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.

Waypoints Quarterly:
Our Official Newsletter

Stay connected with Waypoints through our newsletter, sharing updates, program highlights, and community initiatives that support survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence. Learn how our dedicated team is making a positive impact in Wood Buffalo and discover ways you can contribute to fostering safety and healing in our community.

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Waypoints 2025 Q2 Newsletter:
Empowering Change, Celebrating Q1

Introducing Our First-Ever Waypoints Quarterly Newsletter.
We’re excited to launch the inaugural edition of Waypoints Quarterly, your inside look at the initiatives, updates, and impactful moments shaping our work across the Wood Buffalo region. From program highlights to upcoming events, each issue offers a snapshot of how we’re advancing safety, healing, and awareness in our community. Click below to read more.

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Stay connected with Waypoints! Follow us on Instagram for updates, resources, and ways to take action. Explore our latest posts and be part of the conversation.

We had such a wonderful time this morning with the @ymcawoodbuffalo's SWIS Summer Camp at Composite High School. From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, our Outreach and Sexual Trauma Support Services teams shared a short and engaging presentation about who we a
We were so touched to receive a wonderful photo of the Syncrude Emergency Services team proudly wearing our purple ribbons for domestic violence awareness. Their continued solidarity and support mean more than words can say. Thank you for always sho
Our team spent time in both Janvier and @fmfn468 yesterday as Treaty Days got underway, and we’re grateful to be returning to both communities today. Thank you for welcoming us into these celebrations and for sharing the stories, traditions,
Waypoints is honoured to be part of the @fmfn468 ’s Treaty Days, a time to reflect, honour Indigenous rights and history, and celebrate culture and community. We’re here today and tomorrow until 4PM, stop by and say hello. 🧡
We want to take a moment to express our sincerest gratitude to our good friends at @syncrude_canada , operated by Suncor, for their generous donation to Unity House Emergency Women’s Shelter. Your support directly helps sustain a secure and su
Waypoints’ Outreach Services provides accessible, no-cost support to individuals and families of all genders who are affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence. The program offers trauma-informed counselling, individual support, public e
📧 We’re proud to share that Waypoints has released the very first edition of our newsletter today. It’s one more way we’re keeping our community informed about the work we’re doing, the progress we’re making, and the m
🍁 Reflecting on Canada Day with Respect and Responsibility​ Today, as many gather to mark Canada Day, we pause to acknowledge the layered history of this land and the ongoing impacts of colonization that continue to shape the experiences of Indigen
🇨🇦❤ Looking for a way to start Canada Day surrounded by community and culture? Our friends at the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo are hosting a Pancake and Bannock Breakfast in celebration of Canada Day, and everyone’s welcome! 𝐃?
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🌈 Waypoints is at @woodbuffalopride’s PRIDE FAIR We’re here today at the Heritage Shipyard until 4 PM celebrating love, inclusion, and community. Stop by our booth for resources, support, or simply a kind conversation. We’re he
Canada is shaped by the experiences, histories, and contributions of over 450 cultural and ethnic communities. This day is a celebration of the diversity that makes our society vibrant and evolving.​ As we uplift multiculturalism, it’s also es

Past Events

  • Fort McMurray Food Festival

    It all began with a vision. The Fort McMurray Food Festival is an annual community favourite, raising funds for Waypoints important programs and services.

  • 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

    Child Abuse Prevention Month reflects Waypoints' mission of supporting children & youth through advocacy, intervention, & healing. Our events throughout the month raise awareness & promote protective measures through education, conversation, and 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.

Interested in Event Collaborating?

Simply fill out the form provided below with all the event details, and our Community Awareness & Special Events team will promptly review your submission and get back to you.