It’s Time to Start Planning Culture Days in Wood Buffalo

Photo Credit: Greg Halinda

Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Days, since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, three day celebration. Alberta Culture Days then inspired the creation of Culture Days – a pan Canadian movement that raises awareness and participation in the cultural life of our communities. 

Wood Buffalo became involved with the festival in 2009. 2017 marks the 9th year that the region will celebrate Culture Days, taking place this year from September 29th to October 1st. 

The key to a successful Culture Days celebration is the involvement of local cultural organizations and enthusiasts. Last year, over 2,000 people enjoyed Culture Days activities within Wood Buffalo. Over 25 community groups helped to organize and execute the 19 events that took place over a total of 5 days.

Photo Credit: Greg Halinda

These individuals and organizations dedicate their time and expertise to plan free, family friendly activities that engage the public and contribute to a broadened understanding of a communities cultural assets. Some of their many responsibilities include; organizing individual activities; attending and supporting Culture Days Planning Committee meetings; acquire funding; budget management; venue coordination; individual event marketing; volunteers coordination; information sharing and more.  


This year, the Wood Buffalo Culture Days planning committee would like you to get involved! 

The next meeting is to occur on:
Monday, March 20th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM within Jubilee Plaza in meeting room #1010 located on the main floor, 9909 Franklin Blvd.

To participate, contact the Culture Days administrative support, Theresa Jolliffe at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Community Strategies Branch be email at Theresa.Jolliffe@rmwb.ca  or by phone at 780-743-7994.
Looking for ideas and tips on how to host an event? 
Check out the National Culture Days website at https://culturedays.ca/en 

Also, visit the Alberta Culture Days in Wood Buffalo Facebook page @culturedayswoodbuffalo  to see past local events.