time, every day, all year round. Some 61 per cent of them live in Asia, 32 per cent in Africa and 7 per cent in Latin America. 70 per cent of them work in agriculture. 70 per cent work in a dangerous environment. Of the 250 million children concerned, some 50 million to 60 million are between five and 11 years and work, by definition, in hazardous circumstances, considering their age and vulnerability. Child labour is also common in developed countries. For example, in the United States, more than 230,000 children work in agriculture and 13,000 in sweatshops.