Visual Art Archives | Women of the Nistawoyou

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Portrait of Jenny Flett

The late Métis elder Jenny Flett’s portrait was captured by Fort McMurray-based photographer Greg Halinda. Jenny served as the trusted midwife of Fort Chipewyan for over 50 years.

A Portrait of Mary Rose Lapoudre (Cardinal)

Mary Rose Lapoudre (Cardinal) at the age of 92. Mary, also known as Granny Powder, was a traditional midwife and healer who lived in various locations in Northern […]

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.

Painting by Jonathan Cardinal

Jonathan Cardinal’s inspiration for ‘My Star’ painting came from his grandmother who told him about looking up to the sky to find his own star. Not knowing about […]

Women of Nistawoyou Flyer

The Women of Nistawoyou flyer was created on Oct 22, 2017, to ask for the participation of the community in nominating important Indigenous women that impacted the growth […]