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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
Art and ArtistsSummary
The revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library has a wealth of new Indigenous art displayed throughout the building. Story
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Edmonton Public LibraryCategory
Language, Culture and WorldviewsSummary
An EPL-hosted panel on reclaiming Indigenous Names.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
History and Resistance, People and Personal Stories, Place, Land and Territory, Indigenous Governance and EconomiesSummary
A brief history of the Michel Callihoo reserve disbanded in the 1950s and their aspirations for the future.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Skills and TeachingsSummary
Ten students at Montrose School enjoy a summer literacy camp with reading and writing activities combined with Indigenous Cultural teachings.
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Voices of AmiskwaciySummary
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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Richard Van CampCategory
Language, Skills and TeachingsSummary
Tlicho Elder Rosa Mantla showing us in Tlicho how to name each part of the body in Tlicho
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Art and ArtistsSummary
High school students learn about the National Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls through the creation of visual art.
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Voices of AmiskwaciyCategory
Language, People and Personal Stories, Skills and TeachingsSummary
To heal is to grow. Discovering my roots.
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Richard Van CampCategory
Language, Skills and TeachingsSummary
Archie Smith teaches us how to read the moon or "Kalazaa" in Chipewyan
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Richard Van CampCategory
People and Personal StoriesSummary
My portrait of Mike Beaver
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Voices of AmiskwaciySummary
As part of the annual YEG Youth Connect, Edmonton Public Library asked young adults from various cultural backgrounds what they would do if they were mayor Edmonton.Story
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Marigold Library SystemCategory
Art and ArtistsSummary
Join Marigold Library System's Indigenous Outreach Specialist, Rose Reid, for a brief book review of "Starlight" by Richard Wagamese.