The Peoples section takes you one step closer to the cultures
that were present since time immemorial in what is now called
the Province of Alberta. The Elders are the knowledge keepers in
many Aboriginal communities throughout the land. They hold the
stories, histories and way of life for their communities of
today and tomorrow. From generation to generation these gifts
are passed down through a series of lessons.
The Aboriginal people within the Province of Alberta may be
classified along many categories. In this section, we provide a
brief classification that is along a language line. From the
Blackfoot, who are a part of the Algonquian language family in
Southern Alberta, to the Dene in Northern Alberta, who are a
part of the Athabascan language family, Alberta is treasure
chest of Aboriginal language groups.
In addition to language family classification we have
included a map illustrating treaty groups, Métis settlements and
Métis regions in the Province of Alberta, providing a current
geographical reference.
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