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

(Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, AB, Treaty 8 – February 14, 2023) - 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.  

“We are very excited to be working with Centerfire to celebrate the Cree and Déne cultures of the region. Our Indigenous community members are overjoyed to gather to share our traditional knowledge and skills,” said Chief Allan Adam, President of the Athabasca Tribal Council and Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. “With Centerfire’s partnership, we will be able to create a unique Indigenous and fully immersive experience that everyone will want to share and be a part of.”

Centerfire’s Chief Operating Officer, Cam Wodham, shared, “As this festival fits seamlessly with Centerfire Energy Group’s core socioeconomic values, we are extremely humbled and privileged to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful organization on what we consider to be one of the most valuable events within the RMWB. We believe the many experiences and knowledge-sharing sessions included in this unique festival are something that should be cherished by all participants who have the opportunity to attend, and we look forward to seeing everyone there.” 

The ATC Cultural Festival will feature numerous workshops putting a spotlight on Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, language speakers, artists, and craftsmanship. Indigenous artists interested in applying to provide a workshop or presentation at the festival can submit their application now at https://www.atcculturalfestival.ca/call-for-artists. The application process will close on March 31, 2023.

“At the 2022 ATC Cultural Festival, we were overjoyed to have over 10,000 attendees and participants gather to experience what Indigenous culture is all about,” expressed Karla Buffalo, CEO of the Athabasca Tribal Council. “The region is home to people from all over the world. We are delighted to welcome all people to learn, share, and experience the connection to the land our Indigenous communities have and celebrate the cultural revitalization that takes place at the Festival.”

To learn more about the ATC Cultural Festival, sponsorship and partnership opportunities,  please visit https://www.atcculturalfestival.ca or you can contact ATC’s Events Coordinator, Misty Preshyon-Snook at 780-792-9885 or email Misty.preshyon-snook@atcfn.ca for more information. 

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Athabasca Tribal Council is an organization that serves ATC First Nations by providing relevant and innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health and prosperity of its people. ATC is committed to ensuring the protection of inherent rights, Treaty Rights, and their Traditional Territories while respecting the autonomy of each Nation. For information, visit atcfn.ca. 

For more information or for media inquiries: 

Karla Buffalo,
Chief Executive Officer
Athabasca Tribal Council
karla.buffalo@atcfn.ca  |  Main Office Phone: (780) 791-6538