Siksika Nation Artsdance 2026 Agenda
April 8 & 9, 2026
Siksika Nation High School
Day 1 – April 8, 2026
8:00–9:00 AM: Registration & Set Up - Set up, participant registration, vendor set up
9:00 – 9:15 AM: Opening prayer, song and remarks
9:15–10:00 AM: Keynote Speaker - Artist Adrian Stimson
10:00 – 10:15 AM: Break - Snack break, check out vendors, door prizes.
10:15 – 11:00 AM: Workshop Session 1 - Breakout sessions; choice of 4 workshops
11:00 AM –12:00 PM: Workshop Session 2 - Breakout sessions; choice of 4 workshops
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch & Vendor Fair - Lunch & Networking & Door Prizes
1:00–3:00 PM: Workshop Session 3 - Breakout sessions; choice of 4 workshops
3:00 – 3:15 PM: Break - Snack break, vendors, door prizes
3:15–4:00 PM: Workshop Session 4 - Breakout sessions; choice of 4 workshops
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Dismissal
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Day 2 - April 9, 2026
9:00–10:00 AM: Opening prayer, remarks, door prizes, snacks, vendors and networking.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Workshops - Breakout sessions and 4 workshops.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch & Film Screening -Siksika Language Film Screening.
1:00–2:30 PM: Showcase Rehearsal - Technical prep and final run-through.
2:30–4:30 PM: Youth Showcase Performance, Closing Dinner Celebration and Wrap Up – Each participant allowed to invite one/two guests for the performance.
Closing dinner with the youth participants (45 mins)
Showcase Introduction starts at 3:15 PM
Theatrical performance
Musical performance
Participant showcase presentation
Recognition, certificates/prizes, thank you and closing comments!!

