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Celebrate Alberta Culture Days this September
Sep 05, 2024 During the month of September, Albertans are encouraged to take part in events across the province to learn more about the cultures that shape Alberta’s unique identity. Artists, cultural groups, writers, dancers, filmmakers and musicians will be displaying their works of art and culture all month long, reflecting Alberta’s rich cultural fabric. […]
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Beyond Local: Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation restores historic Mînî Thnî name to former Morley townsite – St. Albert Gazette
Aug 30, 2024 “I know it’s been over 150 years that we’ve utilized Morley in our community, but it’s now time to move on and bring back that reconciliation aspect to our Nation.” ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – It was and always will be Mînî Thnî. Despite European settlers assigning the name Morleyville – which was eventually […]
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Stoney Nakoda First Nations reclaim heritage through name change – Global News
August 29, 2024 The Stoney Nakoda First Nations have officially renamed the community of Morley to Mini Thni, meaning cold water. The change is a significant milestone in the nations’ journey to reconciliation, representing a reclamation of identify and history. “We have our own community names,” says Chief Clifford Poucette with the Goodstoney First Nation. […]
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Morley First Nation to officially change name – CJWE
Aug 28, 2024 August 29 will be a history making moment for the people of the Stoney Nakoda Nations. That is when community leaders officially rename “Morley” to “Mini Thni” The name “Morley” was given to the community by Methodist missionary John McDougall as he named the area after his friend Morley Punshon from the […]
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LETTER: Wildlife, using Indigenous names should be considered in Jasper National Park – Jasper Fitzhugh
Aug 22, 2024 LETTER: The name of Maligne Lake should revert to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation’s name of Chaba Imne or Beaver Lake. It is befitting that the media has focused on assisting evacuees and rebuilding the town. While the future of the town as a tourist destination is uncertain this year, once entrance to […]
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