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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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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
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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
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Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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In this video, we have recorded our online event with Dr. Lana Whiskyjack about her experiences with digital storytelling and the ethics behind it.
Community
Northern Lights Library System
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Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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A story about Sylvester Gladue, told by his grandson.
Community
Northern Lights Library System
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Kinship and Family Histories, Language, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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A story about Rose Durocher.
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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Memories of life in Sandy Lake
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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Memories of life in Wabasca
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Indigenous Governance and Economies
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Memories of life in Wabasca
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
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Memories of life in Lake Chipewyan
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Language, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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Memories of life in Trout Lake
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
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Memories of life in Calling Lake
Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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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.