Good Neighbours
In 2016, the Fort McMurry Fire devas-
tated the RMWB area. ATC’s main office
was one of two buildings left standing
after the wildfire made its way down the
Waterways subdivision of Fort McMurray,
but still sustained significant damage.
ATC, along with many of its neighbours
and community friends, was displaced
for nearly a year, after which the ATC
took some time to reorganise. Not only
did ATC members work along side its
neighbours to help get the community
back on its feet, ATC, in partnership
with the Canadian Red Cross, recently
concluded a comprehensive study along
with a video and research launch to learn
more about, and share information back
to communities about the long-term
impacts of the 2016 wildfire.
The project is the first Indigenous-
controlled disaster study to bring
together First Nations and Métis from
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