Buddie Dixon

Buddie is proud to be from the Kainai, Tsuu T’ina, and Stoney First Nations. He also has close family ties to the Siksika Nation. Born and raised in the Treaty 7 territory of Alberta, Buddie has a lifelong connection to the Calgary Stampede. He is actively involved in the First Nation and Western lifestyles of ranching and rodeo.

Buddie has worked within the Indigenous engagement sector for several years and has deep connections to the cultures, languages, and peoples of Treaty 7. This has allowed him to grow and gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. He has dedicated the majority of his career to integrating Indigenous perspectives into organizational practices, where his contributions have been instrumental. Currently, Buddie is part of ATCO’s Partnering for Resilience team.