Photograph depicts woman at podium, individuals in regalia seated behind her against background wall. Audience sits in foreground in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Young Dr ___ as she introduces you. In front of me are 2 of my senior admin team - John Stevens & Jim [Emrich?] & their wives." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with unidentified woman, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Up the Stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran sitting in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Deck railing in midground, trees in background. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran sitting in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Sons Mike (in apron) and Pat stand behind her, daughter Roseanne sits on left, unidentified man stands on far left. Deck railing in midground, trees in background. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran standing in front of stone steps in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia, in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran standing in full university regalia between Judy and Don Kennedy in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
File consists of:
- 1 colour photograph of an elderly couple [Grace Boice, aka "Tommy" and Rex Boice] sitting hand in hand and side by side in lawn chairs on a patio. (April 1993)
- Newspaper clipping: "Together Again" (Haliburton County Echo, June 13, 1995)
- Victoria College Song " On the Old Ontario Strand"
- Program for Victoria College, 45th Reunion for the class of '50 (June 3, 1995)
- Events program for University of Toronto 1995 Spring Reunion*Song book for Victoria College, Class Reunion
- Letters from Grace Boice to Mickey [aka Bridget]
- Letter and 2 black and white photographs from Betty Pincombe, aka "Chick" to Mickey [aka Bridget] (Nov. 8, 1994); photos include: Three women in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform standing on a beach (L-R: Bridget, Betty and Grace), ca. 1945; Three women in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform sitting on a sandy beach (L-R: Betty, Bridget and Grace), ca. 1945.
Woman stands in front of sign that reads "ALASKA / STEWART 237 km / HYDER AK. 240 km / BEAR GLAC. 201 km". Second sign in background indicates restaurant, convenience store, and service centre. Car, road, and highway can be seen in midground; mountains in background. (This woman is also featured in item 2008.3.1.22.13).
Profile of Moran, wake visible in water behind her. Opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts unknown lake. Moran slightly visible in far left. Village can be seen on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated to right of woman on bench in foreground. Waterfall area at Moricetown Canyon can be seen below, behind booth labeled "MONITER BOOTH". Highway and houses visible on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts two unidentified woman standing in front of tall plant in mall. Photo believed to have been taken in Newton, B.C.
Photograph depicts landscape scene. Tree, bridge, and sign featuring cross country skier in foreground. Fence, hills, and forest in background.
Photograph depicts wide river with forest shores on either side. Power lines in foreground, mountain in background.
Photograph depicts Moran walking away from round entrance to long house, unidentified individual visible inside.
Photograph depicts Moran standing behind three seated women in unknown room. Plants and bookshelves in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird and killer whale designs. Television against wall in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird and killer whale designs. Television, armchair, and window visible in background.
Photograph depicts close view of Moran wearing black shirt and colourful scarf, forest visible in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background.
Photograph depicts Millard seated on forest floor, with husky in foreground.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and standing at podium while reading at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Group sits in foreground and background. Flags and speakers can be seen against far wall.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and holding an unidentified item in the Canfor lecture theater at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Group sits against wall in foreground and in theater seats in background. Flags and speakers can be seen against far wall. Cameras and photographers also visible in image.
Photograph depicts group of men and women eating on deck attached to unknown house. Photo believed to have been taken during event held to celebrate Bridget Moran receiving an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran and others in regalia in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks to podium, flags and camera equipment are also visible in auditorium. Audience sits in foreground. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "You are being summoned! You are very nervous here."
Photograph depicts Moran and others in regalia in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran stands in front at podium, flags against wall in background. Audience sits in foreground. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "You are giving the convocation address. Nicely done! It's wonderful to know you and your family. I'm proud of you." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts men, women, and infant sitting in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Your family. now behind R [Roseanne Moran] + me. look on with pride & interest." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, arms linked with Ramsey in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Your friend." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, standing to right of family members in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sons Mike (wearing black) and Pat stand on left, and Paul Ramsey stands in center. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Maureen Faulkner seated to left of woman at table set with food and beverages on deck in backyard. Barbeque, trees and building visible in background. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran standing between cameraman and son Pat (who holds infant) on deck in backyard. Trees, fence, and neighbouring yard in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "T.V. Camera & crew documents you, your life & family." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran embracing son Mike on deck in backyard. Trees, fence, and neighbouring yard in background. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran's daughter Roseanne sitting in patio chair on deck in backyard. Deck railing in midground, trees in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Roseanne - elegant." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Bridget wearing regalia while embracing Roseanne. Stone steps in background. The pair stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts large group posed on ceremonial steps in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Most individuals in group wear regalia. Bridget Moran stands in the second row, sixth from right (wearing sunglasses). Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
File consists of a handwritten transcript of interview (?) (Oct.17, 1996); a notebook entitled: "To Bridget, From Mayo, Montreal, summer of '88" containing handwritten notes on manuscript; handwritten notes in question/answer format re: manuscript "Mary and Me" (1991, Quesnel); and a handwritten draft and notes re: "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran.
