Object Archives | Women of the Nistawoyou

Sled Dogs Pulling Toboggan

Dogsledding was a method of winter travel developed by northern Indigenous peoples.

Canoes on the Athabasca River

The Athabasca River is the longest in Alberta and is meaningful to Indigenous peoples as it’s one of the earliest transportation routes to travel corridors through the Rocky […]

The Return of the White Buffalo Calf Woman Painting by Claire Beaulieu-Antoine

The prophecy of the White Buffalo Calf Woman provides hope for the return of the White Buffalo Calf Woman to restore harmony and balance among the Indigenous people […]

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.

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, […]

Sweat Lodge at Calling Lake

The sweat lodge is an important space where Indigenous people preserve their knowledge and cultural practices, passed on for several generations.

Transportation in the North

Dog teams were the primary mode of travel during the winter season for Indigenous people, and sleds were used well into the early 1970s in the Wood Buffalo […]

Painting by Saulteaux Cree visual artist and actor Mike Holden

Mike Holden is a Sauteaux Cree visual artist and actor, known for his role as Momo on the popular First Nations’ drama called Blackstone. Mike focuses on the […]

Bertha Clark-Jones receives Officer of the Order of Canada award

Bertha Clark-Jones (Houle) received the insignia of Officer of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on February 22, 2008. Hon. Jean Chretien also received the […]

Medicine Wheel

The Medicine Wheel is a very important symbol among Indigenous cultures and represents their worldview. In relation to the Wood Buffalo Calf Woman legend, it represents the four […]

Dogsled Team on a Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival was a featured event in the Wood Buffalo region. It comprised of several activities that included a dogsledding competition. It was also where Katie Sanderson won […]

Women of the Nistawoyou Recognized by Community

Ten Indigenous women were recognized for their community leadership at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre on December 13, 2016. The women are highlighted in the Women of the […]