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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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Milner Virtual Open House: Artist Spotlight on Jerry Saddleback

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Edmonton Public Library

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Culture and Worldviews, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists

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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.

Sustainable Kitchen Series: Brewing + Bottling Kombucha with Kokôm Kombucha

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Edmonton Public Library

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Interested in learning how to brew and bottle your own kombucha? In this Sustainable Kitchen class from December, 2020, Jessica Johns takes you through all the steps in making a homebrew batch, from steeping the tea to flavouring and bottling.

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The Ethics of Digital Rematriation and Storytelling with Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack

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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.

Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN

Storytelling through Resurgence of Urban Hide Tanning Program

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Edmonton Public Library

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Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists

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Sharing our Moose Hide Tanning Program Held in Summer and Fall 2022

The Weekly 3: Métis Authors

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Edmonton Public Library

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Three books to commemorate Métis Week 2021

Indigenous 101: Flint Knapping

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Edmonton Public Library

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Keith Diakiw and Todd Brown walk you through the intricacies of flint knapping.

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