The 125th anniversary commemorating the making of Treaty Number 7 will be a seven-day event, from September 16-22, 2002. The commemorating event, open at all times to the general public, will provide participants and spectators with an incredible opportunity to examine Indian culture first-hand, and to experience a traditional way of life.

At the most significant landmark on the treaty site - which measures almost two miles in length - will  be a large gathering of painted lodges erected by the signatory tribes to Treaty Number 7 including the Siksika (Blackfoot), Piikani (Peigan), Kainaiwa (Blood), Tsuu T'ina (Sarcee), and Nakoda (Stoney).

Hundreds of Treaty 7 members will be involved in the seven-day commemoration, during which time traditional dance competitions will be held, as well as other activities. Spectators will have opportunity to experience some of the ways of the Plains Indian, participating in traditional Indian games, and have the opportunity to purchase Indian handicrafts. it is an occasion to compare the old culture with the new.

Treaty Number 7 was enacted at the Blackfoot Crossing on the Bow River, on what is now the Siksika Indian Reserve. The Treaty document will be on display, returning to the descendants of the signatories to commemorate and reconfirm their treaty relationship with the Crown and Crown and all Canadians.