First Nations

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  • Individuals and communities of native ancestry
  • North American indigenous peoples, Metis and Inuit
  • Records pertaining to and created by First Nations individuals, families, bands, agencies
  • Government agencies and treaties
  • First Nations organizations and businesses
  • First Nations schools and education
  • Issues pertaining to First Nations peoples or history

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        First Nations

          1320 Archival description results for First Nations

          1320 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
          "Universities in Northern Canada"
          2001.8.2.2.100 · File · 1998
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper titled "Universities in Northern Canada" presented by Weller at the Western Regional Science Association conference, Monterey, California, 18-21 Feb. 1998. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 100 listed in Weller's CV.
          "Universities, Politics and Development in Northern Ontario and Northern Sweden: A Comparative Analysis"
          2001.8.2.2.036 · File · 1985
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "Universities, Politics and Development in Northern Ontario and Northern Sweden: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Weller and Robert G. Rosehart at the 1985 Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 36 listed in Weller's CV.
          "University Education on the Northern Frontier"
          2001.8.2.2.075 · File · 1991
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a typed copy of a speech by Weller titled "University Education on the Northern Frontier" as well as brochures and schedules from the "On the Frontier" conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 75 listed in Weller's CV.
          University of Victoria grant administration material
          2002.14.4.31 · File · 1992-2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of components of Ainley's Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grant, "Re-explorations: science and environment in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia"; correspondence relating to her position at the University of Victoria as an adjunct professor and the status of her grant; correspondence requesting and extension to the grant; and ethics approval forms submitted to the University of Victoria.
          "Unlocking the Medicine Chest" drafts
          2000.10.1 · Series · 1995-1997
          Part of David G. Fish fonds

          Series consists of different drafts of Chapter 7, "Unlocking the Medicine Chest: The Implications of Transferring Control of Health Services to First Nations," for the book, Prospering Together: The Economic Impact of Aboriginal Settlement in British Columbia, published by the Laurier Institute, as well as other related records. Includes publication "A Statistical Report on the Health of First Nations in British Columbia", Health Canada, 1995.
          Various conference presentation, report and other material
          2002.14.4.28 · File · 1994-2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of conference proceedings from Ainley's presentations, "'Gynopia' at Work: Gendered Careers in Canadian Science," "Gendered Careers: Canadian women in science, 1890-1970," "Re-explorations: science and environment in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia" and "Women and the Popularization of Science: 19th-century Women Science Writers in Canada"; an annual report for the University of Northern British Columbia; notes; and other material.
          Various speaking notes
          2002.14.4.02 · File · 1994-2002
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of speaking notes for a speech made by Ainley on December 6, 2000 at a memorial for the Ecole Polytechnique Massacre in Montreal, Quebec; Ainley's retirement speech speaking notes; and speaking notes for a presentation of Ainley's research for her Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded project, "Engendering Canadian Science: Biographies of Women Scientists."
          View of Cayoosh Creek
          View of Cayoosh Creek
          2020.08.90 · Item · [between 1909 and 1919]
          Part of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Region Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts the confluence of the Cayoosh Creek outflow into the Fraser River in Lillooet, BC. Seton River is visible in the foreground. This area is Cayoose Creek Band (Sekw'el'wás First Nation) territory and includes land currently encompassed within Cayoosh Creek Indian Reserve 1. The Pacific Great Eastern Railway bridge over the Fraser River is also visible in the background.
          View of St'a7mes village from Squamish wharf
          View of St'a7mes village from Squamish wharf
          2020.08.06 · Item · [between 1914 and 1923]
          Part of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Region Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a view of St'a7mes village looking north, taken from the original Government Wharf in Squamish (Newport). This wharf was built in 1902 and was temporarily replaced by other docks to the west built by the PGE Railway in 1913-14. This photograph was taken after 1914, since the houses in the photo were built by the PGE Railway Company as part of the 1914 reserves sale deal.

          Further details that date this photograph between late 1914 and 1920:

          • the Merrill & Ring logging operation beach camp is not depicted (opened in 1926)
          • the dock from which the photo is taken fell into disrepair after 1914 and was not rebuilt until 1929.
          View of street in Metlakatla, BC
          View of street in Metlakatla, BC
          2009.7.1.054 · Item · June 1911
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts a row of houses and fenced yards on right, separated from more buildings on left by grassy area.

          Printed on image: "Metlakahtla Nr. Prince Rupert. Allen Photo June '11"; handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakatla B.C. North West Coast of America / Collison".
          View of the Agora, UNBC
          View of the Agora, UNBC
          2008.3.3.3.3 · Item · 26 May 1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts the Agora center at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sign in foreground reads "Agora/Student Centre". Unidentified individuals can be seen in red blankets on upper walkway in background, above the Winter Garden. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "The first nations people, in button blankets, gather". Photo believed to have been taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
          View of Wrangell, Alaska
          View of Wrangell, Alaska
          2009.7.1.158 · Item · 1877
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts community buildings on shoreline, water in foreground.

