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Indigenous Studies

A field of study focused on the histories, cultures, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples.

Blackfoot Confederacy

A coalition of three Blackfoot tribes: Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), and Piikani (Peigan).

Nîpawistamâsowin

A contemporary Blackfoot principle meaning 'We Will Stand Up,' representing resilience and advocacy among Indigenous peoples.

Buffalo Culture

The Great Plains society and culture centered around the buffalo, which influenced hunting practices, religious ceremonies, and social organization.

Tipi Rings

Circles of stones used to hold down the edges of lodges, representing an important archaeological feature of Plains Indigenous people.

Medicine Wheels

Stone alignments used for spiritual and ritual purposes, with 66% of known sacred circles occurring in Alberta.

Systematic Extermination

Government policy aimed at killing buffalo to starve and impoverish Indigenous peoples, linked to their sovereignty and independence.

Rupert's Land

Territory in North America granted to the Hudson's Bay Company by King Charles II in 1670, with disregard for Indigenous rights.

Community Collaborations

Joint efforts among community members and groups to achieve common goals, often related to Indigenous rights and governance.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the United States throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.