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

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Marilyn Contois - Our Stories Matter

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Lethbridge Public Library

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Sharing our voices and truths; Survivors of residential school and their families who want to digitize their story, history, knowledge, teachings, memories, genealogy, resilience, traditions and healing.

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Ida Yellowknee

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Memories of life in Wabasca

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Philip Naniwahoo

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

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Simon Cardinal

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Memories of Life in Wabasca

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Mike Beaver

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Memories of Life in Wabasca

Ceremony and Identity

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta

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Ceremony is a place where you can learn about who you are and where you come from.

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