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

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

Watch the full interview here.

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.

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.

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.