This publication offers a clear account of the Confederacy’s work in governance, advocacy, culture, and community development. It highlights the efforts of a team of Blackfoot professionals dedicated to advancing the collective interests of Niitsitapi and all things Blackfoot.

This first issue covers Quarter 1 and early Quarter 2 (April to August 2025) and features several key developments: the signing of the first-ever memorandum of understanding with the City of Calgary; the Confederacy Chiefs’ May 1 statement rejecting Alberta Bill 54 and reaffirming Blackfoot Treaty sovereignty; continued advocacy in Washington, DC with Alliance Nations to advance Jay Treaty rights and cross-border mobility; the appointment of Kimmy Shade as Chief Executive Officer; and the launch of the Blackfoot Confederacy Guardians of the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

OKI COLLECTIVE is designed to build understanding of the Confederacy’s scope of work, bring clarity to decisions being made, and provide Blackfoot members with reliable updates on progress across governance, advocacy, and Blackfoot-led initiatives.