Indigenous Governance and Economies

This category is about the structures and processes Indigenous peoples had and have to ensure our societies operated peacefully and provided for everyone. This includes stories on treaties, traditional governance structures, reinvigorating Indigenous economies, etc. 

Understanding Aboriginal Identity

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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History and Resistance, Indigenous Governance and Economies
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Understanding Aboriginal Identity explores the complex issue of self-identification for Aboriginal people.

Moving Forward: Employment Rights in the Workplace

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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People and Personal Stories, Indigenous Governance and Economies
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Handling workplace harassment, being dismissed from work, and facing racism are explained by three inspirational Indigenous people.

The Right to be Safe

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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People and Personal Stories, Indigenous Governance and Economies
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This video follows the stories of three courageous women who overcame traumatic family violence and are inspiring others to do the same.

Common Ground - Aboriginal Hunters & Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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Indigenous Governance and Economies, Skills and Teachings
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Common Ground explores the historical and contemporary relationship between Alberta Fish and Wildlife and Aboriginal hunters.

Fighting Chance

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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Indigenous Governance and Economies
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Following in the footsteps of his older brother, Joey is surrounded by drugs, violence, and a gang. His life changes after he's busted for breaking the law.

Wahkohtowin - Cree Natural Law

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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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Indigenous Governance and Economies, Skills and Teachings
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Wahkohtowin gives insight into the differences between Canadian law and Cree Natural Law and why Natural Law is needed in contemporary society.

Michel First Nation: Alberta's Untold History

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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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The Curious Case of the 1908 Enoch Surrender

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Voices of Amiskwaciy
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History and Resistance, Place, Land and Territory, Indigenous Governance and Economies, Skills and Teachings
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Much of the booming Westside of the City of Edmonton sits upon 6300 acres of former Indian Reserve.

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