Welcoming and Inclusive Community

The Town of Olds is committed to promoting and developing a welcoming and inclusive community.

The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) initiative, is driven by a partnership between Alberta Municipalities and the Government of Alberta. It works to support municipalities as they implement policies and practices that help overcome issues of racism and discrimination.

The WIC initiative works to create communities where all residents and visitors enjoy a sense of belonging and where diversity adds to the social and economic vibrancy of the community, improving the quality of life for all residents.

The Town of Olds has a shared responsibility with other municipalities to foster equality for all citizens. The Town strives to make sure the decisions made are in the best interests of everyone in our community and is actively working with strategies that take meaningful action to eliminate racism and discrimination.

Many initiatives in Olds align with a commitment to effectively address societal issues related to cultural diversity. Local community efforts in developing a creative, welcoming, and inclusive community include:

Olds High School is an UNESCO school;
Mountain View Moccasin House Society — Where community and culture unite;
Community-led events/initiatives to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrating the cultural diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples by showcasing the talent and unique accomplishments of Indigenous Peoples in Olds area;
An active Association of Filipino-Canadians;
Olds is the 1st Fair Trade Town in Alberta.

Rural communities are becoming more and more diverse and it is important, both in terms of social cohesion and in terms of cultural and economic development, that we come to better understand this diversity. As a progressive, growing community Olds prides itself in being an active rural leader. We still have work to do. Large or small, every community does.

Conversations change communities. That is what the Town of Olds will continue to do, facilitate conversations and continue to take steps to grow our community together.

Recognition of Treaty Territories

The Town of Olds is on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region of Alberta which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikanni, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Stoney Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations). This area is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Red Deer Métis District 3.

Welcoming and Inclusive Community

Recognition of Treaty Territories

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