This book, a collection of stories and photos from Métis Elders in Fort McKay, predominantly contains personal histories. The Elders, however, frequently refer to the Métis way of life in the area during their childhoods and in so doing, provide anecdotal evidence of traditional land use at that time. The dramatic changes to the Athabasca basin over the past century—the introduction of schools, roads, and the development of the oil sands—are also referentially documented.