Jasper, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
A Lasting Legacy
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Aniskoonamakewin
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 6, 2022
1. A Lasting Legacy / Un legs durable / Aniskoonamakewin Marker
Emil Moberly
Elder of the Upper Athabasca Valley Elders Council
Long ago protecting nature by banishing human “intrusions” must have seemed like a simple solution. Now we recognize that the early inhabitants of the Athabasca Valley have much to teach us about living in harmony with the land. The ongoing challenge of Parks Canada is to protect the natural ecosystems of Jasper National Park, while also preserving its cultural heritage and historic places.
Emil Moberly
Aîné du Conseil des sages de la vallée de la haute l’Athabasca
Il y a longtemps, le fait d'interdire les « intrusions » humaines pour protéger la nature devait être perçu comme une solution simple. Aujourd'hui, nous reconnaissons que les premiers habitants de la vallée de l'Athabasca ont beaucoup à nous enseigner sur la manière de vivre en harmonie avec la nature. Parcs Canada a un défi constant à relever, celui de protéger les écosystèmes naturels du parc national Jasper tout en préservant le patrimoine culturel et les lieux qui
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Emil Moberly
Keetayatseeniw Upper Athabasca Valley Elders Council
Kayas etikwe ki itetakwa, tchi wayaweetsahoochik ayisiyiniwak, ekosisi pako chikih isi manachita aski. Maka, ekwa ki nistownenow, ekonik oota Athabasca Valley nistum ka ki weekichik, mistahi ka ki kiskinwahamkoonawuk tansi chesi meeyoo weechihama aski. Parks Canada ekwa eh kanawapumikoochik, chi pisiskehtakik ooma oota aski, Jasper National Park, mina chi manachitachik ita kayas ka ki weekih uschi ita ka ki myiskami.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 52° 52.668′ N, 118° 4.757′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Alberta. It is on Connaught Drive just north of Miette Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 Connaught Drive, Jasper AB T0E 0A8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Canadian Rockies.
Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives
2. Marker detail: Descendants visiting the Ewan and Madeline Moberly Homestead, 1972
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memories of Home / Souvenirs d'un lieu de résidence / Weekiwawoo isitapatamook (here, next to this marker); The First Homesteaders / Les premiers homesteaders / Nistum Oota Ka Ki Weekichik (here, next to this marker); Original Jasper National Park Information Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasper's Raven Totem Pole 1915-2009 / Mât totémique du Corbeau de Jasper de 1915 à 2009 (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Brothers Totem Pole 2011 / Mât totémique des Deux-Frères 2011 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasper Information Centre/Le centre d'information de Jasper (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First People / Les premiers habitants (about 180 meters away); Gateway to a Community and a Park (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all
Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives
3. Marker detail: Des descendants visitant le homestead d’Ewan et de Madeline Moberly, en 1972
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Indigenous People in the Athabasca Valley (JasperMuseum.org).
Excerpt: The Athabasca Valley has been home to Indigenous people for thousands of years. Many groups travelled through this area hunting and gathering and evidence of their presence has been discovered in many of Jasper’s valleys.(Submitted on September 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
When Europeans first arrived in the area, they relied on Indigenous knowledge to travel through the mountain passes and survive on the harsh landscape. When Jasper House was established, first near Brule Lake and later near Jasper Lake, many Indigenous groups came to trade and provide the post with supplies.
Even after fur traders had abandoned the valley, Métis families remained along both sides of the Athabasca River where they established homesteads. Early travelers were able to benefit from their knowledge of the area and often hired them as guides.
When Jasper Forest Park was established in 1907 these families were evicted from the valley and many established themselves in the Hinton and Grand Cache area.Despite losing their Athabasca Valley homes, many maintained ties to the area and continue to have a strong connection to the landscape.Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives4. Marker detail: Marker detail: Iteh ka ki pe ootootechik eh keeyookechik 1972Ita Ewan uschi Madeline Moberly ka ki weekichik.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2022
5. A Lasting Legacy / Un legs durable / Aniskoonamakewin Marker
Looking west across Connaught Drive. This marker is the east-facing panel on a triangular sidewalk interpretive kiosk.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
