Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo

This is your monthly reminder that the Notary Clinic for Newcomers and Immigrants will once again be held this coming Saturday, May 30 from 10AM to 12 PM at the MCA offices (room 1312 - 9908 Penhorwood Street, Fort McMurray AB). Please note that this clinic cannot help with legal advice, drafting legal documents, real estate documents or wills. All material will need to be prepared prior to arrival, and you will need to bring along: - your photo ID (and a single-sided copy of the ID) - the original (unsigned) documents - single-sided copies of all necessary documents (on legal sized paper) - have all signing persons present at the clinic The Notary Clinic for Newcomers and Immigrants is a free first-come-first-served service offered to residents of Wood Buffalo as a means to provide accessible and essential notary services at no cost, helping to better support newcomer residents to settle with ease into the community. You can learn more about the Notary Clinic by visiting mcawb.org/notary-clinic

The Multicultural Association is now seeking volunteers to assist with their upcoming Multicultural Festival (June 26) and Canada Day Pancake and Bannock Breakfast (July 1). Learn how you can get involved at mcawb.org/volunteer.

Are you a bilingual individual who is looking to give back to your community? The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo Language Services Department is urgently hiring on-call language interpreters and translators in the following languages: - French - Dari - Somali - Bulgarian - Japanese - Chinese - Cree - Dene - Spanish - Pashto Interested, but you don't speak a language listed? That's okay! We accept applications for all languages to help better serve our community's language needs. Learn more about how to apply today at mcawb.org/iandt Update: Please note that we are currently looking for local interpreters and translators living in the Wood Buffalo region.

Are you a local student who is looking for a dynamic and community-driven summer position? The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is currently hiring a Major Community Projects Coordinator Summer Student. This position will be responsible for assisting the team in all events, programs, and communications. We are looking for a creative thinker with experience in design, who can help create exciting and engaging content. For more details on this position, please visit mcawb.org/summer-student Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026

Are you a local cultural restaurant, or own a cultural food-based business? We would love to have you at our 2026 Multicultural Festival! Space is limited, so be sure to get your application in early to ensure you can get a spot for the festival. Further questions can be forwarded to events@mcawb.org Deadline to apply is May 8, 2026 Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gCR7hbiU

It's that time of the month again! Our FREE Notary Clinic will take place this coming Saturday, March 28, from 10am-12pm at the MCA Offices (Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre - room 1312) For more details, please visit mcawb.org/notary-clinic

Today the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo acknowledges the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Today, and every day, we must stand together to protect and defend the rights of all individuals. As humans, regardless of cultural race, background, colour, or other distinctions of any kind, we are all entitled to the same rights and freedoms. Let us come together today so that we can forge ahead a better and brighter future for all.

Are you looking to build a more welcoming and inclusive workplace? The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo can help! We offer Cultural Awareness Training workshops tailor-made for each participating group to provide tools and strategies that can help address cross-cultural challenges, as well as potential causes of misunderstanding and conflict. Does this sound like it would benefit your group/organization? Contact programs@mcawb.org for a quote and to book your workshop today! (Non-Profit rates available) For more information, please visit mcawb.org/cat

Do you find taxes confusing? Let our Financial Literacy Program help you learn all you need to manage tax season and put your mind at ease! Taught by expert financial advisor, Jay Falcone, our Financial Literacy Program will take you through understanding your financial profile through learning about basics in Level One such as budgeting, credit and income taxes - then in Level Two you can learn more about the concept of money, establishing financial goals and investments and more. For only $30 per level (or $25 for MCA Members), this two level program covers everything you need to know to better equip you with essential skills to help you manage your finances effectively. And you don't need to take one session in order to take the other! Spring sessions are starting soon, and space is limited, so register today at mcawb.org/flp

Happy International Women's Day to all the inspiring, strong, beautiful and incredible women of the world! 💗