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Indigenous Studies
A field of study focused on the histories, cultures, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples.
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Blackfoot Confederacy
A coalition of three Blackfoot tribes: Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), and Piikani (Peigan).
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Nîpawistamâsowin
A contemporary Blackfoot principle meaning 'We Will Stand Up,' representing resilience and advocacy among Indigenous peoples.
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Buffalo Culture
The Great Plains society and culture centered around the buffalo, which influenced hunting practices, religious ceremonies, and social organization.
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Tipi Rings
Circles of stones used to hold down the edges of lodges, representing an important archaeological feature of Plains Indigenous people.
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Medicine Wheels
Stone alignments used for spiritual and ritual purposes, with 66% of known sacred circles occurring in Alberta.
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Systematic Extermination
Government policy aimed at killing buffalo to starve and impoverish Indigenous peoples, linked to their sovereignty and independence.
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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.
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Community Collaborations
Joint efforts among community members and groups to achieve common goals, often related to Indigenous rights and governance.
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Manifest Destiny
The 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the United States throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
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