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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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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.

Sustainable Kitchen Series: Brewing + Bottling Kombucha with Kokôm Kombucha

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Skills and Teachings
Summary
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.
Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN

Storytelling through Resurgence of Urban Hide Tanning Program

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Sharing our Moose Hide Tanning Program Held in Summer and Fall 2022
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Ida Yellowknee

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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
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Joseph Alfred Beaver

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Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Culture and Worldviews, History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories
Summary
Memories of life in Wabasca
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Philip Naniwahoo

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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
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Philip Nanimahoo discusses drum making and memories of life in Wabasca.
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Vina Young

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Community
MD of Opportunity #17
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Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories
Summary
Memories of Life in Wabasca

Mossbag and Swing Teachings

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Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
Category
Language, Skills and Teachings
Summary
Mossbag and Swing teachings shared by Dr. Darlene Auger.

Milner Virtual Open House: Thunderbird House Tour

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Language, Culture and Worldviews, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
The Thunderbird House, or PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN, is the first public space in the city to support smudging, a space to celebrate our Indigenous communities, hold ceremonies, and make connections.

Reclaiming Indigenous Names: A Panel Event

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Community
Edmonton Public Library
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Language, Culture and Worldviews
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An EPL-hosted panel on reclaiming Indigenous Names.
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Michel First Nation: Alberta's Untold History

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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.
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Frontier College Summer Literacy Camp at Montrose School

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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.

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