The ATC Cultural Festival will now take place every other year, with the next Festival scheduled for September 2027.

This decision reflects the Festival’s growth, and ATC’s exciting plans to proceed with cultural celebrations that extend for longer periods throughout the summer within the urban area of Fort McMurray.  These new activities will be an important supplement to the Cultural Festival in 2027 and onward.

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is pleased to announce the 3Nolans (Ted Nolan and his sons, Brandon and Jordan Nolan) as the keynote speakers for the upcoming ATC Career Fair taking place April 15-16, 2026, at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre. The ATC Career Fair is open to all and places a strong focus on supporting First Nations and Indigenous people as they pursue education, employment, and long-term career goals.

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is seeking a qualified firm to provide strategic communications and public relations services that enhance ATC’s public profile, strengthen advocacy for Treaty and Inherent Rights, secure sustainable funding and partnerships, and increase public awareness of programs, services, and initiatives. 

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC), as a lead partner and strong advocate within the Murdered, Missing, and Exploited Indigenous Peoples (MMEIP) Taskforce, stands united in its commitment to ensuring that every Indigenous person feels safe in their community.

ATC is deeply shocked and disheartened by the recent findings of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), which determined there was no evidence to support criminal charges against the RCMP in relation to the 2020 assault on Chief Allan Adam.

Chief Allan Adam, President of the Athabasca Tribal Council and Chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is extremely disturbed by statements posted by Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao in the fall Legislature Question Period that allege drug-related concerns at the Tawâw Housing Initiative (Tawâw).

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is excited to announce Carey Price, former NHL goaltender and inspiring youth speaker, as the keynote speaker for the ATC Career Fair 2025. The Fair is being held on April 8 and 9, 2025, at the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre in Fort McMurray.

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) stands strong in solidarity with Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) and other Treaty 8 Chiefs as they continue their fight against Obsidian Energy. ATC joins other First Nations to demand that Obsidian executives return to the table to address the concerns of WCFN and that Canada and Alberta must step in to uphold their duty to consult.

The SCC’s decision on February 9, 2024, provides certainty to ATC and First Nations to implement their own laws regarding child and family services in a manner that respects each Nation's diversity, culture, and autonomy.

The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is pleased to announce the newest addition to its leadership team, Fred Russell, who joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO) on Monday, January 8th, 2024.

As CEO of Athabasca Tribal Council, Karla Buffalo is being recognized for her work to guide culturally-led solutions impacting education, social services and health care.

Since January, at least 30 community members across the region have been lost, prompting regional State of Emergency declaration by Chiefs, Councils and Athabasca Tribal Council

Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) would like to extend congratulations to Danielle Smith on her new role as the Premier-designate for Alberta. On October 6th, Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership race and became the Premier-designate.

(Fort McMurray–September 16, 2022) The second edition of the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) Cultural Festival was a success in showcasing and revitalizing Indigenous culture and traditions with an estimated more than 10,000 people attending or participating at Snye Point Park over the four-day long festival.