OUR MISSION
The McDougall Stoney Mission Society is a historical society that engages people in learning and understanding the shared history of the early settlers and the Îyârhe Stoney people. The Society cares for and interprets the historical Morleyville Settlement site, landmarks, and historic buildings thereon, while creating connections between people, communities, cultures, and the land for future generations.
"From a very high foothill we gazed on this prospect with admiration and wonder. Within 3 miles stood the grand old mountain, the wild goat and sheep sporting on its highest summit. At the foot of the hill, and in perfect ignorance of our presence, a band of buffalo were feeding on the richest pasture. To the right of us, and on the North bank of the river, is the location which we have selected for our new mission."
From a letter by Rev. George McDougall dated May 28, 1873
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The McDougall Stoney Mission Society acknowledges that the Historical Site sits on ancestral and traditional lands of many North American Indigenous Peoples. ​
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We acknowledge the many First Nations, Metis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations.
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We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today and those who have gone before us.​
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We further acknowledge and celebrate the vital connections we have to the Îyârhe Stoney people; their contributions and continued support and friendship are integral to our success in engaging our visitors by sharing the rich heritage of this land.