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Children in a Classroom

A typical classroom in the local school in Fort McMurray in the 1960s.

Bertha’s Children in the Backyard

Bertha’s children celebrating a birthday in their backyard. You can see the excitement on the children’s faces as they anticipate a piece of cake in a warm afternoon.

SS Fort McMurray Paddle Steamer circa 1930

SS Fort McMurray paddle steamer was used to transport people and freight from Fort McMurray to Fort McKay. Fort McMurray is an estimated 56 kilometres below Fort McKay.

Flyer for Honouring Ten Women Indigenous Leaders

On Dec 13, 2016, 10 Indigenous Women Leaders were recognized to be included in the Virtual Exhibit entitled the Women of Nistawoyou, the event was held at the […]

Community Engagement in School Flyer

As part of the Women of Nistawoyou Virtual Exhibit project on April 25, 2017, the Women of Nistawoyou material was displayed at the Composite High School wherein different […]

Quilt of the Seven Sacred Teachings

Marilou Ross is part of the women working group initiative from the Friendship Centre. Josephine Eric challenged her to create a quilt based on the 7 sacred teachings […]

Cookie with the Family

Family picture of Kay Loutitt with children and grandchildren at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre on December 13, 2016. Kay is holding the feather she received as part […]

Elsie Cardinal

Elsie Cardinal is very proud of her children and grandchildren. She wishes that they will continue to study and attain their worthwhile goals in life through proper education.

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.