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The Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival, presented by Centerfire hosts 10,000 attendees

Showcasing the Cree, Dene and Métis communities of the region, the Festival welcomed at least 10,000 attendees over four days.

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ATC Cultural Festival on CTV Edmonton

Chief Powder talks about the ATC Cultural Festival with CTV’s Kim Wynn.

Watch the full interview here.

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ATC WELCOMES ACDEN AS HAND GAMES TOURNAMENT PARTNER

One of the most exciting events at the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) Cultural Festival is the Hand Games Tournament. ATC is honoured to have Acden’s support in showcasing this traditional sport. Acden is owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and is one of Canada’s largest Indigenous companies.

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BOUCHIER PARTNERS WITH THE ATHABASCA TRIBAL COUNCIL CULTURAL FESTIVAL, PROVIDING ELDERS PROGRAMMING

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is enthusiastic to partner with Bouchier to provide Elders Programming at the ATC Cultural Festival. Indigenous-owned and operated, Bouchier supports many inspiring events and community programs in the region. The Festival is excited to collaborate with such an active and engaged business with a strong drive for community investment.

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THE ATHABASCA TRIBAL COUNCIL CULTURAL FESTIVAL WILL RETURN IN SEPTEMBER 2023 WITH PRESENTING PARTNER CENTERFIRE ENERGY GROUP

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is excited to announce that the Indigenous-owned business Centerfire Energy Group (Centerfire) will be the presenting partner of the 2023 ATC Cultural Festival. The Festival will take place September 14-17 in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo in Northern Alberta on Treaty 8 territory.

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FIRST NATIONS ARTS AND CULTURE

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The mission of the Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival is to develop and deliver a festival that showcases, celebrates, and fosters the development of Northern Alberta’s diverse and distinctive Indigenous arts and culture.

Hosting Indigenous artists and performers from the region’s First Nations and Métis communities, along with guest artists, for four days of spectacular arts and cultural programming. The ATC Cultural Festival offers participants engaging and inspiring opportunities highlighting collaboration, artistic development, mentorship, and cultural revitalization.

Hosted by Athabasca Tribal Council, this will be a gathering and celebration that welcomes all people. The ATC Cultural Festival will be both an important community event, and a continuing cultural tourism attraction for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.