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Princess Pageant of Native Women’s Voices of Alberta

One of the ideas that Bertha Clark-Jones promoted as she organized the Native Women’s Voices of Alberta was the Princess Pageant. Bertha believed that Indigenous women and girls […]

The Anzac School

The Anzac School was renamed Bill Woodward School to honour the work of Nancy and Bill Woodward in the Anzac community.

Flyer for Honouring Ten Women Indigenous Leaders

On Dec 13, 2016, 10 Indigenous Women Leaders were recognized to be included in the Virtual Exhibit entitled the Women of Nistawoyou, the event was held at the […]

Terry Garvin’s Presentation Flyer

Terry Garvin’s Presentation: The People and the Boreal Forest.

Community Engagement in School Flyer

As part of the Women of Nistawoyou Virtual Exhibit project on April 25, 2017, the Women of Nistawoyou material was displayed at the Composite High School wherein different […]

Quilt of the Seven Sacred Teachings

Marilou Ross is part of the women working group initiative from the Friendship Centre. Josephine Eric challenged her to create a quilt based on the 7 sacred teachings […]

Mary Rose “Granny” Lapoudre (Powder)

Mary Rose “Granny” Lapoudre (Powder), nee Cardinal, second to the left.

Scow Travel in the Boreal Forest

A scow was a flat type of boat used to freight goods from Athabasca to Fort McMurray and vice versa. The image is part of a calendar provided […]

Painting of The Seven Sacred Teachings

The Seven Sacred Teachings painting by Métis visual artist Claire Beaulieu-Antoine. Born and raised in the Wood Buffalo region, Claire started her journey in Fort Smith, Peace Point. […]

Community members recognize the Women of the Nistawoyou in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on December 13, 2016.

The Women of the Nistawoyou virtual exhibit were highlighted with Kay Loutit, Lina Gallup and Elsie Cardinal present to accept certificates.

Map of Treaty 8 in 1899

Map of Cree and Chipewyan groups during the signing of Treaty 8 in 1899. Fort McMurray and much of northern Alberta fall under the jurisdiction of Treaty 8. […]

Chief Dorothy McDonald

Dorothy McDonald, first female Chief of Fort McKay, and first female Chief in Alberta.