Endorsements
The ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) in 2030 Worldcon Bid is proud to have received statements of support from community leaders.
Aaron Paquette
“Science fiction is where the past meets the future -a journey we all get to take together. Edmonton is the perfect home for Worldcon because this city is a living crossroads - a place where cultures have gathered for thousands of years, where ancient roots and future dreams collide. It’s a frontier city, a science city, full of wild beauty and unexpected liveliness and fun, where everyone can find their place in the story. When Worldcon arrives here, it won’t just be an event - it’ll be an adventure that welcomes the world to dream boldly and shape what comes next - together.
ahkamēyimok!
ᐊᐦᑲᒣᔨᒧᐠ
(Never give up!)”
Edmonton City Council Member for Ward Dene
Anne Stevenson
“As the City Councilor for Ward O-day’min located in the heart of the city, it is my distinct pleasure to provide my enthusiastic support for Edmonton in 2030’s bid to host the 88th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon).
Edmonton (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) has been a meeting place for millennia. The banks of the North Saskatchewan have held countless gatherings where stories and cultures were exchanged, first between Indigenous peoples, and later settlers from around the world.
Worldcon would be another chapter in this extensive legacy.”
Edmonton City Council Member for Ward O-day’min
Alberta Minister of Tourism and SportHon. Andrew Boitchenko
“Edmonton is an excellent choice to host Worldcon delegates from across the globe. With its strong infrastructure, history of successful international events, beautiful river valley, and proximity to the mountains, it is well-suited to serve as the host city for Worldcon 2030.
I wish you all the best with the bid and event.”