The Blackfoot Confederacy flag was raised at Calgary City Hall today October 30,2026 marking continued progress between Blackfoot Confederacy and The City of Calgary.

Blackfoot Confederacy Chiefs, leadership and staff joined Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas, members of City Council and City staff for the flag raising in Mohkínstsis. The ceremony recognized the longstanding connection of Niitsitapi to this place and the work underway through the Memorandum of Understanding on Communication and Cooperation.

Signed May 9, 2025, the MOU was the first agreement of its kind for The City. It created a framework to advance shared priorities in housing, arts and culture, economic development, tourism and events, and communications.

Since signing the MOU, work has moved forward in areas including Indigenous housing, Indigenous led housing, travelling exhibitions and public art.

“Mohkínstsis has always been an important place for Niitsitapi, and our work with the city carries both history and responsibility,” said Piikani Nation Chief and Blackfoot Confederacy President Troy Knowlton. “We are building a stronger way to work together on issues that affect our people today and future generations. Raising our flag at City Hall recognizes that commitment and the work ahead for our Nations and Calgarians.”

Today’s flag raising recognizes the Blackfoot Nations in Mohkínstsis and the progress being made through the MOU.

“A year and a half into this agreement, we have built meaningful relationships, deepened our understanding of one another and identified opportunities to move forward together,” said City of Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas. “There is still much work ahead, but our ongoing dialogue, mutual respect and shared commitment have reinforced the value of continuing this work as partners.”

Blackfoot Confederacy and The City will continue work on housing and houselessness, economic participation, arts and culture, communications and engagement, with a focus on removing barriers and delivering lasting benefits for Niitsitapi and Calgarians.

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