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In the mid-1700s, our ancestors traversed cold and unrelenting lands across Northern Alberta. As one large group they travelled south, migrating for food, when they came across a large frozen lake. The Chiefs told everyone, “hurry across the ice.” “The ice is thin,” they said.

One woman was crossing with her child on her back, and he began to cry for an object sticking out of the ice. He wanted it for a toy. The woman kept telling him that the Chiefs were hurrying everyone across the ice, but the child kept crying. She relented and released the axe attached to her belt to begin chopping at the object. She cleaved and she hacked, and the object awoke as the horn of the Taslani, a dragon. An angered Tastlani broke through the ice, and the ice split. Many of our people died, and the rest were separated. The Tsuut’ina kept on their path south, while the Dene remained and returned north. If you visit the Xani-tii Guk’a Sidodi (Buffalo Lake, north of Edmonton) today, it is said you can still hear the people crying. — as told by Bruce Starlight

Present day, the Tsuut’ina Nation is located in the south west of Calgary.

Information retrieved from: https://tsuutina.com/our-history/

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Chill out or rock out—the choice is yours. Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is the ultimate place to unwind, recharge, and dive into non-stop entertainment. Relax in your comfortable room, then hit the casino floor for some excitement or catch a top touring act in our 2,500-seat Event Centre.

Conveniently located near major transportation routes, Calgary’s downtown core and popular attractions are just minutes away—making it easy to explore, play, and enjoy it all.

AMMENITIES

• Indoor pool

• Outdoor pool

• 24/7 Gym

• S’more kits & Firepit services

• Board games

• Hotel Restaurant (Little Chief)

• Casino Restaurant (Blaze Bar & Grill, Buffet Restaurant)

• Casino bar services (Eagle Bar, Stage Bar)

• Shuttle service to select locations

Information retrieved from: www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca

Wanuskewin Heritage Park sits above the opimihāw Creek and the South Saskatchewan River near Saskatoon – a window into a part of Canada’s history that remains largely undiscovered, and a link to our past unlike any other National Historic Site in Canada. Wanuskewin’s uniqueness is not just the fact that there exists evidence of ancient peoples, but rather the composition of many different aspects of habitation, hunting and gathering, and spirituality – all in one place.

The 2025 UMICS trip strives to establish a stable and cross institutional relationship with Indigenous business students at the Edwards School of Business; provide UMICS members with an insight into Indigenous business practices on reserve land, and develop an understanding and appreciation for Dakota culture.

The tentative itinerary includes:

• A visit to the Wanuskewin Heritage Center

• A meet and greet with U of M alumni and acting dean Marjorie Delbaere of Edwards School of Business

• A dialogue session with the Edwards School of Business Indigenous Business Students Society

• Star gazing and Dakota teachings

• Traditional bannock making and bonfire

• A meet and greet with Whitecap Development Corporation

Students interested in participating in the 2025 UMICS trip must meet the below eligibility:

• Be in good academic and professional standing with the University of Manitoba and I.H Asper School of Business.

• Be a registered University of Manitoba Student.

• Be a registered I.H Asper School of Business student.

• Are enrolled in courses at Asper at the time of trip departure.

• Be a registered and active UMICS member for a minimum of four months prior to the trip departure date.

• Be a registered IBEP student.

• Are willing to participate in all scheduled trip activities to the best of their abilities.

• Capable of submitting member payment prior to the specified date.

• Have not participated in two prior STAG trips.

• Have completed the release form

  *The release form will be distributed to successful applicants via email on February 13th, 2025.

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Through financial contributions from the Asper School of Business and UMICS , we are pleased to offer this opportunity to members for the cost of: $30.00

While we are able to offer this opportunity for a reduced cost to our members; successful applicants will be required to purchase their own meals for the duration of the trip (with the exception of the scheduled lunch and learn session).

TIME COMMITMENTS

Successful applicants are asked to attend a brief information session (*date to be selected after applications are reviewed).

The total duration of the trip is 4 days, 3 nights

Trip participants are expected to participate in all scheduled events to the best of their ability.