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May 15, 2024 · Long before Edmonton was Alberta’s capital city (and the fifth largest city in Canada), it was a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples: Edmonton lies in the traditional territory of the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and Métis Peoples. While the Hudson’s Bay ...
Oct 22, 2022 · You can reach him at nick.frew@cbc.ca. In 2021, about 87,600 Indigenous people were living in the Edmonton census metropolitan area, an increase of about 11,400 — or 15 per cent — over 2016 ...
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We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot). The city of Edmonton owes its strength and vibrancy to these lands and the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked ...
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. Specifically there were 96,730 First Nations people with registered Indian Status [1] and 19,945 First ...
Feb 3, 2020 · The name for Edmonton, amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, means Beaver Hill House. The Niitsitapi and Nakota words for the region are kaghik-stak-etomo and chaba hei, respectively. The Niisitapi called Beaver Hills Lake kaghikstakisway, which means “the place where the beaver cuts wood”. Historically, the Beaver Hills region was important for the ...
Jun 18, 2023 · The traditional name of Edmonton is Amiskwaciy Waskahikan, meaning Beaver Hills House. This place was the traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous communities, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Blackfoot and the Métis Peoples. During the time of the fur trade, Edmonton became a hub for the Hudson’s Bay company.
Email. indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca. Phone. 780-944-7602. Fax. 780-577-3525. The Indigenous Relations Office develops, promotes and supports Indigenous relations and participation in the City's workforce.
