Alberta
Through an indigenous lens
Intro to Alberta
Alberta is a beautiful province with much to offer and a rich indigenous history.
In this guide i will show you everything you need to know before visiting, from an indigenous standpoint.
Alberta has many beautiful, culturally rich sites and landmarks for people to experience and enjoy.
Statistics
The total population of Alberta is 3,978,145
The total indigenous population of Alberta is 258,640
The total first nations population of Alberta is 136,585
The total metis population of Alberta is 114,375
The total Inuk population of Alberta is 2500
Alberta has 45 first nations, 3 treaty areas, and 140 reserves
Language Guide
Alberta has 3 popular indigenous languages, Blackfoot, Dene Suline, and Salteaux
Blackfoot phrases:
good morning - ah siks ka no to ni
hello - Oki
Dene Suline phrases:
hello - edlanete
Salteaux phrases:
hi -aniin
bye - kika waapamin minawaa
Attractions and Landmarks
Alberta has many beautiful cultural sites for you to visit and learn about the history.
Head Smashed in Buffalo jump
Head smashed in buffalo jump is an indigenous history site in southern Alberta. It is called the buffalo jump because the native people of the area would chase herds of buffalo off the cliff to hunt them.
You can visit their website here
Writing on stone
Writing on stone is an indigenous history site near the southern Alberta border. its main attraction is the rock formations with old writing on it.
you can visit their website here
Blackfoot Crossing
Blackfoot crossing is a indigenous history site in. the Blackfoot crossing has displays of Blackfoot culture and art, as well as it is the site of the signing of treaty 7.
you can visit their website here
Organizations
Alberta indigenous organizations
Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association
Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations
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