Waypoints will be attending Wood Buffalo Pride’s Pride Fair event at Heritage Village (1 Tolen Drive) on Friday, June 20th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, hosting an information booth throughout the afternoon.

Attendees are invited to stop by to learn more about available programs, services, and resources offered through Waypoints. Information will be available on supports focused on safety, healing, and prevention related to domestic, family, and sexual violence, along with pathways to access services across our organization.

Our team will be available to share information, respond to questions, and provide resources in a welcoming and inclusive space.

To learn more about this community event, please visit Wood Buffalo Pride’s website.

Waypoints will be volunteering at Fort McKay Treaty Days on Thursday, June 19th, supporting lunch and dinner meal service during this multi day community celebration.

Fort McKay Treaty Days brings together cultural programming, community gatherings, and family friendly activities that highlight Indigenous traditions and regional partnerships. Events throughout the weekend include a parade, Grand Entry and Opening Ceremonies, Cultural Village experiences, Round Dance, traditional foods, and a Déne Hand Games tournament, along with evening entertainment and a fireworks display.

For more information about this community event, please visit Fort McKay First Nation website.

Waypoints will be attending the 2nd Annual Blue Jean Jacket Day event on Friday, June 6th. Hosted by Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in partnership with Athabasca Tribal Council and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the event invites community members to come together in remembrance and recognition.

Launched in Edmonton in 2023, Blue Jean Jacket Day raises awareness of Missing, Murdered, and Exploited Indigenous Men and Boys and recognizes the families and communities impacted by their loss.

Visitors are welcome to stop by our booth to learn more about our programs, services, and resources, and to connect with members of our team.

Information about today's Blue Jean Jacket Day event can be found here: https://nistawoyouafc.com/.../blue-jean-jacket-day-in.../

For more information about Missing, Murdered, and Exploited Indigenous Peoples, please visit www.mmeip.ca

Celebrate National Friendship Day with the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre

Join Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre on Thursday, June 5th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a special National Friendship Day Celebration recognizing the connections, relationships, and community spirit that help strengthen our region.

This free community gathering invites everyone to come together for an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and connection. Whether attending with friends, family, coworkers, or independently, all are welcome.

Guests can enjoy:
• Free stew and bannock
• Friendship bracelet making
• A collaborative community art project
• Giveaways, community connection, and more

This celebration reflects the commitment of the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre to creating welcoming spaces where community members can gather, build relationships, share experiences, and enjoy time together.

For more information about this community event, please contact Nistawoyou Association Friendship Center

Grill, Gather & Grow with Waypoints during Sexual Violence Awareness Month on May 29th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Kiyām Community Park.

The event begins with an Elder’s prayer at 10:00 AM, followed by free food served at 11:00 AM. Community partners will also be onsite with information booths, sharing local programs, services, and supports.

Community agencies joining us include:

-The Hub Family Resource Centre
-Wood Buffalo Wellness Society
-Lifemark Vocational Services
-Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo
-YMCA of Northern Alberta
-NEAFAN
-Some Other Solutions
-Justin Slade Youth Foundation
-Centre of Hope
-Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo

All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Waypoints will be hosting an information booth at Composite High School on May 5th and May 7th in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week and awareness programming focused on wellbeing, safety, and healthy relationships.

Students will have access to information about local supports, community resources, and pathways to services that support mental health, safety, and healing within the region.

Waypoints will be attending the Red Dress Solidarity Walk hosted by Athabasca Tribal Council and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at Kiyām Community Park in Fort McMurray, Treaty 8 Territory on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.

May 5th is recognized as Red Dress Day, the National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Plus people. This day calls attention to the ongoing systemic violence impacting Indigenous Peoples across Canada. It also aligns with broader recognition of Missing, Murdered, and Exploited Indigenous Peoples (MMEIP), reflecting the lived and intergenerational impacts experienced within communities.

The walk is centred on honouring families and survivors, while creating space to remember, seek justice, and raise awareness about ongoing violence impacting Indigenous communities across the region and throughout Canada. It also reflects the importance of listening, learning, and showing up with care and responsibility.

This is a space for remembrance, reflection, and connection. All community members are welcome to attend and walk in solidarity. Please note the gathering begins at 12:00 pm with prayers and connection remarks, followed by the walk from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

For more information about the Red Dress Solidarity Walk, please contact Athabasca Tribal Council.

Waypoints will be hosting an information booth at Composite High School on May 5th and May 7th in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week and awareness programming focused on wellbeing, safety, and healthy relationships.

Students will have access to information about local supports, community resources, and pathways to services that support mental health, safety, and healing within the region.

In recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, an information booth will be hosted at Keyano College to provide students with accessible information about Waypoints programs and services.

The booth will offer an overview of available supports across domestic, family, and sexual violence intervention, prevention, and healing, including pathways to connect with services and what individuals can expect when reaching out.