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 q |
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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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





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

SPEAKERS

Master of Ceremonies
Shawna Morning Bull, CFT7

Motivational Speaker
Lizzie Crowchild, B. Mgt.

Keynote Presenter
Ashley Wright, M.Ed., B.Ed., CFT7
STUDENT & EMPLOYER PANELLISTS

Student Panellist
Nathan Crow

Student Panellist
Josie Grier

Student Panelist
Tyra Cross Child
CONFERENCE CENTRE FLOOR PLAN

Participating Companies
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