Before you go further, here’s what you need to know. Not everything, as that’s what the rest of this site is for, but enough to read with understanding. Let’s be upfront about what this place is: this site is for people who love to read, and love to learn. The stories here aren’t quick scrolls or thirty-second takes. They’re meant to be sat with, thought about, and carried with you after you close the page.

There are 634 First Nations in Canada. Not one people, not one culture, but 634 distinct Nations, each with its own community, leadership, history, and homeland. Between them, they speak more than 65 distinct languages across 10 to 12 language families. To put that in perspective: French, Russian, Hindi, and English all belong to a single language family. The diversity of First Nations country runs deeper than most people have ever been taught.

First Nations country has no borders. When we say “First Nations country,” we mean everywhere, coast to coast to coast. Provincial lines were drawn over our territories, not around them. So while this site is written from one place, the stories come from everywhere our people are.

That one place is Treaty 6 territory. Treaty 6 was signed in 1876 between the Crown and the Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, and Dene peoples, covering the heart of what is now central Alberta and Saskatchewan. This year, 2026, marks 150 years since that signing. A treaty is not ancient history, as it’s a living agreement between Nations and the Crown, with promises that still bind, including some still waiting to be kept. You’ll see Treaty 6 come up often here. Now you know why.

A few words you’ll see. First Nations refers to the original peoples of this land who are neither Métis nor Inuit. Indigenous is the wider word covering all three and is a global term. A Nation is a people; a reserve is land set aside under the Indian Act, and a Nation is always more than its reserve. When you see these words here, they’re used with intention. More to follow on this.

One last thing. You don’t need to be First Nations to read this site. You just need to be willing to learn. If something surprises you, sit with it. If something challenges you, even better.