Education 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.

Violet Hansen with Jenny Flett’s Daughter

Jenny Flett’s daughter joined Violet Hensen at the 2016 Recognition Dinner for the Women of Nistawoyou. Violet assisted Jenny in baby delivery on various occasions throughout the years.

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 […]

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.

Logo of Elsie Yanik School

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

Bertha Clark-Jones Wins Jigging Contests

Bertha Clark-Jones often won at jigging contests. She loved to perform old-time dances and square dancing but especially loved to do the Red River Jig.

Elsie Cardinal at Conklin School in 1940

Elsie Cardinal with classmates at Conklin School. Elsie only spent six months schooling. After half a year, she spent the rest of her time educating herself to read […]

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.

Jonathan Cardinal at the Friendship Centre

Jonathan Cardinal at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in 2017.

Chief Dorothy McDonald with Government Officials

Chief Dorothy McDonald at the Fort McKay Roadblock with Alberta Native Affairs Minister Milt Pahl and Lac la Biche MLA Norm Weiss -Jan 1983.