By Cora J. Voyageur

A Century of Great Indigenous Albertans

As a child, author Cora Voyageur rarely saw Indigenous individuals represented in her history textbooks or in pop culture. Willie Nelson sang ""My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,"" but Cora wondered, where were the heroes who looked like her? She chose her book's title in response to help reflect her reality. In fact, you don't have to look very hard to find Indigenous Albertans excelling in every field, from the arts to business and everything in between. Cora wrote this book to ensure these heroes receive their proper due. Some of the individuals in this collection need no introduction, while others are less well known. From past and present and from all walks of life, these 100 Indigenous heroes share talent, passion, and legacies that made a lasting impact.