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Indigenous peoples in Alberta

There are more than 114,000 Métis people living in the province, of which 5,000 people live in 1 of the 8 remaining Métis settlements. These ...

First Nations in Alberta - Wikipedia

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 ...

First Nations in Alberta | The Canadian Encyclopedia

There are 46 First Nations in Alberta. First Nation is one of three groupings of Indigenous people in Canada, the other two being Métis and Inuit.

Indigenous Peoples and Communities in Alberta - Together4Health

Introduction. 3. Our People. 4. First Nations of Alberta. 6. Métis People. 7. Inuit People. 9. Indigenous Diversity. 10. Urban Indigenous Populations.

first nations and métis peoples in alberta - LearnAlberta.ca

Aboriginal Perspectives, Toronto, ON,. 2004, pp. 23–31. Page 3. FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS PEOPLES IN ALBERTA cont. Excerpt from Aboriginal Perspectives. Page 2 ...

History - Métis Nation of Alberta

The Métis are a robust, thriving community and one of three legally, politically, and culturally distinct Indigenous peoples of Canada, recognized by s. 35 (2) ...

Indigenous Peoples and - Communities in Alberta

Indian: Indian people are one of three cultural groups, along with Inuit and Métis, recognized as Indigenous people under section 35 of the Constitution Act.

A Brief Introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Alberta

By the most recent projections, Alberta is home to an estimated 324,000 Indigenous Peoples (the word 'Indigenous' encompasses First Nations, Métis and Inuit ...

History of First Nation Peoples in Alberta

The government thought the treaties would help to assimilate. Indigenous peoples into white, colonial society and culture. The First Nations viewed the treaties ...

Métis in Alberta - Wikipedia

Alberta's Métis people are descendants of mixed First Nations/Indigenous peoples and White/European families. The Métis are considered an aboriginal group ...

Facts About Aboriginal People in Alberta - Open Government program

▷ Alberta is home to 96,865 Metis people, the largest Metis population in Canada. Inuit. ▷ There are 1,985 Inuit people living in Alberta. ▷ Most Inuit people ...

Indigenous Peoples | Banff, AB - Official Website

The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples which includes Indians (more commonly referred to as First Nations), Inuit and Métis.

Indigenous peoples and communities

... people: Indians (commonly referred to as First Nations) ... Government of Canada programs and services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census - Alberta

Of the Indigenous population in Alberta, 51.2% (145,640) were First Nations people, 44.8% (127,475) were Métis, and 1.0% (2,950) were Inuit.

Meet the Métis: culture and crafts with the First Nation people of ...

Today, they number around 587,000. They have their own laws, official language (Michif), faith and music. They were always free agents who ...

Indigenous Culture | Canada's Alberta

Before Alberta was Alberta, it was home to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. Engaging with these cultures is an unforgettable way to experience this ...

Indigenous human rights

Indigenous people include First Nations, Métis and Inuit. In Alberta, Indigenous people face disproportionate rates of hate, racism, and discrimination in ...

First Peoples Map of Alberta - Alberta School Councils' Association

We acknowledge that we are on traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Alberta and express gratitude and respect for the land we ...

Métis Settlements and Farms | Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

The eight Alberta Métis Settlements are the only government-recognized Métis land base in Canada. Comprising 512121 hectares, the settlements are located in ...

Home - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit

This guide will help you find information on Indigenous topics. Colonization and marginalization of Indigenous peoples means that information about them is ...