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and informing Nation members and our communities at large.

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Home Renovation Grant (HRG)

Thank you to all applicants for 2024. The program is now closed. Please check back in 2025 for future opportunities.

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Home Ownership Incentive Program

Application submission date is September 9, 2024

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My Alberta Emergency Registration System

MyAlberta Emergency Registration System lets you register online for potential emergencies or emergencies that may affect...

May 21, 2024 Read More
Evacuation Order

Issued May 14 at 2:00 pm: Please see the latest Evacuation Order and Alert from the...

May 14, 2024 Read More
Vulnerable Persons Registry

Emergencies happen. If you are a vulnerable person living in the region, you may be at...

May 13, 2024 Read More
Evacuation Alert – Gregoire Lake Estates, FMFN # 468, Anzac, Rickards Landing Industrial Park

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Gregoire Lake Estates, Fort McMurray First Nation #468, Anzac,...

May 13, 2024 Read More
Evacuation Alert – Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek

Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek residents should be ready to leave on short notice. An Evacuation...

May 13, 2024 Read More
Are you prepared?

Wildfires, floods, tornados and earthquakes are just some of the potential hazards in Alberta. During adisaster,...

May 11, 2024 Read More
Fort McMurray Forest Area Situational Report

Please see attached wildfire situation report.

Apr 22, 2024 Read More
Save the Date

Treaty Days celebration is fast approaching and the MCFN team is working hard to plan, execute...

Apr 22, 2024 Read More
Enter to win a free flight to Fort Chipewyan for Treaty Days 2024!

Enter to win a free flight to Fort Chipewyan for Treaty Days 2024! Please, register on...

Sep 25, 2023 Read More
Fort McMurray Forest Area Fire Advisory

Please be advised that due to current and forecasted fire danger, a fire advisory will be...

Aug 29, 2023 Read More

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First Day of School
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Food Safety Course – see poster for info

Food Safety Course – see poster for info
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Grief and Loss Support Group, Edmonton – see poster for info

Grief and Loss Support Group, Edmonton – see poster for info
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Fort Chip Food Fest and Feast – see poster for info
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Home Ownership Incentive Program deadline for application submission

Home Ownership Incentive Program deadline for application submission
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World Suicide Prevention Day – awareness walk and dinner in Fort Chip

World Suicide Prevention Day – awareness walk and dinner in Fort Chip
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ATC Cultural Festival 2024 Fort McMurray

ATC Cultural Festival 2024 Fort McMurray
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ATC Cultural Festival 2024 Fort McMurray

ATC Cultural Festival 2024 Fort McMurray
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School Trip ATC Gathering
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ATC Cultural Festival 2024 Fort McMurray
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School Trip ATC Gathering
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Moose Hunting Camp, Fort Chip

Moose Hunting Camp, Fort Chip
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MakerSpace Launch – see poster for info

MakerSpace Launch – see poster for info
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Grief and Loss Support Group, Edmonton – see post for info
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Health Fair, Fort Chip

Health Fair, Fort Chip
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Health Fair, Fort Chip

Health Fair, Fort Chip
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Renaming of the School Ceremony, Fort Chip

Renaming of the School Ceremony, Fort Chip
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Orange T-shirt Walk and Community Lunch Sponsored by Nunee

Orange T-shirt Walk and Community Lunch Sponsored by Nunee
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Our Stories

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Rita Marten
“My daughter, do not ever forget your traditional way of life.”

Rita's message is to be proud of your rich, diverse cultural identity. Carry the torch and pass on teachings of your Cree, Dene, and Métis heritage. Be happy and acknowledge all the people you meet in your travels.

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Melanie Dene
Forging a path through academics and hard work

Melanie aspires to give back to her community by sharing her knowledge about history, decolonization and other aspects of her heritage that touch her community directly.

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Sara Voyageur
Giving her all in order to give back to her community

Ever since Sara Voyageur was a little girl, she knew she wanted to get into the healthcare field. "I never knew if I wanted to be a doctor or a nurse" she recounts.

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Shawn Simpson
A Mikisew member and dedicated Mikisew Group employee

Shawn Simpson is an interesting person in many ways, but if you were to describe him in one word it would be “dedication.” He is dedicated to his job and co-workers, to his family, traditions and the land, and to his community and the people around him.

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Robert Grandjambe
Growing up on Mikisew land: stewardship, pride, tradition

Robert Grandjambe’s life has always revolved around Mikisew land. He loves sharing his memories of it and the concern he has for its future.

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Lloyd Antoine
From zero to 90 in a decade

Having started out as a millwright, Lloyd is now a successful business owner employing a team of nearly 100 people and providing valuable services to major constructors and producers in the region.

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Joe Gibot
From children’s games to Red Seal mechanic

Joe is a successful heavy-duty mechanic who gained Red Seal certification in 1976 - something of which he is very proud. Since then, Joe has always been employed or apprenticing and, like many successful Mikisew members, able to make a living near his home.

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