Calgary recognizes community leadership with Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award

This City of Calgary ceremony held on June 19, 2026, honored community leadership with the Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award, recognizing exceptional leadership in building relationships with Indigenous communities. The event celebrated the legacy of Chief David Crowchild and highlighted the ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation by the city and its Indigenous partners. The award recipient, Roy Bear Chief, a respected Indigenous elder and social worker, was recognized for his dedication to fostering understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The ceremony included speeches emphasizing the importance of treaty rights, reconciliation as a continuous journey, and the city's support for Indigenous communities. While the meeting focused on community recognition and Indigenous relations, no procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed.