CFT7 – The Bridge to Inclusion “Aaksistoiihkasi” Cultural Event 2024

Community Futures Treaty 7 (CFT7) is proud to host “The Bridge to Inclusion…Aaksistoiihkasi” Cultural Event on November 20 & 21, 2024 at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre.

This interactive cultural event supports diversity, equity, and inclusion for Indigenous persons. Please join us for this 2-day event that includes cultural activities, presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussion, entertainment, networking, artisan tables, door prizes, fun, and food.

Seats are limited – register today!

Registration fee is only $225.00 p/p for both days, and includes 2 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, and dinner at the evening gala on November 21st.

Speakers and Activities include:

• Grand Entry / Ceremony
• Blackfoot Confederacy Drum Group
• Emcee Shawna Morning Bull
• Sean McEwen, RealEyes Capacity Consultants (Indigenous Equity Action Plans – Inclusive Design)
• Gateway Association (Action to Inclusion: Workplace Applications of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
• Johnathon Red Gun – Key Note Speaker
• Elders’ Program with Heather Black
• Panel Discussion – Diverse Abilities, Shared Success: Stories of Indigenous Inclusive Hiring
• Artisan Tables
• Exhibitor Booths – Networking Activity

If you would like to book a room at the Best Western Premiere Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre:

• Attendees can call 1-800-661-1464 or email res@calgaryplaza.com
• Block ID: 313203
• Block Name: Community Futures Treaty Seven

CFT7 would like to recognize The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.

The 2024-2025 Disability Employment Engagement Event “Bridge to Inclusion” is also sponsored in part through a grant from the Government of Alberta – Indigenous Relations Employment Partnership Program. CFT7 would also like to thank its sponsors Gateway Association and Alberta Employment First Network.