          Handwritten annotation on image reads: "Wrangle, Alaska."; on verso: "Fort Wrangle, Alaska Territory. visited by W.H.Collison, C.M.S. 1877. Prior to the establishment of any mission, [...? illegible] 1875 - 1876. Presbyterian. Insert this illustration of Wrangle on Page 77 as marked."
          Violet Findlay
          2003.11.1.11 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Violet Findlay, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.
          Vivian Antoniw Collection
          2004.18 · Fonds · ca. 1950 - ca. 1970

          The Vivian Antoniw Collection consists of textual and photographic materials including Antoniw’s graduate thesis research work c.1960 on Northwest Coast totem poles, particularly near Hazelton, Kitimaat area. Materials include textual records, thesis, photographs, slides, artistic sketches by Antoniw and grey literature related to Northwest Coast art.

           Antoniw, Vivian
          Walk to Island Cache School
          2003.11.1.47 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Robert Parris, Elizabeth Cariselle, Rose Bortolon, Betty Williams, and Sherry Lewis recalling the walk to Island Cache school. This oral history was gathered in conjunction with Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Does not include a transcript or consent forms.
          Walt Taylor fonds
          Walt Taylor fonds
          2002.9 · Fonds · 1951-2001

          This fonds illustrates Walt Taylor’s activities as a social activist in the Okanagan region of B.C. in the 1970s, and his involvement with political-environmental activist movements in the Bulkley Valley-Telkwa-Smithers area c.1980s-1990s. The Taylor fonds includes records of the Skeena Round Table for a Sustainable Society, the Northwest Study Conference Society and the Waging Peace Society; as well as, background research compiled for Taylor’s publication "Waging Peace for a Living: An Action Plan for survival of life on earth", (Victoria: Trafford Publishing, 1999). The Taylor fonds also contains records of significance relating to proposed economic developments, such as open-pit mining, fishing and forestry policies and nuclear power; and documents pertaining to political-environmental actions conducted by Northern BC stakeholders such as First Nations (Gitskan and Wet'su'wet'en) and NGO’s such as the Telkwa Educational Action Committee of Householders. Types of records comprising this fonds include correspondence to and from activist organizations; circulars to society members; background papers on social activist issues; background reports on BC First Nations environmental and land claims issues, background studies on environmental & economic impacts of industrial developments proposed for Northern BC, newspaper clippings, and various publications.

           Taylor, Walt
          W.E. Collison and others on inspection trip by boat to villages on Nass River, BC
          W.E. Collison and others on inspection trip by boat to villages on Nass River, BC
          2009.7.1.140 · Item · [ca. 1925?]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Group of six men sit and stand on small boat close to shore. Rev. W.E. Collison stands on far right (son of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison).

          Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dr. Macdonald Med officer (Kincolith) / Dr. [McQuarrie?] Med officer Victoria / Steven Clayton Native boat owner / Capt. Bary - Insp. of Indian Schools / W.E. Collison Indian agent. / Inspection trip to villages of upper Nass River".
          W.E. Collison travelling by boat on business trip up Nass River, BC
          W.E. Collison travelling by boat on business trip up Nass River, BC
          2009.7.1.137 · Item · [ca. 1910?]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Three men can be seen on deck of small boat. Rocky shore in foreground, forest and hills on opposite shore in background.

          Handwritten annotations on verso read: "Dad - en route up Nass River on official business. (hence the flag & business suit!)"; "Going up the Nass. Dad (Indian Agent) Cap Barry (Inspect. of Schools) travelling up the Nass River to Aiyansh".
          W.H. Collison correspondence
          2009.7.2.01 · File · 1873-1921
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          File predominantly consists of correspondence to Rev. W.H. Collison from the Church Missionary Society. However, some letters in this file are also from individual parishioners, fellow clergymen, Massett councillors, and the American Geographical Society.
          W.H. Collison manuscript
          2009.7.2.05 · File · [between 1880 and 1915]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          This unpublished manuscript, authored by W.H. Collison and handwritten by Joyce Collison, comprises 29 identifiable chapters. Content of this manuscript appears to be focused upon the retelling of First Nations stories. The donor identified that this manuscript was intended for publication but was never completed.
          W.H. Collison's speech booklet
          W.H. Collison's speech booklet
          2009.7.2.06 · File · [ca. 1906]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Small booklet containing handwritten notes of what appears to be a speech prepared by W.H. Collison on the topic of traditions and events he had been witness to along the northwest coast of British Columbia.
          Window Display - 'Stoney Creek Woman'
          Window Display - 'Stoney Creek Woman'
          2008.3.1.142.2 · Item · [after 1997]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts numerous copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' (by Bridget Moran) in glass case. Display also features article on Mary John's receipt of the Order of Canada (see items 2008.3.1.22.61 and 2008.3.1.22.64 for photographs displayed in this image).
          Window Display - 'Stoney Creek Woman'
          Window Display - 'Stoney Creek Woman'
          2008.3.1.142.1 · Item · [after 1997]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts numerous copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' (by Bridget Moran) in glass case. Display also features article on Mary John's receipt of the Order of Canada (see items 2008.3.1.22.61 and 2008.3.1.22.64 for photographs displayed in this image).