Treaty One Awards Gala
3rd Annual Treaty One Awards Gala
Honouring Anishinaabe Excellence & Leadership
May 26, 2026 | RBC Convention Centre
The Treaty One Awards Gala is an annual celebration honouring individuals from across the Treaty One Nations whose leadership and achievements have made a lasting impact in our communities. Each year, the Gala brings together business and community leaders, artists, youth, Knowledge Keepers, and partners to recognize excellence and reflect on the progress and vision shaping our future.
The Gala has become a signature gathering on our calendar — a space where Nation-building, culture, and innovation meet. Through recognition and celebration, the Awards highlight the remarkable accomplishments taking place every day within Treaty One Territory and the promise of what is still ahead.
What to Expect at the 2026 Gala
Awards Presentation
Recognizing excellence across diverse fields and honouring individuals whose achievements uplift our communities and advance our shared goals.
Musical Performances
Featuring performers whose music adds dimension to our celebration and reflects the spirit of innovation and community within Treaty One Territory.
Special Guests & Speakers
Bringing forward voices and perspectives that inspire leadership and encourage future generations.
Networking & Community Connection
Connecting sponsors, partners, and community members who share a commitment to reconciliation, economic empowerment, and Nationhood.
Bursaries, Scholarships & Future Pathways
Beyond celebration, the Treaty One Awards Gala serves as a catalyst for investing in the next generation of Treaty One leaders.
Funds raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, and community support contribute to the Treaty One Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarship Program, which supports Treaty One members pursuing post-secondary education. Through needs-based bursaries and scholarships, the program helps reduce financial barriers, supports both tuition and living expenses, and opens pathways into academic, technical, and professional fields.
By pairing recognition with reinvestment, the Gala ensures that the success we honour today helps create meaningful opportunities for tomorrow.
About Treaty One Nations
Treaty One Nations is composed of the seven First Nations who are signatories to the first of the 11 numbered Treaties, originally signed on August 3, 1871, at Lower Fort Garry after several days of discussions and ceremonies.
In a 19-year process of coming together as a unified governing body, the seven Treaty No. 1 First Nations have cultivated a political relationship rooted in Nationhood and a solid foundation for collective governance, significant opportunities for long-term investment, and economic development.
Treaty One Nations is guided by the Governing Council that is comprised of the seven Chiefs of the Treaty No. 1 First Nations.
Become a Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring the Treaty One Awards Gala?
View the full sponsorship package here:
[Download the 2026 Treaty One Awards Gala Sponsorship Package]
For questions, please contact events@treaty1.ca or call 204-783-3110.
Ticket Sales Coming Soon
Ticket sales for the 2026 Treaty One Awards Gala will be announced soon.
Please check back for updates, or follow Treaty One Nations on social media for the official ticket release and event details.