b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE30BMO Farm Family Awards Celebrating Indigenous CultureIn partnership with BMO, the Calgary Stampede proudlyElbow River Camp presented by Enbridgerecognized 19 southern Alberta farm families with the 2025 BMO Farm Family Awards, celebrating their leadership in agriculture,Since 1912, the Calgary Stampede has partnered with families commitment to community and dedication to preserving Westernfrom the Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Stoney Nakoda and Tsuutina heritage. The families were welcomed to Stampede Park for aFirst Nations of Treaty 7 in the activation of Elbow River Camp recognition reception and brunch, where each was honoured forpresented by Enbridge. In 2025, visitors engaged with 24 tipi their innovation, stewardship and lasting contributions to Albertasfamilies, explored Indigenous vendors, artists and food, and agricultural legacy. observed cultural dance and storytelling programs that honoured tradition while celebrating contemporary community.Robot Rodeo\x0727 teams participated in the second editionYouth, technology and agriculture once again collided asof the hand games competitionthe Robot Rodeo returned to the BMO Centre during\x07Stampede 2025, with some changes: teams had to build a$10,000 in prize money awardedrobot in two days to meet the challenge of the competition.to the top 4 teamsThe event, which highlights the future of innovation in\x07Over 2,400 First Nations drummers, food production, began in 2024 after a partnership wasdancers and mounted riders participated in formed with the Western Mechatronics Robotics Club. celebrations across Stampede Park and Calgary With $10,000 in cash prizes on the line, the competition wasntThe Stampede Powwow presented by TC Energyjust about winning; it was about showcasing how STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fuels the future of foodThe Calgary Stampede Powwow presented by TC Energy, held July production. The brilliant young people in team Kawaii Kittens took1213 at the Scotiabank Saddledome, featured top-tier dancersElbow River Camp Riders mingle with Stampede guests.first place, while the runner-up was the SWC Robotics team. and drummers from across North America competing in multiple categories and age groups. Participants competed for a prize pool of $200,000, with more than 400 registered competitors showcasing artistry, athleticism and cultural pride.\x0753 per cent of competitors from Treaty 7\x074,500+ spectators across two days\x07300,000+ views of the online streamover the two-day competitionRobot Rodeo in action at the BMO Centre. Energy of the Grand Entry at the Stampede Powwow presented by TC Energy.'