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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
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History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and Territory
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A first hand account of one of the Métis people's last great buffalo hunts on the Alberta prairie
Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN
Community
Edmonton Public Library
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Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Sharing our Moose Hide Tanning Program Held in Summer and Fall 2022
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Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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A collection of traditional knowledge about watching the sky with Archie Smith (Chipewyan), Rosalie Bourke, Dorothy "Dot" Desjarlais, Mary Cardianal (Cree), Fred Bealieu
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Terry Lusty Media
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Art and Artists, Skills and Teachings
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Moosehide Beaded Jacket and Caribou Beaded Gloves
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The First Meetings Project
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Art and Artists, History and Resistance, Skills and Teachings
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This project includes the research and re-creation of the First Meetings between Alberta’s First Nations people and the French Voyageurs along the setting of Edmonton’s River Valley.
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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Best photo I ever took of Larissa!
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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Skills and Teachings
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Joe Mackenzie is sharing a story with us
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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A portrait of John and Seraphine Evans holding up their wedding photo
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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Skills and Teachings
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Dear friends: Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair and Sam McKegney
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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Lakota Elder Jace DeCory, this is the finest picture I ever took of you and your grandson. :)
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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Cree Elder Henry Beaver
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Community
Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
My cousin, Al James Fish, who is always so helpful