The City of Calgary Seasons of Reconciliation – Walking Workshop
Do not miss this oppurtunity to participate in this celebrated program!
Since its launch as a pilot project in 2023, The Seasons of Reconciliation Program has become a cornerstone of professional development within the City of Calgary’s Planning and Development Services (PDS) department. Developed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and growing staff interest in learning from Indigenous communities, this unconventional program moves beyond traditional classrooms to land-based learning. It has since engaged more than 240 staff and is now a celebrated learning initiative. As part of the 2026 APPI Conference, PDS will host a unique Seasons of Reconciliation mini-learning session for up to 60 participants outside and on the land.
This three hour session will explore Calgary/ Mohkinsstsis through place-based Indigenous knowledge flowing from the land. Participants will learn how the program connects staff with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, academics, and leaders to address knowledge gaps, strengthen commitments to reconciliation, and elevate Indigenous worldviews in planning practices.
Through direct learning from City staff and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, participants will explore ethical spaces, relationship-building and the intersection between Indigenous knowledge and planning. The session will conclude with reflections from City staff on why in an ever-changing world, planners must pause, refocus and prioritize relationship building and learning from Indigenous communities whose languages, cultures, ceremonies and worldviews flow from the land they plan for.
Guides:
Fraser McLeod MPL, RPP, MCIP Senior Planner, Community Planning, Planning and Development Services, City of Calgary
Lorna Crowshoe B.mgmt, MBA Senior Indigenous Policy Strategist, City and Regional Planning, Planning and Development Services, City of Calgary
Shawn Singer BSW, M.ed Senior Indigenous Policy Strategist, City and Regional Planning, Planning and Development Services, City of Calgary
Along with Traditional Knowledge Keepers
This event qualifies for 3.0 structured CPL units.
To register click here.