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v. t. e. First Nations in Alberta are a group of people who live in the Canadian province of Alberta. The First Nations are peoples (or nations) recognized as Indigenous peoples or Plains Indians in Canada excluding the Inuit and the Métis. According to the 2011 Census, a population of 116,670 Albertans self-identified as First Nations.
CJWE-FM (88.1 MHz) is a radio station in Calgary, Alberta.Owned by the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society, it broadcasts programming targeting southern Alberta's First Nations communities, including mainstream country music, and specialty shows featuring indigenous music or presented in native languages such as Stoney.
Indigenous North Americas. Canada portal. v. t. e. Indigenous peoples in Canada (French: Peuples autochtones au Canada, also known as Aboriginals) [2] are the Indigenous peoples within the boundaries of Canada. They comprise the First Nations, [3] Inuit, [4] and Métis, [5] representing roughly 5.0% of the total Canadian population.
One example of a longstanding community-led service is Canada’s Bear Clan Patrol, a network of local chapters serving roughly 50 communities across the country that organizes and conducts ...
First Nations (French: Premières Nations) is a term used to identify Indigenous peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. [2][3] Traditionally, First Nations in Canada were peoples who lived south of the tree line, and mainly south of the Arctic Circle. There are 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands across Canada. [4]
Gitxsan (Gitxsanimaax speaking) Nisga'a. Haida (Haad kil speaking) Southern Wakashan peoples. Nuu-chah-nulth (incorrectly called Nootka) Tla-o-qui-aht (Clayoquot) Mowachaht - Muchalaht. Ahousaht (formed from the merger of the Ahousaht and Kelsemeht bands in 1951) Ehattesaht.
Making Treaty 7 was created as a part of the Calgary 2012 [1] winning bid for the Cultural Capitals of Canada project. [3] When Calgary 2012 finished its run, Making Treaty 7 filed for non-profit status and has continued to host events, put on theatre productions and educate the public on Indigenous affairs, human rights issues and the culture and identity of historic and present Indigenous ...
Spence was born in the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta and was raised by her grandparents. At the age of 18, she moved to Calgary to attend a Christian college. She was among the first indigenous women to receive a Practical Nursing Certificate, when she finished her education in 1959, leading to a career as a nurse that lasted over 40 years. [3]