The Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council will host the 2025 Blackfoot Confederacy Youth Gathering on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Red Crow Community College in Standoff, Alberta on the Kainai-Blood Tribe.

The theme for this year’s gathering is Aasitapiiksi Aipoyiyaa (Young People Talking), emphasizing the importance of providing Blackfoot youth with an opportunity to engage in critical dialogue on issues affecting their communities.

The Blackfoot Confederacy Youth Conference Working Group was established in October 2023 to align on objectives, identify challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration in the development of an ongoing Blackfoot Confederacy Youth Conference. This group ensures Blackfoot youth have a formal platform to engage with the Tribal Council.

Since its creation, the group has facilitated discussions involving youth and community leaders from the four Blackfoot Nations, focusing on key issues such as health—past, present, and future.

The 2025 gathering will serve as the inaugural event in a series of annual Blackfoot Confederacy Youth Conferences, rotating among the Blackfoot Nations in subsequent years.

This year’s agenda will include keynote addresses, presentations from Blackfoot Confederacy leaders, youth panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Registration is open to all who wish to attend, with priority given to Blackfoot youth. Further details, including keynote speaker information, will be provided in the coming days.

For additional information, to register, or to inquire about booth opportunities, please contact:

Travis Yellow Wings, Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council

E-mail: TravisY@blackfootconfederacy.ca