Social History Archives | Women of the Nistawoyou

Teepee Beside the Lake in the Winter

A conical tent smokehouse for fish or meat.

Recognition Gifts for the Women of the Nistawoyou

Ten Indigenous women leaders were recognized as the Women of Nistawoyou on December 13, 2016, at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre. Each woman received a certificate of recognition, […]

Magazine article on Chief Dorothy McDonald-Hyde

A magazine article featuring Chief Dorothy McDonald-Hyde in 1985. Dorothy was an important figure in the Fort McKay First Nation community.

Newspaper Article from the Fort McMurray Today

A Fort McMurray Today newspaper article from January 14, 1983, on Chief Dorothy McDonald-Hyde and her involvement with the Fort McKay (MacKay) roadblock.

Gail Gallupe Receives Award for Bertha Clark-Jones

Gail Gallupe received an award on behalf of her mother, Bertha Clark-Jones, from the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in 2016. “My mother’s greatest desire is to ensure that […]

Descendants Receive Award for Dorothy McDonald-Hyde

Dorothy McDonald-Hyde was one of the ten Indigenous women leaders recognized at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre on December 13, 2016. Rod and Feather McDonald received an award […]

Lina Gallup Receives Award Recognition

Lina Gallup was one of the ten Indigenous women leaders recognized at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in December 2016.

Logo of Elsie Yanik School

The logo for the Elsie Yanik School. The school opened in honour of Elsie Yanik in 2017.

Young Dorothy McDonald-Hyde in 1960

A portrait of young Dorothy McDonald-Hyde at the Indigenous Princess Pageant held at the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre in 1960.

Bannock for Peace

Food served at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, including the most-craved menu item, bannock.

A Portrait of Corporal Bertha Clark-Jones

Corporal Bertha Clark-Jones (Houle) was 18 years old when she enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

International Women’s Day at the Friendship Centre

Women gather together for International Women’s Day at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre.