Indigenous Peoples of Alberta

Use this deck of Alphabet AniMoves to help explore fun and creative movements while learning the names of animals in Blackfoot, Cree, and Stoney Nakoda. There are cues for movement on the back of each card.

Bella Morrisseau Whiskeyjack, a nine-year-old from the Saddle Lake Cree First Nation in Alberta, shares her story about Treaty 6 and life on the reserve.

Although the endeavor to create a publicly accessible Blackfoot-centric library is recent, this project is ultimately the outcome of documentary work that began more than a century ago, and which elaborates on a knowledge base that emerged through a continuity of many thousands of years living in kitawahsinnoon. This is our opportunity to bring home the field notes, photographs, and recordings that have been spread all over the world; to respond to publications that have misinterpreted and misrepresented our experiences and our way of life.

A Blackfoot Creation Story that gets learners up and moving the actions of the story

An article that examines the life of Mistahimaskwa, a Plains Cree chief who refused to since Treaty 6, tried to unite the Cree people, and led his band through many conflicts.

Lesson plans to help incorporate Indigenous Teachings into physical activity settings through fun, interactive lessons for Grades K-3.

A youtube channel created by Lance Cardinal, an Indigenous artist from the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation territory in Northern Alberta, that teaches children about Cree culture and art.

Canada's largest First Nations newspaper

This web page reviews the Blackfoot indigenous knowledge and philosophy.

This web page reviews the Cree indigenous knowledge and philosophy.

This 406-page digitized document reviews the importance of the horse in Blackfoot culture. It examines the social status, political organization, religion, and economic relations of the Blackfoot culture.

Acosia Red Elk introduces viewers to the basic steps of dancing powwow.

An experiential learning site that integrates Indigenous stories and ceremonies based in two land sites.

Tradition indigenous culture and values are linked with physical education activities for kids.

The site presents the concept of laws as understood by the First Nations people through descriptions of aboriginal views on the governance of life.

A resource with information in Blackfoot, English and French which features indigenous knowledge about healing plants

An article from the archived Alberta Online Encyclopedia

An article from the archived Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Billy-Ray Bellcourt is from Driftpile Cree Nation. He won the 2020 Governor General's Literary Award and offers a selection of his work online.

Revolutions Per Minute is a global new music platform, record label, and boutique agency to discover the most talented Indigenous musicians from across Turtle Island and around the world

A video about the traditional harvesting of sweetgrass that was produced by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

A site that explains the special relationship between Treaty 7 First Nations and the Calgary Stampede