Beginning in 1911, black families from Oklahoma began moving to Canada in order to escape rampant racism. Around 300 blacks moved into Amber Valley/Pine Creek area east of Athabasca, beginning in 1910.

What is now a county’s recreational and historical site was once as a bustling community between 1910-1940, with Black pioneers.

With baseball tournaments, annual dinners, weddings, and any sort of community events, the Amber Valley Cultural Centre has become a staple in the neighbouring communities keeping the legacy of those who created the town of Amber Valley alive.

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