Indigenous Nations & Lands
This treaty area covers much of southern Alberta and was signed in 1877.
Treaty 7
This term refers to individuals who falsely claim Indigenous identity or ancestry without legitimate community or kinship ties.
Pretendian
This Cree word is a common greeting meaning “hello” or “how are you?”
Tansi
This Blackfoot scholar is known for articulating Blackfoot worldviews and critiquing Eurocentric education systems.
Leroy Little Bear
This Cree comedian and author uses humour to address serious topics like residential schools, addiction, and healing.
Don Brunswick
This Treaty area covers much of Northern Alberta with bits in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Treaty 8
Self-identifying as Indigenous is enough to be recognized as Indigenous by Indigenous communities. True or False?
False.
This Blackfoot greeting is used to say “Good morning.”
I’taamikskanaotonni
This Cree scholar is widely cited for her work on Indigenous research methodologies and relational accountability.
Margaret Kovach
This Blackfeet darling starred on a hit TV show as a vendor selling phallic crystals that "heal from within."
Theda Newbreast
A particular phrase used by reconnecting Indigenous Peoples that often conflates all Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
We are all related (Wahkohtowin)
Name one way Pretendian claims can cause harm to Indigenous peoples and communities.
Taking resources, space, jobs, or credibility meant for Indigenous people.
This is the Blackfoot name for Lethbridge
Sikoohkotoki
This Cree actor and activist from Anzac, Alberta is known for her roles in film and television and for advocating for Indigenous representation and sovereignty.
Tantoo Cardinal
This Cree Puppeteer is known for his comedy skits and has a rather, rank, partner named Emelia.
Emery Burninggrass
This term refers to Indigenous peoples’ inherent rights to land, governance, and self-determination that existed before colonization.
Indigenous Sovereignty
This Canadian investigative journalism program examined questions of identity, documentation, and institutional accountability in a documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie.
The Fifth Estate
This Plains Cree word refers to an eagle.
Kihew
This Blackfeet and Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) actor made history for her acclaimed performance in Killers of the Flower Moon and for centering Indigenous storytelling in film.
Lily Gladstone
This Tsuut'Foot puppeteer is known for their comedy that utilizes the Muppet-style figures that are based on his family.
DerRic Starlight
Indigenous land was considered empty or unused before settlers arrived.
Terra Nullius
This amature journalist attempted to expose a Niitsitapi member.
Fiona Moar
This is a common word amongst the Blackfoot and Cree to describe when someone defecates.
Meesee
This Piapot princess is known for tanning their skin, dying their hair, and wearing faux leather fringe.
Bluffy Saint Monica - AKA Buffy Saint Marie
This Piapot darling has a hit song and music video that makes it seem like shes real rezzy.
Beverly Clear Water - AKA Buffy Saint Marie