Community Awareness & Special Events

Waypoints hosts a variety of Community Awareness Campaigns and Special Events throughout the year in order to educate and empower citizens of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to speak out against abusiveness in creating a violence free community. Additionally, our special events are held throughout the year in order to provide the much needed financial support to deliver our host of programs and services.

Past Events

Food Festival

It all began with a vision. The Fort McMurray Food Festival is an annual community favourite.
Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Sexual Violence Awareness Month holds profound importance at the heart of Waypoint's mission.
Family Violence Prevention Month

Family Violence Prevention Month is integral to Waypoint's mission. Every November you can attend our events dedicated to raising awareness and preventing family violence.
Dinner Theatre

Through these memorable evenings, we combined delectable dining with mesmerizing performances, all to support our mission of empowering individuals who have suffered abuse and building safer communities.
Annual General Meeting

Waypoint's Annual General Meeting serves as a pivotal gathering where stakeholders convene to reflect on our organization's achievements, assess our strategic direction, and chart the course for the future.
Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month reflects Waypoints' mission of supporting children and youth through advocacy, intervention, and healing. Our events throughout the month raise awareness and promote protective measures through education, conversation, and shared resources.
Inter-Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon

Waypoints is proud to be involved with the Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon, supporting community wellness and engagement. Our participation helps raise awareness for our services while connecting with our community.