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.
Diverse Voices at RDPL: A Place for All

Diverse Voices at Red Deer Public Library

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Community
Red Deer Public Library
Category
Language, People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
Explore Indigenous programs and events, booklists, blog posts, take-home kits, and more from RDPL!
SAPL National Indigenous History Month Display

National Indigenous History Month Display

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Community
St. Albert Public Library
Category
Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
Book display with materials featuring Indigenous history and stories
View of NDTR from Mission Ave.

SAPL at National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

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Community
St. Albert Public Library
Category
Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists, Place, Land and Territory
Tashina Makokis and her Sacred Landscape series

Tashina Makokis Art Display at SAPL

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Community
St. Albert Public Library
Category
People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
Nehiyaw Iskwew artist Tashina Makokis provided SAPL the opportunity to showcase her art during the summer
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2025

Seasons Greetings!

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Community
Voices of the Land
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
GIF created on Canva by Megan Shott, Voices Of The Land Coordinator
Lance posing in front of his designs

Lance Cardinal x EPL Collaboration

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
Local Indigenous celebrity Lance Cardinal designs a custom decal for a free hoodie workshop!

Trudell

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Community
Marigold Library System
Category
Culture and Worldviews, History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
Summary
Video review of a documentary about John Trudell.
Teepee in Attawapiskat

Cree Culture on Treaty 9 Territory 2022-2023

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Community
Voices of the Land
Category
Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
A Year of Learning, Discovery and Cultural Understanding on Reserve Land
Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN

Storytelling through Resurgence of Urban Hide Tanning Program

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

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