Indigenous and Rural Relations

(Fort McMurray, AB – September 21, 2021) The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is proud to present the second guest speaker in the It’s Time to Talk: Indigenous Speaker...

Municipality, Athabasca Tribal Council and McMurray Métis strongly condemn acts of vandalism and racism toward residential school memorial

Over the weekend, it was discovered that...

Initiative to build awareness of local Indigenous culture, history, and the legacy of residential schools

(Fort McMurray, AB – August 19, 2021) – The Municipality is inviting...

For the first time in RMWB history, two Métis flags are now permanently raised in Anzac — at the gazebo park and at the Anzac Fire Hall — as a visual reminder to recognize and...

Waterfront Park is seeking public opinion on design ideas 

Fort McMurray development supporting waterfront and downtown revitalization 

(Fort McMurray,...

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will honour National Indigenous History Month in virtual ways this June in partnership with local Indigenous governments, organizations,...

Mayor Don Scott has issued the following statement on the discovery of remains at the Kamloops Indian Residential School:

“When we discuss truth and reconciliation, it’s important...

Interactive May 27 event features National Bestselling Author Jesse Thistle

(Fort McMurray, AB – May 19, 2021) The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is proud to present the...

Street Banner Program features Rhythms of Wood Buffalo

The 2021 Street Banner Program invites residents to submit an artistic design that explores the rhythms of Wood Buffalo....

Traffic signage, corporate signature plans mark ongoing RMWB commitment

(Fort McMurray, AB – March 31, 2021) – The Municipality continues to work with communities and partners...

Artwork to display rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples of Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, and the unceded territory of the Métis.

As part of its ongoing...