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!!