Art and Artists

Indigenous arts comes in many mediums and forms. Art is integral to the way Indigenous peoples live and conceptualize themselves. This category showcases Indigenous arts from dance, music, visual arts, to beadwork.

Feather Reine: Healing through Dance

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Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
Category
People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
A story of healing and reconnecting with culture through pow wow dancing.
Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN

Storytelling through Resurgence of Urban Hide Tanning Program

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
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Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Sharing our Moose Hide Tanning Program Held in Summer and Fall 2022

Mâmawô ayâwin Event Series

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Language, Culture and Worldviews, Art and Artists
Summary
Introducing EPL's New Indigenous Event Series.

Morris Cardinal - Portrait of a Metis Artist

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Community
Northern Lights Library System
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Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
A story about Metis artist, Morris Cardinal.

Like Father, Like Son

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Community
Northern Lights Library System
Category
Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
A story about Walter Anderson, told by his son.

The Weekly 3: Métis Authors

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Three books to commemorate Métis Week 2021

Mike Beaver

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Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
Memories of Life in Wabasca

Philip Naniwahoo

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Community
MD of Opportunity #17
Category
Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists, Indigenous Governance and Economies
Summary
Philip Nanimahoo discusses drum making and memories of life in Wabasca.

Sophie Gladue

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Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
Memories of life in Wabasca

The Weekly 3: Indigenous Comics

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Library Assistant Caitlin is here to recommend graphic novels from Indigenous artists.

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