Prairie First Nations
24,313 words by 10 writers in The Pas, Kelsey (Carrot Valley) & elsewhere
Top Recent Stories
indigenous, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
The Great Plains Buffalo
by Shelley WerstrohThe pas — We can see the Buffalo of the Great Plains stretching for miles in this picture. We are so busy in our everyday lives that we sometimes fail to stop and enjoy the simpler things of nature. The Great Plains where these large buffalo herds once roamed was over 1.6 million square kilometers in size. The First Nations in this area were made up of the Cree, Saulteaux, Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Dene an...
Kelly Barr
Joanne Young
Barb Manko
Shelley Werstroh
Mark Houle
indigenous, animals, Brandon Story Class
What an unexpected surprise when you are out only traveling and not hunting. He had just made it across the highway.
by Joanne YoungThe pas — My husband is a hunter, I just go along for the ride and to spend quality time with him. On this occasion we were traveling to Flin Flon and of course we see a moose, well we slowed down and watched t...
prairie first nations, indigenous, metis
A gift from my father
by Kelly BarrThe pas — “The pulsing drum, often considered to represent the heartbeat of the world, accompanied prayers for the sick to be made well, the recitation of a warrior’s coups, and (of course) the dancing and song...
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations, indigenous
"The White Buffalo"
by Lisa SkulmoskiThe pas — To the Native North Americans the birth of a white buffalo calf is iconic and is meant to bring the Aboriginal nations together and purify the spirit, mind and body. The story of the white buffalo ha...
Other Stories
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Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations
My friend was a victim to racism between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous. It resulted in a near death attack.
by Nicki Mekkes in Edwin -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
I've always been aware of the line divided between our two main race occupants of Portage..
by Nicki Mekkes in Edwin -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Ever since I found out this was an old Indian residential school I've never looked at it the same..
by Nicki Mekkes in Edwin -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
This statue is just one of the few in this little city. Yet I had no idea it had such meaning to the First Nations.
by Nicki Mekkes in Edwin -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
As much as my community loves to hunt the local white tail deer as carried on from the Indigenous people we also share that special love for them.
by Nicki Mekkes in Edwin -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Stolen Sisters......
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class, indigenous
Our Children
by Mark Houle in Russell -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class, indigenous
Meeting of Minds July 2013
by Mark Houle in Russell -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class, indigenous
Legend of the Lakota Sioux
by Mark Houle in Russell -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations, indigenous
Wandering Spirit
by Mark Houle in Russell -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class, indigenous
The Journey
by Mark Houle in Russell -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
The Seven Teachings are part of the First Nations Peoples lives, living on the Prairies here in Canada
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Brandon, Manitoba Industrial School
by Ashleigh Skelton in Brandon -
indigenous, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
I have never been hunting, but my husband hunts and now so does my son. I don't know if I could shoot such a beautiful animal.
by Ashleigh Skelton in Hartney -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Suicide on reserves
by Kelly Barr in The Pas -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
Alcoholism on reserves
by Kelly Barr in The Pas -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Susan, Swampy Cree Woman.
by Ashleigh Skelton in Brandon -
indigenous, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Fort Desjarlais (1836-1858)Fort Desjarlais is remembered as the largest fort, most prominent and most successful of the Souris River trading posts in the fur trading days in Manitoba.
by Ashleigh Skelton in Brandon -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations
Loon’s on the Lake I grew up on.“How the Loon Lost Her Voice.”
by Barbara Shaw-Ings in The Pas -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Art from Baffin Island.
by Barbara Shaw-Ings in The Pas -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
John Norquay (1841-1889) First Metis Premier of Manitoba.
by Ashleigh Skelton in Brandon -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
A picture of The Plains Indian Buffalo Hunt, by my son, in grade 6.
by Ashleigh Skelton in Brandon -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Pike Lake Culture Daylocal artist: Solomon Colomb 2002
by Barbara Shaw-Ings in The Pas -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
A look back to The Oka Crisis, 13 years ago.Part of my Winter Count
by Barbara Shaw-Ings in The Pas -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
The ulu knife, traditionally the handle is made from caribou antler or walrus ivory. The blade was made of slate, until metal was introduced during the Fur Trade.
by Barbara Shaw-Ings in The Pas -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
White Feather
by Kelly Barr in The Pas -
indigenous, prairie first nations
Stories by the fire.....
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Parks
Stott Site and the Buffalo Jump.
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
indigenous, prairie first nations
Friendship Centers...
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations, indigenous
The mountains that call me home.....
