Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, PO Box 86074, Calgary, AB (2026)

Making Treaty 7 is a major theatrical work exploring the historical significance, and contemporary relevance of Treaty 7, the founding event of Southern Alberta. Making Treaty 7 tells the story of the 1877 agreement between Queen Victoria and First Nations of Western Canada and investigates the consequences and implications today.

08/06/2026

Oki Treaty 7 folk.
Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society has partnered with Oshkagoojin Indigenous Theatre for Youth to present FREE Indigenous Summer Theatre Workshops here in Calgary!
Registration is now open for OITY's Stories to Play in the City... and the Mountains workshops for Indigenous youth ages 8-18!

📅 August 16 & 17
🕚 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Holy Gathering Place at The Confluence
🍎 Snacks provided
🥪 Please bring a lunch

Youth are welcome to attend one or both workshop days. Each day is designed as a stand-alone experience, so families can register for either day or enjoy both.
Registration is free, but spaces are limited.

This year we're excited to offer two unique opportunities:
🍂 Stories to Play in the City... and the Mountains (Ages 8-12)
Explore storytelling through theatre games, movement, masks, creativity, and imagination through Indigenous theatre practices.

✍️ Storytelling Writing Lab (Ages 13-17)
A collaborative two-day writing experience where Indigenous teens will develop original stories, create memorable characters, and explore their creative voice through Indigenous storytelling and theatre.

As guests in Treaty 7 territory, OITY are honoured to learn alongside local Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and theatre practitioners, creating space for the respectful exchange of stories, teachings, and creative practices.

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/b8axvSrXw4TbVYdE8

06/29/2026

Cieran Starlight is Making Treaty 7’s June Artist of the Month.

She is a 2Spirit artist from Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta. Majoring in the Fibre Arts Program at AUArts, Starlight’s pieces explore art and designing through textiles including dyeing and printing fabrics. Raised within their strong Tsuut’ina culture, Cieran incorporates images that are important to their cultural identity.

Q: What or who inspires you to create your art?
Cieran: I am constantly inspired by Tsuut’ina language revitalization and finding spaces to introduce it to and to also open up a broader conversation of the importance of Indigenous language revitalization. It is what connects us to our land and to our communities and should be treated in the highest regard. “

Q: What is your artistic goal or dream?
Cieran: “My goal is to one day showcase my fashion designs on a runway show like SWAIA or Vancouver Fashion Week. I also have big dreams of creating customized creations for as many people as possible because that personal connection with clients is what I thrive on and what drives my motivation. Being able to create pieces that carry meaning for people is what makes my practice so rewarding.”

Q: What message would you share with young or upcoming artists?
Cieran: “Keep creating and keep trying new things and new techniques. I spent 3 years of university thinking that I was going to major in painting because traditionally, that’s what was accepted. But in my 3rd year I found textiles and textile design and shifted my whole focus to that because it was what sparked my passion for making again. So don’t get stuck doing what is widely accepted and take the opportunity to learn as much as you can. “

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06/10/2026

We have decided to postpone the Treaty 7 Community Round-Up and Bannock Bake-Off until next month.

We hope this gives those, who wish to participate in the Bannock Bake-Off, more time to organize teams and register in the competition!

We will provide updates when a new date has been decided for this event.

06/04/2026

We’re looking for teams to join this year’s Bannock Bake-Off! Show off your fry bread making skills, win great prizes and celebrate National Indigenous History Month with all of us.

Registration ends June 9th, 2026.

Competition Details
● Maximum of twelve (12) teams will be accepted.
● Registration Fee: $250 per team.
● Each team may have up to six (6) members.
● Each team must appoint a Team Captain as the primary contact.
● Teams must register and submit payment prior to the registration deadline.
● All participants must sign an event waiver.
● Participants under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent.

Each team must:
● Choose a team name.
● Select a team theme.
● Create a team banner or signage.
● Share a brief team story about why bannock or fry bread is meaningful to them.
● Decorate and present their cooking area in alignment with their chosen theme.

Community spirit, creativity, and presentation are all part of the competition.

Treaty 7 Community Round-Up
🗓️ June 11th, 2026
📍 The Confluence

To register, click the link in our bio!

In partnership with The Confluence and with sponsorship from ATCO.

06/02/2026

Welcome to the return of the Calgary Indigenous Community Bannock Bake Off! For this competition, it’s fry bread we’re making—and it’s fried, not baked. The Bannock Bake Off was originally a beloved community tradition held as part of Aboriginal Awareness Week, which was created by the Calgary Aboriginal Arts Awareness Society. The event brought together Indigenous organizations, businesses, families, and community members in a spirited and friendly competition that celebrated culture, community, and, of course, great fry bread. After more than a decade away, we are proud to revive this community staple and invite a new generation of Bannock Makers to compete for bragging rights, community pride, and the coveted Bannock Bake Off Trophy. Who has the best fry bread in Calgary? Let’s find out!

Here are the rules for this year’s competition:
🫓 Maximum of twelve (12) teams will be accepted.
🫓 Registration Fee: $250 per team.
🫓 Each team may have up to six (6) members.
🫓 Each team must appoint a Team Captain as the primary contact.
🫓 Teams must register and submit payment prior to the registration deadline.
🫓 All participants must sign an event waiver.
🫓 Participants under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent.

‼️Before signing up, we highly recommend heading to our website for complete information about rules and other FAQs.‼️

Treaty 7 Community Round-up Bannock Bake-off
🗓️ June 11th, 2026
📍 The Confluence

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month 🪶

We honour the beauty, vitality, and innovation of all Indigenous cultures, giving thanks to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities who have shared their languages, wisdom, art, law, ecology, stories, and leadership with all of us.

This month calls on everyone to:
- Explore Indigenous-led events & tours—from powwows, farmers’ markets, storytelling walks to canoe regalia gatherings.
- Support Indigenous-owned businesses—including cultural tourism, art, and cuisine.
- Learn & connect—discover the lands you live on, the languages that echo through them, and the voices carrying ancestral knowledge.

How you can get involved:
- Attend a local Indigenous-led celebration or community gathering.
- Shop Indigenous-made art, food, or experiences.
- Listen, learn, and act—not just during June, but year-round.

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PO Box 86074
Calgary, AB
T2T6B7

Website

https://linktr.ee/MakingTreaty7CulturalSociety

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