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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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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
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Laura Vinson is a singer/songwriter who was born in Edmonton and grew up in Brule Alberta. She is of English/Cree and French Canadian/Cherokee descent.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
People and Personal Stories, Art and ArtistsSummary
Biography of country musician Harry Rusk, the first Indigenous musician to appear on the Grand Ole Opry.Content Warning
The creator of this content has indicated that this story contains discussion, mention or description of: Residential school and/or day School.
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Kinship and Family Histories, Language, History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and TerritorySummary
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. The creator of this content has indicated that this story contains discussion, mention or description of: Residential school and/or day School.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
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Elementary school students learn about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls through music