Community Futures Treaty Seven


2025 CALGARY - TREATY SEVEN

POST-SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT SYMPOSIUM

February 20 & 21, 2025  -  Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Community Futures Treaty 7 (CFT7) presents the 7th Annual Treaty 7 Post-Secondary Summer Employment Symposium. Students will have the opportunity to secure employment in their field. Employers will gain knowledge of Treaty 7 Territory, history, and distinct protocols while spending the day with students and Elders.

Our goal is to create a bridge between Indigenous students and city employers by connecting employers and a post-secondary student through our annual event.

AGENDA

Day One  -  Thursday, February 20th

7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am – 9:30am Opening Ceremony
9:30am – 9:45am CFT7 Updates
9:45am – 11:15am Keynote Speech - Ashley Wright, CFT7
11:15am – 12:00pm Student & Employer Panel
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:20pm Breakout #1
2:20pm – 2:40pm Break
2:40pm – 4:00pm Breakout #2
4:00pm – 5:30pm Break until Evening
5:30pm – 6:30pm Dinner
6:30pm – 9:00pm Evening Activity – Indigenous Hand Games/Stick Games Demonstrated by Traditional Hand Games Teachings
9:00pm – 9:15pm Day 1 Closing Remarks

    Day Two  -  Friday, February 21st

    8:00am – 9:00am

    Breakfast

    9:00am – 9:45am Opening Protocol & Motivational Speech By Lizzie Crowchild
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    9:45am – 10:00am Break
    10:00am – 10:50am Interviews #1
    10:50am – 11:00am Brief Break
    11:00am – 12:00pm Interviews #2
    12:00pm – 1:00pm

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    Lunch
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    1:00pm – 1:50pm Interviews #3
    1:50pm – 2:00pm Brief Break
    2:00pm – 3:00pm Interviews #4
    3:00pm - 3:15pm

    End of Event Debrief & Closing Remarks

      BREAKOUT SESSION WORKSHOPS

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      DAY 1 EVENING ACTIVITY

      Introduction to Indigenous Hand Games/Stick Games

      Indigenous Hand Games, also known as Stick Games, are traditional guessing and strategy games played by many Indigenous communities across Canada. These games have been passed down for generations and serve as a form of entertainment, cultural expression, and community bonding. Played with sticks, bones, or other small objects, the game typically involves one team hiding an item while the opposing team tries to guess its location using intuition and observation. Accompanied by drumming, singing, and chanting, Hand Games are deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions, often played at gatherings, celebrations, and competitions.

      Demonstrated by Traditional Hand Games Teachings
      Elder/Knowledge Keeper/Teacher: Karla Devine Onespot, Michael Devine Onespot
      Singer/Teacher: Troy Onespot, Kyle Snow, Gina Onespot

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      SPEAKERS

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      Master of Ceremonies
      Shawna Morning Bull, CFT7

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      Motivational Speaker
      Lizzie Crowchild, B. Mgt.

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      Keynote Presenter
      Ashley Wright, M.Ed., B.Ed., CFT7

      STUDENT & EMPLOYER PANELLISTS

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      Student Panellist
      Nathan Crow

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      Student Panellist
      Josie Grier

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      Student Panelist
      Tyra Cross Child

      CONFERENCE CENTRE FLOOR PLAN

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      Participating Companies

      SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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      FAQs

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