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Aboriginal
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Alberta is home to 44 First Nations in three treaty areas. Their cultures are distinct and diverse. Explore 10,000 years of First Nations life at ancient sites and museums around Alberta.
Paddle the same waterways of original Métis fur trappers. Discover ancient petroglyphs and rock art, learn to make hand drums or sleep in a teepee next to North America’s best-preserved buffalo jump.
Alberta has the largest population of Métis people in Canada - 67,000. Experience their history and rich traditions at interactive attractions around the province.
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Featured Stories
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
(Feb 09/2010)
First Nations History Comes Alive Suggested by a Prince, and 20 years in the making, the unique Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is providing a once-in-a-lifetime opp...
In the Steps of the Blackfoot
(Sep 21/2009)
Looking for a way to brush up on history this summer? Look no further than your own backyard. Southern Alberta is home to a couple of world-class museums and interpretive...
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Blackfoot GalleryUncover the traditions, values and history of these First Nations people, as told in their voice.
This authentic cultural experience tells the story ... Carmangay Tipi RingsNine circles of stone are present in the grassy field along the Little Bow River just north of Carmangay. These stones were used by Native Albertans t...
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Athabasca Native Friendship CentreAuthentic log building with the Red Tin Roof. Unique gift shop featuring moccasins, mukluks, dream catchers, shields and other home crafted products ... Blackfoot Interpretive Teepee in BanffLearn more about First Nations culture. Enter a traditional teepee, talk with native interpreters, and watch dancing and drumming demonstrations that ...
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Mar 20/2010 | Stones and BonesCome and consult with a specialist about the artifact or projectile point you have always wondered about. Archeologists will be explaining their role... Apr 17/2010 | Hike to the Drive LanesJoin our experienced Blackfoot Guide and our Provincial Site Archaeologist for this walk back in time to when the native people hunted the mighty herd...
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