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This site contains a myriad of stories, knowledge and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Alberta. Indigenous peoples in Alberta come from diverse cultures, languages, and communities. Voices of the Land includes joyous, celebratory, difficult, and traumatic stories, all of which are authentic and important.
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Northern Lights Library SystemCategory
Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories, Art and ArtistsSummary
A story about Walter Anderson, told by his son.
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Northern Lights Library SystemCategory
Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and ArtistsSummary
A story about Metis artist, Morris Cardinal.
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MD of Opportunity #17Category
Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Art and ArtistsSummary
Memories of life in Wabasca
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MD of Opportunity #17Category
Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists, Indigenous Governance and EconomiesSummary
Philip Nanimahoo discusses drum making and memories of life in Wabasca.
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MD of Opportunity #17Category
Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists, Place, Land and TerritorySummary
Memories of Life in Wabasca
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Art and ArtistsSummary
Elementary school students learn about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls through music
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iHumanCategory
People and Personal Stories, Art and ArtistsSummary
To commemorate his brother, Micky P gets a new tattoo and talks about what the art of tattooing means to himStory
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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Skills and Teachings, Art and ArtistsSummary
Three books to commemorate Métis Week 2021
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Michif Cultural ConnectionsCategory
History and Resistance, Skills and Teachings, Art and ArtistsSummary
Moccasin making class taught by instructor Krista Leddy. Also words from Sharon Morin in regards to the Métis culture, history and what we offer at Michif Cultural Connections.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
People and Personal Stories, Art and ArtistsSummary
A story of healing and reconnecting with culture through pow wow dancing.
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Terry Lusty MediaCategory
Art and Artists, Skills and TeachingsSummary
Moosehide Beaded Jacket and Caribou Beaded Gloves
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Art and ArtistsSummary
Through a national contest students from across Alberta were invited to create a work of art representing what Reconciliation means to them. Winners were invited to an event with Alberta's Lieutenant Governor where they shared their artwork and discussed.