Land Acknowledgement: Tsuut'ina Nation is located on Treaty 7 territory, adjacent to the city of Calgary. The Tsuut'ina people are part of the Dene language family and have inhabited the foothills and prairies of southern Alberta since time immemorial.

Dene (Tsuut'ina)

Tsuut'ina Nation

Southern Alberta (adjacent to Calgary), Alberta, Canada

Located immediately southwest of Calgary, the Tsuut'ina Nation is undergoing major economic development including the Taza project, one of the largest Indigenous-led developments in Canadian history.

3
Businesses
~2,400
Population
1
Events
2
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Language & Culture — Tsúùt'ínà k'àd

Tsuut'ina (Sarcee)

Traditional Name:

Tsúùt'ínà k'àd

Language Family:

Athabaskan (Dene)

Speakers:

~50–75 fluent first-language speakers; most are elders over 60

UNESCO Status:

Critically Endangered

Essential Phrases

Hello / Greeting

Danit'adá

/dah-NIT-ah-dah/

Hello / How are you?

Thank You

Snachísh

/snah-CHEESH/

Thank you

Welcome

Nida guni tsíi

/NEE-dah GOO-nee TSEE/

Welcome / It is good you are here

Cultural Values

DeneThe People
Tsúùt'ínàMany People / A Great Number of People
NídaOur Land / Home

Language Revitalisation

  • Tsuut'ina Language and Culture Department
  • Tsuut'ina Education — K-12 language curriculum
  • Chiila Elementary School Tsuut'ina immersion stream

Preserving Indigenous Languages: Tsúùt'ínà k'àd (Tsuut'ina (Sarcee)) is critically endangered, with very few first-language speakers remaining. Every conversation, every phrase learned, and every child raised in the language strengthens the vitality of this community. We encourage visitors to learn and use these phrases respectfully.

Real Estate / Mixed-Use DevelopmentHospitality / EntertainmentRecreation / Wellness

Businesses in Tsuut'ina Nation

Taza Development (Tsuut'ina)

AI-Ready

Real Estate / Mixed-Use Development

A 1,200-acre mixed-use development on Tsuut'ina land, one of the largest Indigenous-led developments in Canada, including retail, commercial, and residential spaces.

Grey Eagle Resort and Casino

AI-Ready

Hospitality / Entertainment

Full-service resort with casino, hotel, event centre, and dining on Tsuut'ina Nation land.

Seven Chiefs Sportsplex

Recreation / Wellness

Multi-sport facility on Tsuut'ina Nation territory, open to the community and public.

Events & Celebrations

Tsuut'ina Nation Annual Pow Wow and Rodeo

July

Annual celebration combining traditional pow wow dance and drumming with rodeo events.

Cultural Destinations & Landmarks

Grey Eagle Resort and Casino

Major entertainment and hospitality venue featuring concerts, gaming, and dining on Tsuut'ina Nation land.

Tsuut'ina Cultural Museum

Museum preserving the history, language, and cultural heritage of the Tsuut'ina Dene people.

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