Every Adventure Tells a Story

Follow Cheyenne, a spirited young Métis girl, as she embarks on incredible journeys with Elders and Knowledge Keepers. From tracking in fresh snow to gathering sacred medicines, discover her world, then help us write the next chapter!

A triptych of illustrations depicting a young girl with pigtails, dressed in traditional pioneer clothing. In the first panel, she sits beside an elderly woman by a fireplace, both smiling. In the second panel, she is on a riverbank, fishing with three other children, all smiling and holding fishing rods. The third panel shows her picking berries from a bush, holding a basket filled with berries, smiling.
Learn More about Cheyenne

Introducing Cheyenne!

She wakes with the sun and follows the call of the land. Whether she's casting a line with her Moshum, learning to track in fresh snow, or listening to stories around the fire, every adventure teaches her about courage, kindness, and the sacred bond we share with the earth.

But Cheyenne is more than just a character, she's a bridge to the wisdom, laughter, and traditions that make us who we are. She represents the childhood some of us never had and the stories we didn't get to hear. Come along on her adventures.

Get to know Cheyenne
A young girl with blue eyes and brown hair in pigtails, wearing a yellow dress with green accents, running or skipping inside a cozy wooden room, with an open book on the floor and shelves of pottery and books in the background.

Bringing Cheyenne to Life

  • A person with long blonde hair crouching on a dirt path, holding a camera with a large lens and aiming it towards the left, with a forested background.

    First, We Listen

    We travel across Alberta, sitting with Elders, storytellers, trappers, and berry pickers. We walk the land with them, listening to their teachings and wisdom.

    Go to Behind the Scenes
  • Child wearing yellow gloves and black clothing picking up fallen pinecones on a forest floor with twigs and dried leaves.

    Next, We Create

    These real experiences become Cheyenne's adventures. We carefully weave each teaching into her world, preserving the wisdom while bringing it to life for new generations in her stories.

    Go to the Collected Stories that have inspired Cheyenne
  • Bookshelves filled with colorful books in a library or bookstore.

    Finally, We Honour & Preserve

    Every contributor is celebrated at the end of every book, and their stories find new life in libraries, schools, and popular culture. Cheyenne becomes the bridge, a character who brings these teachings to life and ensures they remain forever, carrying the voices of Knowledge Keepers into the future for generations to discover.

    Go to the Cheyenne Project Page

Meet the Storytellers

Elders • Knowledge Keepers • Language Champions • Musicians • Matriarchs • Land-Based Knowledge Keepers • Community Providers • Medicine Women

The Elders, knowledge Keepers and storytellers hold a special place in our world. They are the keepers of wisdom, culture, and tradition, guiding us through adventures with stories, teachings, and life lessons passed down through generations. Their voices help shape our understanding of who we are and where we came from. They invite us all to listen, learn, and carry their knowledge forward with respect and gratitude. Their stories are not just part of the past, they are the way of our future.

MEET OUR STORYTELLERS
Sunlight shining through trees in a forest with leaves on the forest floor.
An illustration of a young girl with dark hair in pigtails, smiling and planting flowers, accompanied by an elderly woman with long gray hair in a braid, holding a plant, in a field of wildflowers during daytime.

Share Your Story

Have a teaching to pass on? A memory that should be preserved? A story that helped shape who you are? We invite Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members to share their wisdom with us.

Your stories become part of Cheyenne's world, ensuring these precious teachings reach new generations. Every contribution is honoured, every voice matters, and every story helps build this living archive of Indigenous memory and hope.

What we're looking for:

  • Traditional land use stories

  • Cultural teachings and wisdom

  • Family memories and traditions

  • Seasonal knowledge and practices

  • Language preservation stories

Send Your story

  • Always be proud of who you are

    Julia Auger - Paddle Praire Metis Settlement, Alberta

  • That was my work, it was my life, and I loved everything about it.

    Herb Anderson

  • Write down your stories and knowledge; they are essential because if you don't, one day, those stories will be gone…

    Beatrice (Basnett) Rombs - Fairview, Alberta  

Why Cheyenne, Why Now

Our Mission

To preserve and celebrate Indigenous cultural heritage through storytelling, honoring the voices of Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

Our Vision

A world where the wisdom of Elders guides future generations, bridging the past and present through vibrant, authentic stories.

Why we exist

Cheyenne’s Storytelling Series is dedicated to capturing the stories, teachings, and traditions of our Elders and Knowledge Keepers, ensuring they are never forgotten.