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We liberated ourselves for five days this summer


It's all over folks!

Reclaiming Our Liberties From Out-of-Control Governments


The ISIL 1996 World Conference
at Whistler, British Columbia
August 19th to 24th, 1996
Come to the 15th Annual ISIL conference and join the groundswell.

From Gdansk to Berlin, Tienanmen Square to Chechnia, Prague to Riga, Wellington, New Zealand to The Hill in Ottawa, to the U.S. Capitol and beyond, the revolt against oppressive authority has swollen like a flood. Faltering bureaucracies, movements toward independence, and rebellion against taxes signal the dawning of a new era.

For people who believe in imposed order, as W.B. Yeats observed, "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world."

As they perceive the disintegration of their long-cherished vision, they sink into gloom and are gripped by panic.

But we rejoice in the brilliance of the opening vista of liberty for the coming millennium. And we celebrate it at the International Society for Individual Liberty (ISIL) 1996 World Conference.

Celebrate The Spirit of Freedom That Joins All Who Love Liberty

You could not find a more appropriate setting for this momentous event than the green valleys and snow-capped peaks of beautiful Whistler, British Columbia. An all-to-short drive from Vancouver just 121 km (75 miles) along the stunning Sea to Sky Highway through the Coast Mountains - this now world famous community is ranked the #1 ski resort in North America by Snow Country magazine, and recently won the prestigious Cold Medal for excellence by Ski magazine. With its championship golf courses, hiking and biking trails, clear lakes, horseback riding and adrenaline-raising sports from rock climbing to paragliding, Whistler is now almost as renowned for its wealth of summer activities.

Never, perhaps, has a world conference on liberty been better-timed. North and south of the 49th parallel and throughout the world, the litany of outrageous government abuse grows daily - along with the resentment and cynicism it engenders. The moral bankruptcy of penalizing virtue to reward irresponsibility now manifests its inescapable consequence: the material bankruptcy of the coercive welfare state.

But unlike the Industrial Revolution and its collectivizing effect, today's Communications Revolution has empowered people to rise above the collectivist mentality that spawned socialism, the welfare state and government intervention. Uncensored access to knowledge and the free exchange of ideas have ignited the creativity of the individual, impelling him towards that personal sovereignty which is his birthright.

Even the media are starting to pay attention to the benefits of a free, non-interventionist society.

In close personal encounters with trend-setting thinkers, you will discuss these liberating developments at the ISIL World Conference. You will meet old friends and make new ones as you experience the exhilaration of instant rapport and fellowship with people who treasure liberty in a coercive world. You will exchange ideas on how to defend, preserve and promote your values.

We had speakers from a variety of national backgrounds from North America, South America, Africa, Hawaii, Europe, the Near East, and the Far East. These are the speakers that participated:

Speakers

Click here to see our full Program Page

We do caution that there is room for only a limited number of delegates to the 1996 ISIL World Conference, so be sure to book soon.

And free yourself for five days that will stay with you forever.

Hotel accommodation is available at the Blackcomb Lodge, just steps from the Conference Centre. The cost for the six nights is US $205 per person (based on two people sharing a unit). This can be paid to us with the registration fee, or to the hotel at checkout time (a first night booking deposit of about US $75 is required by the hotel prior to July 1,1996). Parking at the hotel is available at US $5 per night.

Blackcomb Lodge
USA: 1-800-777-8146,
Canada: 1-800-667-2855
Overseas: 604-932-4155
Fax: 604-932-6826

We appeal to you for sponsorships in our outreach effort to assist third world country participants and speakers. Please let us know of people you think would like to receive information on the conference.

You will be inspired, and will rightly feel on top of the world surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain peaks, and unparalleled scenic beauty.

The Conference Centre is located in Whistler, BC, a charming alpine ski and summer resort 75 miles North of Vancouver featuring a great variety of shopping, dining and night life. We will enjoy the presentations in the Sea Ballroom of the Conference Centre which features a full-size stage and vaulted ceiling, and we will share lunch in its beautifully designed multi-level Atrium. One of the highlight presentations will take place right on top of Whistler Mountain, after a mountain top lunch.


Click here to fill in a form to request More Information
or
Direct registrations and inquiries to the Registrar of the convention:

Kurt Pokrandt
ISIL Conference Registrar
89 Bonnymuir Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada V7S 1L1

Phone & Fax: (604) 926-0396
E-mail: Kurt_Pokrandt@mindlink.bc.ca


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