SUCCESS STORIES
The success of each community member makes our communities stronger.
ATC is committed to helping our members achieve their goals, pursue their dreams, and develop a deeper connection to their community, the land, and our culture.
By celebrating our members’ successes and telling their stories we can inspire others, learn, grow, and be more connected.
Below you can read all our success stories or you can search by the ATC department that assisted the member to their success.
Child and Family Services Education | Education, Culture & Language | Employment & Training | Health
Louisa S.
Louisa’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and transformation. As a thirty-eight-year-old Inuk woman from Wakeham Bay, Nunavik, Louisa Sakiagak, recently completed the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Program, formerly known as the GED, through the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC).
Corbin H.
Meet 16-year-old Corbin, a goal-oriented Inuit youth from Fort McMurray who recently completed his Class 5 driver's license through the Athabasca Tribal Council's Driver Training Program – an important and impressive achievement.
Sara V.
Sara Voyageur, a proud member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation from Fort Chipewyan, began her journey into project management in November 2024 after enrolling in the Basics of Project Management course offered through a partnership between Keyano College and Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC). She discovered the opportunity through ATC’s Facebook page and was accepted into the program just a few weeks after applying.
Reeve M.
For five years, Reeve Morton worked as an ironworker with Local 720, but deep down, he knew it was time for a change. As a proud member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Reeve sought new opportunities—ones that would challenge him while opening doors to a fulfilling career. That’s when he came across Keyano College’s Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program. With ATC’s support, he applied and was accepted, embarking on a hands-on learning experience that provided both practical skills and essential industry knowledge.