News & Events

November 1, 2024
Trade Show 2024 Delivers Outstanding Results
Our industry Trade Show, held on October 3rd in Calgary, was an overwhelming success. Centered around the theme of Fostering Economic Success through Partnerships, the event offered a dynamic platform for networking, an engaging discussion on ‘Indigenous-Industry Procurement’, and creating valuable new business opportunities. We are grateful to our 28 partner companies that contributed to the trade show and look

October 1, 2024
INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW 2024
Fort McMurray 468 First Nation (FM468FN) Economic Development’s largest business networking event of the year focusing on Fostering Economic Success through Partnerships, takes place on: Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hudson | 200 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary This event draws hundreds of industry professionals and service providers across a wide range of sectors to connect with

July 5, 2024
6th Annual Golf Scramble Nets $58,000 for Nation’s Community Wellness Services.
The 6th Annual Golf Scramble, co-hosted by Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development and Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies, was an amazing success! Held June 19th at the Fort McMurray Golf Club, this was the first year the tournament hosted a golf course buy-out, 27 holes, and 54 teams! $58,000 was raised for the Fort McMurray 468

June 18, 2024
Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Launches its Inaugural Indigenous Environmental, Social, and Governance (IESG) Report
The Fort McMurray First Nation 468 Chief and Council are proud to share their IESG Report demonstrating their commitment to taking a holistic and balanced approach to economic development and preservation of culture and the environment. This report benchmarks what we are doing today to impact the lives of our community and where they are headed in the future. The

January 9, 2024
FM468FN Featured on YMM Magazine’s Top 50 Under 50
We are delighted to announce that Fort McMurray 468 First Nation is prominently featured in the latest edition of YMM Magazine’s Top 50 Under 50, presented by Acden. This publication, which annually celebrates the achievements of individuals and organizations, has dedicated five pages to the significant accomplishments and visionary projects of our Nation. As we continue to build a future

September 26, 2023
Unveiling of Komatsu 980 Mining Trucks: A Powerful Symbol of Truth and Reconciliation
Representatives of Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, SMS Equipment and Suncor gathered at SMS’s Fort McMurray branch on September 13 for the unveiling of two Komatsu 980 mining trucks, adorned with breathtaking artwork by local First Nations artist Sandra Wiltzen. These trucks will be part of the SMS Equipment fleet to honour residential school Survivors and serve as an ongoing

September 15, 2023
RYAN COISH A GUEST SPEAKER AT WORLD PETROLEUM CONGRESS 2023
As part of the Indigenous Programme taking place at the 24th World Petroleum Congress 2023, our Ryan Coish, Vice President of Business Development, joins a panel of industry experts to discuss socioeconomic inclusion in project development and oil and natural gas operations. The session, “Building opportunities in partnership: Imperial, Pimee Well Servicing, and Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development,” takes place

July 12, 2023
5th Annual Golf Scramble Nets Almost $35,000 for Nation’s Community Wellness Services
Photo caption: FMFN468 Chief Neil Cheecham (second from right) with fellow members of his foursome: (from left) FMFN468 Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Dupont, Kayla Dupont, and Ashley Cheecham The 5th Annual Golf Scramble, co-hosted by Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development and Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies, was an amazing success! Held June 22nd at the beautiful

June 6, 2023
Trade Show 2023 A Success
Our Industry Trade Show took place on May 25, and was a huge success! This was a wonderful opportunity to network, share and learn, and connect with 25 of our valued partners in business. Our informative lunchtime panel discussion on Sustainable Indigenous – Industry Partnerships was a highlight and we can’t wait for next year!