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My heroes have always been Indians : a century of great Indigenous Albertans
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25267
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2018
- Author
- Voyageur, Cora J.
- Publisher
- Edmonton, Alberta : Brush Education Inc.
- Call Number
- 07.2 V85m
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- Author
- Voyageur, Cora J.
- Responsibility
- Cora J. Voyageur
- Publisher
- Edmonton, Alberta : Brush Education Inc.
- Published Date
- 2018
- Physical Description
- 226 pages
- Subjects
- Anthropology
- First Nations
- History
- Biography
- Alberta
- Abstract
- In a series of inspirational profiles, Cora Voyageur celebrates the achievements of 100 remarkable Indigenous Albertans in the fields of art, literature, business, politics, sports, education, human rights and more. From world-renowned architect Douglas Cardinal, whose iconic designs are seen from Edmonton to Washington, DC, to Nellie Carlson, a tireless activist whose work has advanced the rights of Indigenous women, the contributions of Indigenous Peoples have greatly enriched the social, cultural and economic fabric of Alberta. An introduction provides a brief history of Indigenous Peoples in Alberta, including an explanation of the Numbered Treaties. (from publisher's website)
- ISBN
- 9781550597547
- Accession Number
- P2020.08
- Call Number
- 07.2 V85m
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Publisher's website
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An orogenous life: memoir and reader
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19846
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2017
- Author
- Gadd, Ben
- Publisher
- Canmore, AB, Canada : Corax Press
- Call Number
- 02.6 G11a
1 website
- Author
- Gadd, Ben
- Responsibility
- Ben Gadd
- Publisher
- Canmore, AB, Canada : Corax Press
- Published Date
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 655 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to the experiences of Ben Gadd, an experienced Rocky Mountain naturalist, guide and author. His book combines his personal experiences with the stories and essays of 36 others in order to create a touching, yet compelling story. The book includes a comprehensive selection of photographs, many of which are personal to the author and his family. Being that the author was and continues to be greatly involved with the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the book makes mention of multiple locations in and around the area of Banff such as, Mt. Assiniboine, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Bankhead, Brewster transportation and tours, and Johnston Canyon. The book follows the style of a biography and contains many personal stories and photos from the author and associated family.
- Contents
- Introduction
- Benny
- Ben
- Cia and Ben
- Willy, Cia and Ben
- Toby and Willy, Cia and Ben
- Index
- Other books by Ben Gadd
- Notes
- Some of the specific references to areas in, and area the Canadian Rocky Mountains are as follows, Mt. Assiniboine (297), Mt. Robson (373), Banff Mountain Film Festival (12, 395, 608), Bankhead (332) and Brewster transportation and tours (463, 469).
- ISBN
- 9780969263142
- Accession Number
- 2019.47
- Call Number
- 02.6 G11a
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- URL pertains to an online website dedicated to Ben Gadd and his continued achievements
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A house in the sky : a memoir
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19911
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2014
- Author
- Lindhout, Amanda and Sara Corbett
- Publisher
- New York : Scribner
- Edition
- First Scribner paperback edition
- Call Number
- 05 L64a
1 website
- Responsibility
- Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett
- Edition
- First Scribner paperback edition
- Publisher
- New York : Scribner
- Published Date
- 2014
- Physical Description
- 373 pages, 7 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the chilling account of Amanda Lindhout’s abduction in Somalia. Lindhout was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and began travelling the world at the age of nineteen. After only four days in Somalia, Linhout was abducted and would be held hostage for the next 460 days. She shares her gripping story, inviting the reader to take a glimpse into the torturous conditions she was held within. Compelling yet chilling, Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett share an intensely personal account of heart break, pain and hope.
- ISBN
- 9781451645606
- Accession Number
- 2019.66
- Call Number
- 05 L64a
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to Amanda Lindhout's official website page. Interested viewers are able to find out more infromation on the author and her humanitarian efforts.
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