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Fort Smith, NT Canada. The Mayor and Council wish to acknowledge the Town of Fort Smith is located within Treaty 8 Territory. Treaty 8 Territory encompasses the traditional homelands of Salt River First Nation, Smith’s Landing First Nation, and the Indigenous Metis people of Fort Smith.
History of Fort Smith. For centuries, the Dene and Metis hunted and fished the land and tributaries flowing into the Slave River. The waterway was key to their movements, following the ancient rhythms of animals and seasons.
In both the summer and winter, exploring Fort Smith will mean brushing shoulders with wildlife. Rare and endangered birds find sanctuary in the surrounding national park and salt plains are ribboned with tracks of the animals that cross it during the quiet hours of dawn and dusk.
Click on the links for more information on Fort Smith recreation facilities, groups and clubs, program schedules, and upcoming events.
The Fort Smith Town Council and administration oversee the governance of the 2,500-person town. There are seven councillors, a deputy mayor, and a mayor, each works part-time and is elected every three years. Meet the Town’s current mayor, deputy mayor, and councillors in the following biographies. “Perseverance” is the Town of Fort Smith ...
2024 Municipal Election. The following individuals have been nominated for the upcoming municipal election to bring fresh ideas and lead positive change as an elected Councillor or Mayor. This webpage is provided as an informative resource for the public to view the candidate list, for candidates to understand the commitments of Council and for ...
There is a whole year’s worth of celebrations and festivals in Fort Smith. Here is a collection of events that happen annually – but check the Community Calendar for other great events happening now.
The land is thriving with unique wildlife, such as North America's largest land mammal, the Wood Bison, the American White Pelican and the rare and majestic whooping crane. Whether you are here for a few days or a few months, there is a lifetime of exploring for you to do!
LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTIONS ACT – 2024 TOWNS & VILLAGE ELECTION COUNT-DOWN CALENDAR. FT. SIMPSON, FT. SMITH, HAY RIVER, INUVIK, NORMAN WELLS.
The Northern Whooping Crane Festival is being held in Fort Smith from Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th! Explore the Thebacha region as we discuss the history, and future, of North America's most mysterious bird, the Whooping Crane!
