CFT7 CULTURAL EVENT

The Bridge to Inclusion....Aaksistoiihkasi

November 5th & 6th, 2026
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
1316 33 Street NE, Calgary (Plaza 3, 4 & 5)

Community Futures Treaty 7 (CFT7) is proud to host “The Bridge to Inclusion…Aaksistoiihkasi” Cultural Event on November 5th and 6th  at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre.

Join us for this two-day interactive cultural event focused on advancing Indigenous inclusion, understanding, and meaningful engagement in the workplace and community. The event will bring together Indigenous leaders, Elders, employers, community members, and partners for two days of cultural activities, engaging presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, networking, artisan tables, great food, door prizes, and more.

Registration

$200 per person for both days, including:

  • 2 full breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • Access to all presentations, workshops, panels, and cultural activities
  • Seats are limited – register today!

Speakers & Activities Include:

  • Grand Entry featuring the Blackfoot Confederacy Drum Group
  • Blackfoot A-1 Club Singers and Dance Troupe
  • Equine Assisted Therapy presentation with Marty Wildman
  • Interactive workshop with Cowboy SmithX
  • Indigenous Employment Equity & Workforce Development Action Plan Launch with Sean McEwen
  • Business Community Forum focused on Indigenous employment and inclusion
  • Elder teachings, video presentation, and Elder Panel

Hotel Accommodations

To book a room at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, attendees can call 1-800-661-1464 or email res@calgaryplaza.com.

Block ID: 414705
Block Name: Community Futures Treaty Seven

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AGENDA

DAY 1 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
Emcee - Marty Wildman

8:00 AMCheck In; Breakfast
8:45 AMGrand Entry; Blackfoot Confederacy Drum Group/ Opening Address -
Chief Samuel Crowfoot
9:30 AMBlackfoot A-1 Club Singers and Dance Troupe
10:30 AMBreak
10:45 AMPresentation: Marty Wildman - Equine Assisted Therapy
11:45 AMPre Lunch Activity
12:00 PMLunch/ Door Prizes
1:00 PMWork Shop Presentation Cowboy SmithX
2:30 PMBreak
2:45 PMMenti Games
3:45 PMCommittee Thank you and Tony C. Tribute
4:15 PMClosing Remarks for Day

DAY 2 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
Emcee - Marty Wildman

8:00 AMCheck In; Breakfast
8:45 AMOpening & Welcoming Address - Naheed Nenshi, The Leader of Alberta's Official Opposition
9:30 AMIndigenous Employment Equity and Workforce Development Action
Plan Launch:
Sean McEwen, RealEyes Capacity Consultants
10:30 AMBreak
10:45 AMBusiness Community Forum con't with Sean McEwen
12:00 PMLunch
Door Prizes
1:00 PMElder Video - CFT7 Advisor of Tradition and Lifeways - Empowerment
2:00 PMBreak
2:15 PMElder Panel
3:30 PMClosing, Survey, Door Prize

SPEAKERS

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Marty Wildman, CFT7
Emcee / Presenter

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Sean McEwen, RealEyes Capacity
Presenter

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Cowboy Smithx
Presenter

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Blackfoot Confederacy
Drum Group

PANELISTS

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Colleen Runner-Waskewitch
CFT7 Advisors of Tradition & Lifeways

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Duane Mistaken Chief, Aawaahasskata
CFT7 Advisors of Tradition & Lifeways

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Gerald Sitting Eagle, Piitaopi
CFT7 Advisors of Tradition & Lifeways

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Betty Ann Little Wolf, Anats-piiksaakii
CFT7 Advisors of Tradition & Lifeways

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Hank Snow
CFT7 Advisors of Tradition & Lifeways

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Tom Little Bear, Kah-Toh-Mahoka
CFT7 Advisors of Tradition & Lifeways

ENTERTAINMENT

Blackfoot A-1 Club Singers and Dance Troupe Presentation

My name is Tyrone ‘Hutch’ Sitting Eagle.  Pam and myself are members of the Blackfoot A-1 Club singers and Dance Troupe.  The group was originally called 10 Person Drum group which started in 1910.  In the late 40’s and early 50’s the Drum group transferred into Blackfoot A-1 Club.  The essence and vision of the group is to promote the social culture of the Siksika people.  The leader of the group is Tyrone Codey Sittng Eagle aka Hutch Jr., our son. This performance will include Dancers, Drummers and a Hoop Dancer.

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