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First Nations man speaks from behind microphone in log building, second unidentified man stands looking on in background.

Handwritten notation on UNBC letterhead accompanying photograph reads: “we brought Television access from Yukon to Atlin, Crowder Communications”.

Buildings and power lines cross midground, mountains stand in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kispiox with Hugh Faulkner”.

Forest in background.

Forest in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: “Anthony Island, Ninstints, on Q.C.I., Sept/77”.

Forest in background, wooden logs lie in foreground.

Forest in background, wooden logs lie in foreground.

Forest in background, wooden logs lie in foreground.

Forest in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Ninstints, Haida Gwaii (Q.C.I.)”

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Chief Skidegate (Dempsey Collinson), Feast 1978, Q.C.I.”

Crowd stands in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Fall 1978, Kispiox, 2 Poles by Walter Harris”.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kispiox”.

Forest in background.

Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “The ‘Beloved North,’ Skeena Riding (always)”.

Unidentified building stands in midground, water and hill on opposite shore visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Mr. V, Mrs. Solomon Doolan, Kincolith”.

The group stands against wall, banquet tables in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Minister DINA Hugh Faulkner + Kitamaat Band Council for Land Claim presentation”.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “North Coast District Council”.

Two unidentified men and an unidentified woman look on. Bottles of champagne and baking can be seen in foreground, and carved masks hang on wall in background.

Carved masks and bench can be seen against wall in background.

An unidentified woman and man look on. Bottles of champagne and baking can be seen in foreground, and carved masks hang on wall in background.

Champagne bottles sit on table in right foreground. Carved masks and eagle doll can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978. Unidentified man walks in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 78, Kitamaat, Heber Mrs. Maitland”.

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kispiox Walter Harris + UBCIC Pres. George Manuel”.

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “K’san”.

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978. Building and unidentified RCMP officer visible in background.

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978. Unidentified individuals can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kitimaat”.

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads:“Ken Harris, Chief Hakboqwatoo”.

Power poles and buildings visible in background.

Buildings and forest in background.

Buildings and power lines in background.

Neighbourhood, forest, and hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “wearing Rod Robinson’s leather coat at the raising of Eli Gosnell’s great pole at Aiyansh, Nov./78”

Power lines, vehicles, and forest visible in background.

Framed button blanket, framed photographs of Northern B.C., a potted plant, and a red couch visible in background.

Handwritten notation attached to photo backing reads: “Spt. Minister Office”.

Large carved wooden doors(?) in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “with Nisga’a Chiefs”.

Photograph speculated to have been taken in Nass Valley, B.C.

Photograph taken at potlatch held in honour of the late Mary George, Louise Ellen George, Dale Francis George, Paul Dwayne George and Gregory James LaFitte.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Gloria George + Brother Leonard George at Telkwa”.

Photograph taken in a hall with large glass windows at the University of British Columbia. Six indoor totem poles visible in background.

Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “June 1982, First National Networking Conference, Compliments of Katherine Roth, Windsor, Ontario”.

Handwritten annotations on verso read: “In the great hall of the B.C. Museum of Anthropology, in front of Ninstints Totem wearing cape of Sahn-nag-x-wha (One who sits high) gift of Chief Skidegate ‘Dempsey’ Collinson - Q.C.I. made by his wife Irene for ‘naming feast’ Autumn - 1977. June 5, 1982, Address to the First National Womans Network. Age - almost 50.” And “Alive Again 82”.

The group stands in front of an ornate stone wall and two Canadian flags.

Handwritten annotation on photograph enclosure reads: “8/6/99. Dear Lady, When I saw this photograph I knew there was a certain person who would truly appreciate and ‘feel’ its significance. Not many steps left to take now . . . . your unwavering support is never more appreciated. best personal regards, Peter”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Nisga’a”.