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
"The legend of the White Horse"
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Camping
Turtle's Back in the Turtle Mountains of Manitoba.
by Barb Manko in Brandon -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
As the season changes and brings new colors, so does the wildlife that we have here in Manitoba Canada!
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Growing up on reserve
by Kelly Barr in Cross Lake -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
My Christmas present
by Kelly Barr in The Pas -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations
Weaving Stories and TraditionsStorytelling and weaving are treasured aspects of indigenous peoples. Much time is put into both the weaving of the basket and the weaving of a story.
by Barbara Shaw-Ings in The Pas -
Brandon Story Class, animals, indigenous
Wanted to go swimming, she made a few new friends and all they had to say was quack, quack, quack!
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
animals, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Pelicans having fun during the summer! My granddaughter thought they were the storks bringing another baby!
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
indigenous, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
"The Eagle Feather"
by Lisa Skulmoski in The Pas -
indigenous, animals, Brandon Story Class
What an unexpected surprise when you are out only traveling and not hunting. He had just made it across the highway.
by Joanne Young in The Pas
Recent Moments
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indigenous, Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations
In South Dakota, USA and came across a beautiful carving of the white buffalo. Loving the country here. Very Beautiful!
in Philip, United States -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations
My friend was a victim to racism between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous. It resulted in a near death attack.
in Edwin, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
I've always been aware of the line divided between our two main race occupants of Portage..
in Edwin, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Ever since I found out this was an old Indian residential school I've never looked at it the same..
in Edwin, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
This statue is just one of the few in this little city. Yet I had no idea it had such meaning to the First Nations.
in Edwin, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
As much as my community loves to hunt the local white tail deer as carried on from the Indigenous people we also share that special love for them.
in Edwin, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Stolen Sisters......
in Brandon, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
The Seven Teachings are part of the First Nations Peoples lives, living on the Prairies here in Canada
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations, indigenous
Wandering Spirit
in Russell, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class, indigenous
The Journey
in Russell, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class, indigenous
Legend of the Lakota Sioux
in Russell, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Brandon, Manitoba Industrial School
in Brandon, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Suicide on reserves
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
Alcoholism on reserves
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Susan, Swampy Cree Woman.
in Brandon, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Pike Lake Culture Daylocal artist: Solomon Colomb 2002
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Fort Desjarlais (1836-1858)Fort Desjarlais is remembered as the largest fort, most prominent and most successful of the Souris River trading posts in the fur trading days in Manitoba.
in Brandon, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
John Norquay (1841-1889) First Metis Premier of Manitoba.
in Brandon, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
A look back to The Oka Crisis, 13 years ago.Part of my Winter Count
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
The ulu knife, traditionally the handle is made from caribou antler or walrus ivory. The blade was made of slate, until metal was introduced during the Fur Trade.
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Art from Baffin Island.
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
White Feather
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Parks
Stott Site and the Buffalo Jump.
in Brandon, Canada -
indigenous, prairie first nations
Friendship Centers...
in Brandon, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
"The legend of the White Horse"
in Brandon, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
Growing up on reserve
in Cross Lake, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, prairie first nations
Weaving Stories and TraditionsStorytelling and weaving are treasured aspects of indigenous peoples. Much time is put into both the weaving of the basket and the weaving of a story.
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
My Christmas present
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
A picture of The Plains Indian Buffalo Hunt, by my son, in grade 6.
in Brandon, Canada -
animals, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Pelicans having fun during the summer! My granddaughter thought they were the storks bringing another baby!
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, Brandon Story Class
As the season changes and brings new colors, so does the wildlife that we have here in Manitoba Canada!
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, animals, indigenous
Wanted to go swimming, she made a few new friends and all they had to say was quack, quack, quack!
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, animals, Brandon Story Class
What an unexpected surprise when you are out only traveling and not hunting. He had just made it across the highway.
in The Pas, Canada -
history, prairie first nations, Brandon Story Class
Wanuskewin heritage park website
in The Pas, Canada -
metis, history, indigenous
My Métis sash
in The Pas, Canada -
prairie first nations, indigenous, metis
A gift from my father
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, prairie first nations, metis
The métis people in North America
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, prairie first nations, history
Learning about my ancestry
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, Brandon Story Class, Parenthood
Taking a moment to pose for a picture, she really gets so excited when the older girls, ladies invite her to dance with them.
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, animals, Brandon Story Class
Winter has arrived here in The Pas/OCN Canada, and when looking around you will see birds still trying to find food.
in The Pas, Canada