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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 Library
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Culture and Worldviews, History and Resistance
Summary
Keith Diakiw and Josh Morin share about Métis culture and history.
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Richard Van Camp
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People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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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 Amiskwaciy
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People and Personal Stories, Art and Artists
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A story of healing and reconnecting with culture through pow wow dancing.
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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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Skills and Teachings
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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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Terry Lusty Media
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Art and Artists, Skills and Teachings
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Moosehide Beaded Jacket and Caribou Beaded Gloves
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The First Meetings Project
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Art and Artists, History and Resistance, Skills and Teachings
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This project includes the research and re-creation of the First Meetings between Alberta’s First Nations people and the French Voyageurs along the setting of Edmonton’s River Valley.
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Language, Skills and Teachings
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Mossbag and Swing teachings shared by Dr. Darlene Auger.
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Art and Artists
Summary
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.
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Voices of the Land
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Language, Culture and Worldviews, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and Territory
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A documentary series about the power of Indigenous languages to revitalize culture and identity.
Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Culture and Worldviews
Summary
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.
Community
Edmonton Public Library
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Language, Culture and Worldviews, Place, Land and Territory
Summary
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.
Community
Edmonton Public Library
Category
Skills and Teachings
Summary
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.