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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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St. Albert Public LibraryCategory
Kinship and Family Histories, Culture and WorldviewsStory
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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Culture and WorldviewsSummary
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.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings, Place, Land and TerritorySummary
A first hand account of one of the Métis people's last great buffalo hunts on the Alberta prairie
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Northern Lights Library SystemCategory
Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal StoriesSummary
The love story of Irene and Allan Calliou, as told by Irene.
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Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors CentreCategory
People and Personal Stories, Skills and TeachingsSummary
92 year old Metis , Martha Everatt speaks about her childhood memories.
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Michif Cultural ConnectionsCategory
History and Resistance, Skills and Teachings, Art and ArtistsSummary
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.Story
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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Culture and Worldviews, History and ResistanceSummary
Keith Diakiw and Josh Morin share about Métis culture and history.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and Territory, Indigenous Governance and EconomiesSummary
A brief history of the Michel Callihoo reserve disbanded in the 1950s and their aspirations for the future.Story
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Native Counselling Services of AlbertaCategory
History and Resistance, Indigenous Governance and EconomiesSummary
Understanding Aboriginal Identity explores the complex issue of self-identification for Aboriginal people.