Visual Arts Archives | Women of the Nistawoyou

The White Buffalo Calf Woman Painting by Claire Beaulieu-Antoine

The prophecy of the White Buffalo Calf Woman is an important source of traditional knowledge and hope for Indigenous people.

Elsie Cardinal with her Oldest Child

Elsie Cardinal with her oldest son, Matthew, in 1955. The photo was taken in Waterways, which is a sub-division in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Terry Garvin’s Presentation at the Friendship Centre

A picture of the participants during Terry Garvin’s photography presentation at the Friendship Centre of people and things about the Wood Buffalo Region. Included in the photo were […]

Virtual Exhibit in the Connect Newspaper

The call for nomination of Indigenous women leaders from the region was featured in the former Fort McMurray Connect newspaper in October 2017.

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.

Portrait of Cecile Calliou

The painting of a traditional Indigenous woman, Cecile Calliou, was submitted by Lina Gallup.