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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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Lance Cardinal x EPL Collaboration

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Edmonton Public Library

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People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists

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Local Indigenous celebrity Lance Cardinal designs a custom decal for a free hoodie workshop!

Milner Virtual Open House: Artist Spotlight on Jerry Saddleback

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Edmonton Public Library

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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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Edmonton Public Library

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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.

Indigenous 101: Two-Spirit Society

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Edmonton Public Library

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Curious about what it means to be Two-Spirit? Learn first hand from Gabe Calderón as they explain traditional roles and responsibilities in Indigenous communities and detail their personal story as a Two-Spirit person.

Indigenous 101: Métis Culture

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Edmonton Public Library

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Culture and Worldviews

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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.

L to R: Kate, Valissa, Angela

2024 "I Partner With My Public Library" Award Winners

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Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre, Edmonton Public Library

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People and Personal Stories

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On November 19th 2024, EASC received a certificate for their community partnership with EPL's Kitchen space.

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The Ethics of Digital Rematriation and Storytelling with Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack

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Edmonton Public Library

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Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings

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In this video, we have recorded our online event with Dr. Lana Whiskyjack about her experiences with digital storytelling and the ethics behind it.

Fleshed Moose Hide Curing in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN

Storytelling through Resurgence of Urban Hide Tanning Program

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Edmonton Public Library

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Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists

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Sharing our Moose Hide Tanning Program Held in Summer and Fall 2022

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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.

Survivor Portraits by Carol Wylie at EPL Exhibit

They Didn't Know We Were Seeds: Honouring Residential School and Holocaust Survivors

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Edmonton Public Library

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Kinship and Family Histories, People and Personal Stories

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

Mâmawô ayâwin Event Series

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Community

Edmonton Public Library

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Language, Culture and Worldviews, Art and Artists

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Introducing EPL's New Indigenous Event Series.

The Weekly 3: Métis Authors

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Community

Edmonton Public Library

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Skills and Teachings, Art and Artists

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Three books to commemorate Métis Week 2021

Indigenous 101: Flint Knapping

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Community

Edmonton Public Library

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Skills and Teachings

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Keith Diakiw and Todd Brown walk you through the intricacies of flint knapping.

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