Lost No More

For generations, the people of Frog Lake First Nation in Alberta have carried their history, language, and teachings through stories that have been spoken, sung, and shared around fires and in family homes.

Today, like many other Indigenous communities, that ancient and sacred knowledge is at risk of being lost forever. As many Elders age, Frog Lake’s history is disappearing with them. 

That’s why Frog Lake is taking action to ensure nothing more is lost. The Frog Lake Oral History Project, supported by the Frog Lake Library and Archives, Chief and Council, and local Knowledge Keepers, will record and preserve the wisdom and histories shared by Elders and cultural leaders. Through interviews, gatherings and community workshops, the project will safeguard traditional teachings, land-based knowledge, and lived experiences for future generations. Youth will be directly involved from start-to-end, learning digital recording, transcription, and archiving skills to ensure a transfer of knowledge while developing skills to support their futures. Materials will be securely housed within the Frog Lake Archives with community guidance on what may be shared publicly for education and cultural revitalization.

The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) is proud to support this local project that trains youth and establishes a sustainable, community-owned archive. By recording the Nation’s oral histories, collecting archival materials, and building a sustainable framework for data sovereignty, this project not only strengthens Frog Lake’s collective memory but advances reconciliation, education, and ensures that no more critical culture is lost. 

Diocese of St. Paul