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Community champions celebrated at Council’s Excellence Awards ceremony
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 01:00 PM
News Releases Events and Involvement Indigenous and Rural Relations Mayor, Council and Administration
Four community members were celebrated for their significant contributions to the region at Council’s Excellence Awards ceremony on Monday night at Shell Place.
“It’s clear to...

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road increasing to 27,500 kg on Saturday
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 01:23 PM
Plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage
Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, the vehicle load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is increasing...

Community members honoured at Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2024 02:32 PM
Local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends were honoured at the Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony at Shell Place on Friday night.
The gallery is intended...

Join the Community Gathering and Walk to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 08:51 AM
Wear orange on Sept. 30 to honour and support Residential School Survivors, their families, communities and those who never returned home.
All are invited to join the...

Nominate outstanding community members for Council’s Excellence Awards
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 09:00 AM
Public Engagement Events and Involvement Indigenous and Rural Relations Mayor, Council and Administration
Nominations can be submitted at rmwb.ca/excellence from Aug. 21 – Oct. 14
Help recognize and thank outstanding people in your community by nominating them for Council’s...

Municipality adopts three additional Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 09:18 AM
At last night’s Council meeting, the Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo – 2023 Annual Update was shared....

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in the region
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 10:22 AM
Indigenous culture and history will be honoured and celebrated throughout June in recognition of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).
The month-long celebration will...

Call for nominees for Indigenous Sports Gallery now open
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 02:28 PM
The Municipality is looking for nominations of local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends to be part of the travelling Indigenous Sports Gallery.
The...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Community Gathering and Walk on September 28
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 10:00 AM
Everyone is invited to participate in the Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In discussion with Indigenous partners, the...

Free documentary series to feature nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up
Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2023 03:04 PM
Case involving fatal shooting raised questions about racism in legal system
The next film in the It’s Time to Read documentary series captures a family’s fight for justice...

Renowned Indigenous leader, author bringing Treaty Talk documentary to Fort McMurray
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 08:30 AM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sept. 6 showing of Treaty Talk is being postponed to a later date. Please watch our social media for future updates.
(Fort McMurray, AB...

Review the Anzac Church Memorial conceptual designs
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023 10:12 AM
Community feedback will influence the final design
The Anzac Church Memorial development continues to progress after previous engagement in April 2022. Commemorating the...

It’s Time to Read book club to host special Indigenous documentary series
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:33 AM
Director Holly Fortier to share award-winning film Ayoungman
All are welcome to join us for a special It’s Time to Read documentary. First up is two-time Alberta Film &...

National Indigenous History Month-a time to reflect, learn and share
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 08:30 AM
Indigenous culture, traditions and teachings will be highlighted throughout June as we celebrate National Indigenous History Month (NIHM). The month-long series of events...

It’s Time to Read: Join a special evening with author Cody Caetano
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 11:06 AM
On Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. all are welcome to come out for a special evening with Cody Caetano, author of Half-Bads in White Regalia.
This special event will be held in the...

It’s Time to Read Book Club explores bestselling debut: Half-Bads in White Regalia
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 10:12 AM
Join the It’s Time to Read Book Club in April as it explores Half-Bads in White Regalia, an unforgettable debut that unspools a tangled family history with warmth, humour, and...

Fort Chipewyan artists invited to design a public art bench
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 09:21 AM
Bench will be featured at the new Lakefront Viewing Deck in community
Public Art Wood Buffalo invites local Fort Chipewyan artists to inspire a design for a bench to be...

Council approves historic agreement with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2023 04:30 PM
(Fort McMurray AB – February 9, 2023) A new agreement between the Municipality and a First Nation is a significant step towards the creation of the first urban reserve in...

It’s Time to Read Book Club begins 2023 with bestselling memoir: In My Own Moccasins
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2023 10:30 AM
Join the It’s Time to Read Book Club as it explores In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience, Helen Knott’s fearless account of addiction, intergenerational trauma, and...

Join the 2022 Truth and Reconciliation Challenge
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 09:00 AM
Explore meaningful ways to enhance and guide your personal reconciliation journey
Explore Indigenous culture and language and learn the area’s true history, including the...