Mysteries of Aboriginal history to be explored by society

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A society has been formed to right the wrongs in history books about Aboriginal culture and language.

The Multi-Indigenous Studies Program (MISPA) includes board members from Alberta and other parts of North America, says acting director Buff Parry, who adds that an advisory council is also being formed.

"We have signed the papers with the lawyers and right now we will be organizing a general meeting to select the executive."

The current board of directors are: Brian Wildcat, Nelbert Little Moustache, Dr. Anne Anderson, Ernestine Gibot and Buff Parry.

However, Parry hopes to include board members from across Canada, the United States and South America.

The society will create a network of indigenous peoples "bent on pursuing answers to remaining questions in archeology and cultural history. History books often have false answers and we want to rectify the story," he said.

"The team will investigate mysteries such as the three roots in the Cree language."

Other projects will include field research investigations, as well as basic projects such as Aboriginal language lessons.

The society will not be government-funded but will rely on funds from private archaeological societies and historical research organizations.

No date has been set for the first general meeting, however, Parry says the meeting will take place within the next three months.