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Upcoming Events

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Dream Catcher Making Workshop (click here for more details)
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Fort Chipewyan High School Diploma ELA 30 Part A
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Firearm Acquisition Training in Fort McMurray and Edmonton (click here for more details)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Wisdom Within Trauma, Municipality Board Room, Fort Chipewyan (click here for more details)
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Fort Chipewyan High School Diploma Social 30 Part A
8:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Mikisew GIR Community Meeting Environment Climate Change Canada Update (click here for more info)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Environment Climate Change Canada Open House, Fort Chip (click here for more details)
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Fort Chipewyan High School Diplomas ELA 30 Part B
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Fort Chipewyan High School Diplomas Social 30 Part B
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Beginners Cree Language Class, Edmonton (click here for more details)
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Basic Sewing Drop-in Workshop (click for more details)
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MCFN Budget Meeting 2024, Fort Chipewyan (click here for more info)
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Reporting Back to the Community (click here for more details)
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Fort Chipewyan High School Science Olympics – Looking for Community Teams!
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Fort Chipewyan High School Grant MacEwan Presentation
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Shub Spring Family Dance Night (click here for more details)
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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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story-Growing up on Mikisew land: stewardship, pride, tradition
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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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