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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
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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
Community
Northern Lights Library System
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Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories
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The love story of Irene and Allan Calliou, as told by Irene.
Community
Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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92 year old Metis , Martha Everatt speaks about her childhood memories.
Community
Michif Cultural Connections
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History and Resistance, Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists
Summary
Moccasin making class taught by instructor Krista Leddy. Also words from Sharon Morin in regards to the Métis culture, history and what we offer at Michif Cultural Connections.
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Edmonton Public Library
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Culture and Worldviews, History and Resistance
Summary
Keith Diakiw and Josh Morin share about Métis culture and history.
Community
Edmonton Public Library
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Culture and Worldviews
Summary
Join Keith Diakiw and Josh Morin as they take you through an introduction to Métis culture and history as represented by three major symbols: the sash, the Red River cart, and the Métis Nation flag.
Community
Voices of Amiskwaciy
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History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and Territory, Indigenous Governance and Economies
Summary
A brief history of the Michel Callihoo reserve disbanded in the 1950s and their aspirations for the future.
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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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History and Resistance, Indigenous Governance and Economies
Summary
Understanding Aboriginal Identity explores the complex issue of self-identification for Aboriginal people.