About Us
About Fort Edmonton Foundation
The Fort Edmonton Foundation is an Edmonton charity founded in 1969 by Rotarians, business leaders, and passionate community members. Their goal was to help preserve the history of Edmonton by rebuilding the original Fort Edmonton and creating a living history museum in the river valley.
For over fifty six years, the Foundation has enabled Fort Edmonton Park to be built and expanded to encompass the fur trade era,1885 Street, 1905 Street, and 1920 Street. Most recently, it underwent a three-year enhancement project with funding from all levels of government and the Fort Edmonton Foundation. The Park reopened to the public in July of 2021 with the new Indigenous Peoples Experience, Front Entry Plaza and Guest Services Area, expanded 1920’s-style Midway, and many other enhancements.
In addition to capital projects, the Fort Edmonton Foundation, in partnership with FEMCo created the Fort Edmonton Foundation CARES (Creating Accessible Responsive Education for Sharing) initiative expanding accessibility of Fort Edmonton Park to all children, youth, schools, community groups, First nations, Metis and other culturally diverse communities that may be experiencing social, economic, or geographic barriers.
Working in partnership with Fort Edmonton Management Company and the City of Edmonton, the Foundation continues to celebrate our region’s vivid, diverse history by fundraising to develop capital projects and other initiatives at Fort Edmonton Park. We work to ensure that the story of Edmonton’s past is preserved for future generations.
Fort Edmonton Foundation – Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission, Vision, and Values are in support of projects and initiatives that deliver a historically authentic experience in engaging and innovative ways.
Mission
Fort Edmonton Foundation raises capital, support, and awareness to preserve, enhance, and promote Fort Edmonton Park as a place where visitors can feel and experience the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the Edmonton region’s diverse history—including Indigenous and pre-contact stories.
Vision
Through philanthropy and community partnerships, Fort Edmonton Foundation supports capital projects, and outreach initiatives, to create an inclusive space where visitors can be inspired by the past, contextualize the present, and project their future.
Values
Community (Community & Partnerships)
We are dedicated to building strong, respectful relationships with community members, and partners. Our work reflects the diverse cultural and historical narratives that make up the Edmonton region.
Integrity (Integrity & Stewardship)
We manage financial resources with care and transparency, ensuring that donations directly support our Mission and Vision. We honor and support the integrity of Fort Edmonton Park’s historical authenticity while expanding opportunities for reflection and future growth.
Welcoming (Removing Barriers)
We are committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment at Fort Edmonton Park, providing experiences that connect visitors with the Edmonton region’s rich and varied history.
Sustainability (Sustainability & Legacy)
We focus on the long-term sustainability of the Fort Edmonton Foundation, to ensure Fort Edmonton Park remains a vital historical and cultural resource for future generations.
Inspiration (History and Knowledge)
We believe history’s authentic stories, real experiences, and meaningful connections to the past can inspire learning and provoke reflection and growth.
