EDUCATION, CULTURE AND LANGUAGE SERVICES

Our Education department is dedicated to ensuring quality education that improves students' access to knowledge, giving them the tools to be highly successful in academics.

We strive to assist, support and enable ATC First Nations at all levels of education through hosted programs, events and committees.

EVENT PHOTOS

Below are recent events ATC has participated in or hosted under Education, Culture, and Language

Event Photos
RED DRESS SOLIDARITY WALK & MEMORIAL ROUND DANCE
RED DRESS SOLIDARITY WALK & MEMORIAL ROUND DANCE

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, it is estimated that 500 residents of the Wood Buffalo region and honoured guests gathered at Kiyam Community Park in Fort McMurray for a day of events.

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Iron Chef Challenge
Iron Chef Challenge

At the start of February, the ATC Boarding Homes students' attended their monthly team-building event. This month it was the Iron Chef Challenge, in partnership with Keyano College.

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Indigenous Graduation Wood Buffalo 2023
Indigenous Graduation Wood Buffalo 2023

Indigenous Graduation Wood Buffalo 2023

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New Year’s Round Dance & Tea Dance
New Year’s Round Dance & Tea Dance

ATC community members were encouraged to invite family, friends, and co-workers. Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike. All were welcome to experience this festive event.

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ATC Golf Classic 2022 presented by Medika North Inc.
ATC Golf Classic 2022 presented by Medika North Inc.
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MMEIP Solidarity Walk
MMEIP Solidarity Walk

Community members from all over the region, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, gathered on the National Day of Awareness for Murdered, Missing, and Exploited Indigenous People. To honour the survivors of abuse, the families who morn and those still affected by violence against Indigenous people. Attendees were encouraged to show solidarity by wearing a ribbon skirt or ribbon shirt with a jean jacket or jeans.

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JUNIOR ROBOTICS + CODING CAMP
JUNIOR ROBOTICS + CODING CAMP

Students from ATC communities aged 7-14 participated in a fun weekend of creating their own robots that they were able to take home at the end of the camp.

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Fish Fry
Fish Fry

ATC partnered with Anzac School to provide an Ice Fishing Camp for students and finished up with a Fish Fry! Students learned how to gut properly, de-scale, and prepare for cooking. Of course, they got to cook up and eat some delicious fish! Students also honoured the successful catch by learning the importance of the drum and round dance.

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Ice Fishing Camp
Ice Fishing Camp

TC partnered with Anzac School to provide an Ice Fishing Camp for students from March 1-3, 2022. Students were able to experience ice fishing. They are learning skills from how to safely assess ice and the thickness, how to cut through the ice and of course, how to ice fish!

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DRUM TEACHING
DRUM TEACHING

The week of February 22-25, 2022, was Wellness Week at Anzac Bill Woodward School, focusing on Coping with Stress. ATC was asked to take part. We invited local community Knowledge Keepers to teach the cultural importance of drumming for both Déne and Cree cultures. Students learned the proper techniques for drumming, participated in a drum circle, learned songs, and played hand-games to the rhythm of the drums.

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ATC LANGUAGE & LAND-BASED LEARNING EDUCATION CONFERENCE
ATC LANGUAGE & LAND-BASED LEARNING EDUCATION CONFERENCE

This conference took place at the Quality Inn, Fort McMurray, March 26 – 28, 2019.

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  • High School Boarding Homes Program

    High School Boarding Homes Program

    The purpose of this program is to provide placement services to students from Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, and Fort McMurray 468 First Nation who are interested in attending high school in the Alberta region, outside of their home community.

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  • Post-Secondary Education Program

    Post-Secondary Education Program

    Providing financial support to ATC Treaty/Status students, encouraging them to gain access to post-secondary education and graduate with the skills and competencies needed to pursue individual careers.

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  • CULTURE AND LAND BASED LEARNING

    CULTURE AND LAND BASED LEARNING

    Teaching traditional ways of life, language, and spirituality in our communities.

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  • LANGUAGE

    LANGUAGE

    Cree and Déne apps for both the Cree and Déne languages within our 5 First Nation communities.

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  • Indian residential school, Day School, and 60’s scoop Survivors and descendants

    Programs and Support for Survivors and Descendants

    Honouring and supporting the survivors and their families of the Indian Residential School System, Day School, and the 60s Scoop.

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  • MISSING, MURDERED, AND EXPLOITED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

    MISSING, MURDERED, AND EXPLOITED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

    Supporting families and those affected by violence against Indigenous people.

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  • SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

    SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

    There are many education and culture funding opportunities for Indigenous students. ATC keeps an ongoing list of these resources for our members to connect with.

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  • ATC Cultural Festival

    September 12-15, 2024

    Sponsorship Opportunities Available

    Showcasing celebrating and fostering the development of Northern Alberta’s diverse and distinctive First Nations, arts and culture.

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 EDUCATION, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND WORKSHOPS

Upcoming
Pride Month
Jun 1
Pride Month

Love has always been LOVE!

Celebrating PRIDE in who we are and who we LOVE has always been and will continue to be part of Indigenous cultures. ATC will continue to be a place where diverse communities are welcome, and all individuals have space to thrive!

ATC Cultural Festival 2025
Sep 11
In-Person, Open to the Public
ATC Cultural Festival 2025
In-Person, Open to the Public

The 2025 ATC Cultural Festival is taking place September 11-14 at Snye Point Park in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo in Northern Alberta on Treaty 8 territory.

In-Person, Open to the Public
ATC Cultural Festival 2026
Sep 17
In-Person, Open to the Public
ATC Cultural Festival 2026
In-Person, Open to the Public

The 2025 ATC Cultural Festival is taking place September 11-14 at Snye Point Park in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo in Northern Alberta on Treaty 8 territory.

In-Person, Open to the Public
Past
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
Dec 9
In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Dene a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
Dec 2
In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Cree a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
Nov 18
In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Cree a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
Nov 18
In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Dene a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
Nov 4
In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Cree a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
Nov 4
In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Dene a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
Oct 28
In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Dene a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
Oct 21
In-Person
Cree Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Cree a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
Oct 14
In-Person
Dene Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Dene a language you speak at home.

In-Person
Postponed - Cree Language Revitalization Classes
Oct 7
In-Person
Postponed - Cree Language Revitalization Classes
In-Person

Make Cree a language you speak at home.

In-Person

Other ways we support education for First Nations students

  • Work in partnership with Northland School Division to develop the Education Standards Agreement (ESA)

  • Relationship building with Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Districts

  • Annual support for the Traditional Celebration of Achievement (TCOA)

  • Monthly meetings with the Treaty 8 Education Commission to further develop educational opportunities for First Nations in the Region

  • Regularly attend INAC and Alberta Education meetings on behalf of ATC First Nations

  • Support for our annual Elders in Residence in the Northland School Division

  • 2018-2021 Innovation in First Nations Education Grant Program Proposal for ATC First Nations and Northland School Division