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Granny Powder with her great-grandchild, Randy Sorge

Mary Rose Lapoudre (Cardinal) enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was also the midwife that helped deliver them.

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.

Elsie Yanik 2009 Olympic Torch Bearer

Elder Elsie Yanik was the final torch bearer in the Fort McMurray leg of the relay. The torch relay preceded the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

A Portrait of Five Generations

Five generations include Granny Powder, Katie Sanderson, Girty Castor, Shirley Sorge and baby Randal Sorge.

Katie Sanderson picking berries

Katie Sanderson picking some berries rampant in the boreal forest.

Katie Sanderson drying hides

One of the great skills Katie Sanderson demonstrated was trapping and preparing the fur for drying. She has sustained these skills for a considerable amount of time even […]

Teepees at Willow Lake

Teepees at Willow Lake, which became Gregoire Lake in 1940. This area is the traditional land for the Dene and Cree people of Woodland Cree and Chipewyan First […]

The Northern Tip of Fort McMurray

Local trading posts were once along the Athabasca River with buildings on the far right-hand side belonging to the Hudson’s Bay Company, and on the far left was […]

Jenny Flett at the 2009 Aboriginal Awareness Day

Jenny Flett at Keyano College for the 2009 Aboriginal Awareness Day. Jenny was a guest speaker at the event, which had the theme of honouring Elders. She was […]

Jenny Flett at the 2009 Aboriginal Awareness Day

Jenny Flett at Keyano for the 2009 Aboriginal Awareness Day. Jenny was a guest speaker at the event, which had the theme of honouring elders. She was 100 […]