Myke Atkinson

Yes

Myke believes it is important for these initiatives be indigenous-led with the city supporting. He has extensive experience working with Indigenous groups while working for the Library. 

Heather McRae

Yes

Terry Wong

Yes

Terry continues to enable opportunity for open conversations amongst all Indigenous and non-Indigenous interested parties and individuals. He recognizes the plurality of Indigenous communities and voices and he is committed to working towards a shared outcome.

Anthony Ascue: Uncertain - These issues are outside of our Municipal wheelhouse, but I want to confirm that I do support our Indigenous citizens. Last year we have renamed Fort Calgary to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. The renaming also pays tribute to the site’s location, the confluence of the Bow & Elbow rivers, paying homage to the histories of both Indigenous and colonial periods. We will continue to work with our Indigenous citizens and support them where we can. I want all our citizens to be prosperous, to be healthy and safe, and to know that we are doing everything in our power to make your lives easier, and your streets cleaner. As mentioned earlier, this would not be a Municipal issue. Our current city council has overspent for the past four years and as a result, dozens of projects, services and investments are either under funded, paused indefinitely or scrapped all together. From poor planning to mismanagement, to overstepping our Municipal boundaries. We got ourselves in a mess. We need to clean up and we need to be responsible while doing it. We have to focus on the major issues (within our Municipal duties), and handle those first.

David Barrett: Yes - On enacting Truth and Reconciliation, I will champion the creation of a dedicated Indigenous Gathering Place, working with Indigenous leaders and leveraging the skills within the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation. I’ll also ensure continued funding for Indigenous-led public art and placemaking initiatives, which enrich our shared urban landscape while honouring Indigenous histories. Wherever possible, I commit to leveraging existing relationships with City partners, such as The Confluence Historic Site, and grassroots organizations to further support reconciliation actions. Additionally, I’ll work with the province to boost Indigenous tourism by supporting Indigenous-owned creative businesses, fostering economic empowerment while showcasing Indigenous cultures. Additionally, these steps must be paired with concrete efforts to improve housing equity, including expanding affordable housing with culturally appropriate supports such as Elders-in-residence programs, Indigenous-staffed supportive housing complexes, and smudging-friendly accommodations.

I’ll push for Indigenous language and culture classes in City facilities like libraries and recreation centres, ensuring these vital teachings are available to all Calgarians. Improved connections, such as transit links, to nearby Indigenous communities, including Tsuut’ina and Siksika, will better connect families, workers, and cultural resources. Finally, I’ll advocate for transparent, annual reporting on reconciliation progress across all City business units, with reviews led by Indigenous partners, to ensure commitments translate into measurable change. Reconciliation isn’t a checkbox, it’s an ongoing responsibility and commitment.

Greg Amoruso: Yes - I to have heard the hollow promises that were make by our council
members and Mayor in regards to indigenes promises that were never kept.
Promises that were made will have to be kept and these projects will be
completed. Our Aboriginal culture is a huge part of Calgary and what
most of north America knows us as and relates us to. I can say I will
fight and make this happen.