Partners in Purpose: Calgary

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. – Welcome and lunch

12:00 p.m. – Teachings and conversation with a Stoney Nakoda Elder

12:30 p.m. – Perspective from Howl on Indigenous-led community partnership

1:00 p.m. – Open discussion and connection with fellow clients

1:45 p.m. – Office tour

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Hosted by:

Benevity’s Indigenous Peoples and Allies Employee Resource Group, in partnership with the nonprofit Howl and Îyârhe Nakoda Nation Elder Terry Rider.

Howl delivers programming for high school students, young adults, and educators, blending Indigenous knowledge, science, nature connection, and community building to foster personal resilience and leadership.

Terry Rider is a community leader who is involved in many aspects of community life. A fluent Stoney speaker who has instructed at the University of Calgary, Rider hosts a morning radio show on Sîktoge Ja Radio and works closely with Howl to provide guidance and teachings to their youth and staff.