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
          Treaty 8
          2012.13.2.05.06 · File · 2003-2006
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions regarding Kent Sedgwick's research about Treaty 8.

          Treaty Advisory
          2019.9.2 · Series · 1995-2001
          Part of Dr. Robin Fisher fonds

          Series consists of treaty process advisory records, many of which came out of Dr. Robin Fisher's involvement in the Northern Interior Regional Advisory Committee. Dr. Fisher was often asked to act as a resource person, moderator, or advisor on First Nations treaty-related matters due to his knowledge of the history of First Nation-European relations.

          2019.9.2.01 · File · 1996
          Part of Dr. Robin Fisher fonds

          File consists of:

          • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. "Building a New Relationship with First Nations in British Columbia: Canada's Response to the Report of the B.C. Claims Task Force", 1991.
          • BC Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. "In Fairness to All: Moving Towards Treaty Settlements in British Columbia", 1991.
          • Ministry of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. "Aboriginal Self-Government Federal Policy Guide", 1995.
          • Proceedings documenting a presentation by Dr. Robin Fisher to the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs at the BC Legislative Assembly on Monday Oct. 28, 1996 in Smithers, BC
          • Map prepared for the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs showing the territory boundaries via a "Statement of Intent for the Lheit-lit'en Nation", 1996.
          • BC Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. "Glossary of Treaty-Related Terms", 1997.
          • First Nations Education Steering Committee, B.C. Teacher's Federation. "Understanding the B.C. Treaty Process: An Opportunity for Dialogue", 1997.
          • BC Treaty Commission Annual Report, 1995-1996
          • BC Treaty Commission Annual Report, 1997
          • Federal Treaty Negotiation Office. "The Treaty Negotiation Process", 1997.
          • A commemorative issue of "Hak'ak'a'a" newsletter (August 4, 1998) published by the Nisga'a Tribal Council
          • Issues of the Canadian Federal Treaty Negotiation Office publication "Treaty News", including issues from April 1995, July 1996, December 1996, July 1997, December 1997, March 1998, June 1998, October 1999, June 1999, March 2000, June 2000, Winter 2001
          Two argillite bowls
          2009.7.1.222 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Pedestal bowl carved out of argillite into the shape of a bird next to a table top bowl featuring a seated human figure looking into its centre. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “49-4”

          Two argillite totem poles
          2009.7.1.205 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Profile perspective of two model totem poles carved from argillite, set against a white backdrop. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “43-2”

          Two carved clubs
          2009.7.1.233 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Figure on the left is a club-shaped cylindrical figure with bulbous human face at one end; abalone shell is inlaid in the face for eyes. Figure on the right is a club carved in the shape of a whale with inlaid eyes and engraved markings on its sides. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “51-1”

          Two frog dishes
          2009.7.1.232 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Figure on the left is a club-shaped cylindrical figure with bulbous human face at one end; abalone shell is inlaid in the face for eyes. Figure on the right is a club carved in the shape of a whale with inlaid eyes and engraved markings on its sides. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “51-1”

          Two staffs
          2009.7.1.208 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Two carved wooden staffs, both inlaid with abalone shell, leaning against a wall side by side, a white sheet serving as a backdrop. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “50-6”

          Two staffs – close-up
          2009.7.1.209 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Close up perspective of the top of the two carved wooden staffs, both inlaid with abalone shell, leaning against a wall side by side, a white sheet serving as a backdrop. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “52-1”

          2007.17.2.3 · Item · [ca. 1964]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified, young First Nations girls standing hand in hand on a rocky beach. Rail tracks extending from the water to the shore are visible in the lower right corner and in the background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kingcome Reserve”

          2009.7.1.163 · Item · [ca. 1910]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Shoreline perspective of an unidentified coastal village situated on B.C.’s north coast. European style houses run parallel to a rocky shore. Seven men and one child stand within this frame and totem poles and a mortuary pole are also visible along the shoreline.

          Unidentified object
          2009.7.1.211 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Unidentified carved and painted wooden object. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “46-5”

          2009.7.1.216 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Unidentified tool leaning against a sheeted backdrop. Carved wooden bark shredder, used to soften and break up fibres of cedar bark lying on sheet covered table. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “48-3”

          2008.3.1.102.2 · Item · [1995 or 1996]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated beside unidentified woman who stands reading excerpt from Moran's book. Table with miscellaneous items in foreground, window and chalkboard in background. (Standing woman also featured in item 2008.3.1.102.5).