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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 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
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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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Edmonton Public Library
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Language, Culture and Worldviews, Place, Land and Territory
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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.
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Edmonton Public Library
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Art and Artists
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Library Assistant Caitlin is here to recommend graphic novels from Indigenous artists.
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Edmonton Public Library
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Art and Artists
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The revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library has a wealth of new Indigenous art displayed throughout the building.
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Edmonton Public Library
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Language, Culture and Worldviews
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An EPL-hosted panel on reclaiming Indigenous Names.
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Elder Wilson Bearhead shares his thoughts on the genesis of the Voices of Amiskwaciy project and its value for Edmonton's Indigenous communities.
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and Territory, Indigenous Governance and Economies
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A brief history of the Michel Callihoo reserve disbanded in the 1950s and their aspirations for the future.
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Skills and Teachings
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Ten students at Montrose School enjoy a summer literacy camp with reading and writing activities combined with Indigenous Cultural teachings.
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Richard Van Camp
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Language, Skills and Teachings
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Tlicho Elder Rosa Mantla showing us in Tlicho how to name each part of the body in Tlicho
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Language, People and Personal Stories, Skills and Teachings
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To heal is to grow. Discovering my roots.
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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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Art and Artists
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High school students learn about the National Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls through the creation of visual art.