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2023 FALL JTBA SUMMIT

Calgary, AB, Canada

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The Jay Treaty Boarder Alliance (JTBA) will hold its 2023 Summit (Summit) on October 11-13, 2023 in Calgary, AB, Canada.

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HOST TRIBE

The Blackfoot Confederacy

On behalf of the Jay Treaty Border Alliance, we would like to thank the Blackfoot Confederacy for the leadership and guidance they have provided towards making this Summit possible. 

REGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT TODAY!

The Summit will provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to meet with government officials from both the United States and Canada to discuss a wide range of Tribal border crossing issues and to hear updates on JTBA advocacy efforts. 

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Register Here

HOTEL INFORMATION

Summit Hotel

The Westin Calgary Airport

671 Aero Dr. NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $229 CAD per night

Guest room rate may be available 3 days pre- and post-program dates (subject to room and rate availability)

Room Block Registration Link, click here.

Last Day to Book: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Additional Hotel Options

Hampton Inn by Hilton, Calgary Airport

2021 100 Ave NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $218 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 2.1 km

Wingate by Wyndham, Calgary Airport

57 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $155 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 3.2 km

Hotel 11 by Sonesta

11 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $151 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 3.0 km

Comfort Inn & Suites, Calgary Airport North

147 Freeport Crescent NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $167 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 3.2 km

Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary Airport North

20 Freeport Place NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $166 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 3.5 km

Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport

2001 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB 

Rooms are $314 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 4.4 km

Park Inn by Radisson

 27 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $177 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 3.0 km

Hyatt Place, Calgary Airport

10 Aero Crescent NE, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $199 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 0.6 km

Holiday Inn, Calgary Airport

45 Hopewell Way Ne, Calgary, AB

Rooms are $155 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 8.7 km

Best Western Premier Freeport Inn

86 Freeport Boulevard NE Calgary, AB

Rooms are $230 CAD per night

Distance from Summit Hotel: 2.9 km

AGENDA

All events occur in the Ballroom unless otherwise noted.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023

 

Travel to Calgary, AB, Canada

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12:00 p.m.                                    Lunch for Jay Treaty Border Alliance Executive

   Committee (Invite Only)

   Red Deer Room

 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.                  Jay Treaty Border Alliance Executive Committee

   Meeting (Invite Only)

   Red Deer Room

 

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                  Government of Canada Border Experience Technical Table

   (Invite Only)

   Okotoks Room

 

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.                  Government of Canada Entry of Goods Technical Table (Invite

   Only)

   Red Deer Room

 

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.                  Government of Canada Documentation Technical Table (Invite

   Only)

   Okotoks Room

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.                  Welcome Reception & Dinner Hosted by the Blackfoot                                                                         Confederacy

                                                       (For Everyone)

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast 

 

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.                 Opening Remarks (Local Host & JTBA Co-Chairs)

 

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.               Jay Treaty Border Alliance

  • History of the Alliance

  • Membership Updates

  • Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act

  • UNDRIP Implementation

 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.                 Lunch & Learn - Documentary on the Blackfoot Confederacy 

                                                        Cross Border Vaccination Clinic

 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.                   Canada Border Services Agency Tribal Engagement

  • Loretta Landmesser, Director, Indigenous Affairs Secretariat, CBSA

  • Cynthia Pye, Acting Director, Indigenous Affairs Secretariat, CBSA

  • Helen Robertson, Director, Indigenous Border Crossing Division, Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

  • TBD, Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada, IRCC

 

3:00 p.m.                                       Break

 

3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                   Implementation of UNDRIP Act

  • Paul Heighington, Justice Canada 

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023

 

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast

 

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.                 Opening Remarks (Local Host & JTBA Co-Chairs)

 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.               U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.              Cross Border Repatriation (Protocols, Processes, and NAGPRA)

  • Catherine Bechard – Regional Affairs Advisor for the Prairies (Canada Border Crossing Agency)     

  • Elders of the Blackfoot Confederacy                                                 

12:00 p.m.                                    Lunch and Closing Remarks

 

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