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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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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Skills and Teachings, Art and ArtistsSummary
Three books to commemorate Métis Week 2021
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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
Skills and TeachingsSummary
Keith Diakiw and Todd Brown walk you through the intricacies of flint knapping.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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Richard Van CampCategory
People and Personal Stories, Skills and TeachingsSummary
A collection of traditional knowledge about watching the sky with Archie Smith (Chipewyan), Rosalie Bourke, Dorothy "Dot" Desjarlais, Mary Cardianal (Cree), Fred Bealieu
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
People and Personal Stories, Art and ArtistsSummary
A story of healing and reconnecting with culture through pow wow dancing.Story
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Native Counselling Services of AlbertaCategory
Skills and TeachingsSummary
Ceremony is a place where you can learn about who you are and where you come from.
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Terry Lusty MediaCategory
Art and Artists, Skills and TeachingsSummary
Moosehide Beaded Jacket and Caribou Beaded GlovesStory
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Language, Skills and TeachingsSummary
Mossbag and Swing teachings shared by Dr. Darlene Auger.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Art and ArtistsSummary
Through a national contest students from across Alberta were invited to create a work of art representing what Reconciliation means to them. Winners were invited to an event with Alberta's Lieutenant Governor where they shared their artwork and discussed.Story
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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Language, Culture and Worldviews, Place, Land and TerritorySummary
The Thunderbird House, or PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN, is the first public space in the city to support smudging, a space to celebrate our Indigenous communities, hold ceremonies, and make connections. Story
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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Art and ArtistsSummary
Library Assistant Caitlin is here to recommend graphic novels from Indigenous artists.