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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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Our Buffalo Hunts
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
Category
History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
A first hand account of one of the Métis people's last great buffalo hunts on the Alberta prairie
Community
Edmonton Public Library
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Culture and Worldviews, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Artist and Elder Jerry Saddleback, whose craftsmanship is featured in the Milner Library, discusses the process of traditional bow-making and its importance in Plains Cree culture.
Community
Lethbridge Public Library
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Kinship and Family Histories, Language, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
Sharing our voices and truths; Survivors of residential school and their families who want to digitize their story, history, knowledge, teachings, memories, genealogy, resilience, traditions and healing.
Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
In this video, we have recorded our online event with Dr. Lana Whiskyjack about her experiences with digital storytelling and the ethics behind it.
Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN
Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Sharing our Moose Hide Tanning Program Held in Summer and Fall 2022
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
Memories of life in Wabasca
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
Category
People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
Memories of Life in Calling Lake
Community
Northern Lights Library System
Category
Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
A story about Sylvester Gladue, told by his grandson.
Community
Northern Lights Library System
Category
Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
A story about Metis artist, Morris Cardinal.
Community
Northern Lights Library System
Category
Kinship and Family Histories, Language, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
A story about Rose Durocher.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
Category
People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
Kindergarten students learn about family through Elder Theresa Strawberry's stories
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
Category
Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
Memories of life in Sandy Lake