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Classroom Photograph
2008.3.1.102.1 · Item · [1995 or 1996]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts group of unidentified men and women seated in chairs in unknown classroom.

2003.11.2 · Series · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

Series consists of copies of City of Prince George records photocopied and organized by Island Cache Recovery Project researchers. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence between the city and Island Cache residents, legal real estate and building inspection documents for Island Cache properties, and reports regarding Island Cache (Cottonwood Island).

2009.5.3.29 · Item · [ca. 1912]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men standing in street at the Fort George Reserve. A church with steeple stands in midground, on left side of street. Forest in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Fort George Temple." See item 2009.5.3.28 for photograph depicting this reserve which belonged to the Lheidli T'enneh Band.

Chilkat Robe and Headress
2009.7.1.168 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Chief’s ceremonial Chilkat robe hung for portrait; associated headress is attached to wall above it. Woven headress features the inset face of a carved wooden bird.

Handwritten annotation in pen on verso: “Chief’s Dancing Robe surmounted by Dancing Headress for page 8.” Verso also has additional handwritten annotations which have been crossed out. Stamped photographers mark on recto: “Werner & Son; 39 Grafton St. Dublin.”

2009.7.1.056 · Item · [between 1874 and 1901]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Several unidentified individuals can be seen on front steps of church and a group of small children in white stand in line below steps. Other community buildings are visible in background, white fence crosses foreground. Photograph depicts the first church built in Metlakatla, which was burned in a fire in 1901, and replaced in 1903.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Church (of England) at Metlakahtla - British Columbia. Built by the people of the village - largest church then on the pacific coast."

2009.7.1.057 · Item · [between 1874 and 1901]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Several unidentified individuals can be seen on front steps of church and a group of small children in white stand in line below steps. Other community buildings are visible in background, white fence crosses foreground. Photograph depicts the first church built in Metlakatla, which was burned in a fire in 1901, and replaced in 1903.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Old church at Metlakatla Before fire. Built by Fr. Duncan & the village people".

Children at play
2009.7.1.164 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Seven young boys enjoying a game of tug-a-war alongside a wooden track. Track runs along a picket fence through a village. A small girl watches the fun from the sidelines and older woman carries a basket in the background. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Native children at play”.

2009.7.1.104 · Item · [ca. 1878 - ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts two men standing at base of totem pole in front of large elaborate lodge building with post reading "MINESQU". Smaller structure stands in background (elevated cache?).

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Chapter XXIV. No. 3. A chief's lodge and totem Nass River."

Chief’s headdress
2009.7.1.245 · Item · [ca. 1939]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Ermine-tail headdress with wooden frontlets carved with mythic animal and inlaid with abalone. Sea lion whiskers extending upwards from top of frontlet. 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: “45-6”

Chester Jeffery
2003.11.1.17 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Chester Jeffery, 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.

Cheslatta Band
2000.23.1.022 · File · 1989-1991
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of documents, a newspaper clippings, and summaries surrounding the surrender of the Cheslatta Reserve on April 21, 1952. Highlights include:

  • Chief Marvin Charlie, "The Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21", 1952 (document)
  • Mike Robertson (compiler), "Ootsa Lake Settlers: Sale of Land to Alcan, 1950-54", 1991 (draft document)
  • Cheslatta Band, "Cheslatta Redevelopment Project Executive Summary", [after 1990] (booklet)
2008.3.1.102.8 · Item · 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated to left of two students presenting small knitted craft. Desk and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Gifts from Charlene + Joanne Smith".

2000.10.1.3 · Item · 1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 later draft of chapter for Prospering Together, entitled "Chapter 7: Unlocking the Medicine Chest: the Implications of Transferring Control of Health Services to First Nations." Also includes 1 Laurier Institution brochure entitled "The Challenge of Diversity," and 1 cover letter. Cover letter, from Ann G. Roberts, Executive Assistant, Laurier Institution, asks Dr. David Fish to amend submitted chapter and then approve the final version for publication.

2000.10.1.2 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 edited and revised early draft of chapter for Prospering Together. Initial paper--which was subsequently heavily revised--was written by Lee G. Morrison and David Fish, and was entitled "Land Claims Settlement and the Devolution of Control of Health Services: The Health and Economic Report".

2009.6.1.553 · Item · [1992?]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Left to right: Charles Jago and unidentified woman, David Fish, Dennis Macknak, Deborah Poff, unidentified woman and child, Iona Campagnolo, Lee Morrison, Ellen Facey, two unidentified women. Teepees visible in background. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.

2009.6.1.556 · Item · [1992?]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Unidentified women stands in centre background with arm raised, and a young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "UNBC 1992".

Ceremonial Regalia
2009.7.1.169 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph features an arranged collection of Chief’s ceremonial regalia: Chikat robe and Amalayt (headdress), two carved wooden rattles and two leggings.

Handwritten annotation in pen on recto reads: “Qush ahlied (?) or Chilcat [sic] Robe worn by Chiefs when entertaining. Also 'Ahm Ahlied'(?) or Head Ornament Indian Coronet and leggings." Verso also has additional handwritten annotations which have been crossed out.

Central Interior Natives
2012.13.1.009 · Subseries · [between 1976 and 2003]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File contains slides that reproduce historical photographs of Indigenous peoples of Central Interior, as well as maps.

Cecil Nicholls
2003.11.1.32 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Cecil Nicholls, 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.