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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
Summary
A first hand account of one of the Métis people's last great buffalo hunts on the Alberta prairie

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The creator of this content has indicated that this story contains discussion, mention or description of: Residential school and/or day School.

Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories
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This is my story about sexual abuse at Grollier Hall residential school, my struggle and my healing journey.

The creator of this content has indicated that this story contains discussion, mention or description of: Residential school and/or day School.

Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
Summary
Kindergarten students learn about family through Elder Theresa Strawberry's stories
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Art and Artists
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Elementary school students learn about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls through music
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
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A story of healing and reconnecting with culture through pow wow dancing.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Language, Skills and Teachings
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Mossbag and Swing teachings shared by Dr. Darlene Auger.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Art and Artists
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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.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Elder Wilson Bearhead shares his thoughts on the genesis of the Voices of Amiskwaciy project and its value for Edmonton's Indigenous communities.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and Territory, Indigenous Governance and Economies
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A brief history of the Michel Callihoo reserve disbanded in the 1950s and their aspirations for the future.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Skills and Teachings
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Ten students at Montrose School enjoy a summer literacy camp with reading and writing activities combined with Indigenous Cultural teachings.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Art and Artists
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High school students learn about the National Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls through the creation of visual art.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Language, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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To heal is to grow. Discovering my roots.