Photograph depicts unidentified woman holding copy of Moran's book, standing behind the author. Table in foreground, window and chairs in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated to left of unidentified woman at table with glasses and pitcher of water. Window and chalkboard in background. (Woman also featured in item 2008.3.1.102.2).
File consists of a videocassette (VHS) recording of the Nov. 30, 1996 University of Victoria Convocation.
Videocassette Summary
Context: Video-recording of the University of Victoria Convocation for November 1996
Highlights include:
01:’00” Chancellor Bob Rogers leads the signing of ‘O Canada’ with audience
- Follows with a prayer of incantation
- Welcome by President
- Chancellor addresses the audience
7’00” Chancellor Rogers notes that two British Columbians are to receive honorary degrees today being Richard Margison and Bridget Moran
22’36” Dr. Mary Wynne Ashford reads the citation for Bridget Moran
- Ashford notes in her of Bridget’s initial hope to continue with her education in graduate studies in history and how Veterans Affairs was not forthcoming with funds
- Ashford notes the problems Bridget confronted when she walked on the reserve of Stoney Creek and of her ‘enormous effect on native people’ Ashford notes how Moran publicly criticized the BC government and was suspended due to her outspoken views on the poor state of welfare in BC in the 1950s
- Ashford notes Bridget went on to perform social work in hospital, school, college and university
- Ashford notes Moran went on to write Stoney Creek Woman about Mary John’s life; she notes how Bridget has received awards for her accurate description of native life; that Bridget has received both academic awards including the Governor General’s Medal and has also received the Lieutenant Governor’s medal in 1989 for the writing of Stoney Creek Woman. She ends with Thomas Schweitzer’s famous quote that ‘my life is my argument’ and refers to Bridget’s as a ‘purposeful life’ where ‘injustice matters, suffering matters, racism matters’
- Bridget receives her degree; she signs the register and addresses the graduates
28’35” Highlights of Bridget Moran’s speech:
- Bridget notes that the University of Victoria holds a ‘special part’ in her heart
- She refers to how the ‘welfare system had been her extended family for many years’ and how it was painful after her suspension from her position as a social worker
- Bridget notes that it was Marg Martin at the University of Social Work Department who reached out after that time and asked her to be a summer school instructor in Prince George for the Social Work students’ practicum. This led her to finding work in the School District in PG as a social worker and it was this ‘professional acceptance’ from the School of Social Work at the University of Victoria that she has not forgotten.
- Bridget then addresses directly the graduates and referring to herself as an elder she ‘coaxes’ the graduates ‘not to sink in complacency’ – she notes that the progress of history has seen ‘great achievements’ that can be made ‘by a hearty band of rebels’ she then refers to her book ‘A Little Rebellion’ and reminds the graduates that ‘there is a wonderful life after rebellion’
- Bridget’s speech finishes at 31’35”
The recording continues with the remainder of the University of Victoria Convocation...
1 hours and 30’minutes - The awarding of degrees is completed
1 hour and 31’ minutes – President provides a speech on the retirement of Chancellor Bob Rogers in that position
1 hour and 35 minutes – formal part of the ceremony is completed
1 hour and 36 minutes – God Save the Queen is sung 1 hour and 37:10” minutes – Recording is finished
Photograph depicts many individuals wearing regalia, sitting in positions on convocation stage in Victoria, B.C. Bridget Moran stands in center stage.
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran wearing regalia, and shaking hands with chancellor at the University of Victoria convocation ceremony in Victoria B.C.
Photograph depicts group of three in full regalia, sitting on stage at convocation ceremony in Victoria, B.C. Left to right: Richard Margison, Moran, unknown.
Photograph depicts group of three standing in full regalia. Curtain hangs in background. Left to right: Chancellor, Moran, Strong.
Photograph depicts Moran standing to right of unknown woman. Curtain hangs in background.
Photograph depicts Moran and Judy Kennedy.
File consists of a letter from Bay Ryley, Assistant Editor College Division of Copp Clark Ltd. to Bridget Moran re: inclusion of Justa in one of their recent publications (March 14, 1996) and a letter from Bridget Moran to Bay Ryley re: order request for two more copies of Out of the Background at the author's discount price (April 9, 1996).
Photograph depicts Moran reading excerpt from her book while seated beside table in classroom. Unidentified man and woman can be seen sitting in chairs against wall in background.
File consists of:
- Letter from Kuya Minogue, Adult Education Center to Bridget Moran re: a paper (Nov. 3, 1996)
- Copy of paper "Community Development and Adult Education in First Nations Communities: A Discussion Paper" written by Kuya Minogue
- Booklet: "The New Moon: Writings of the Tsay Keh Dene Adult Education Students" (Volume 1, Issue Five) edited by Kuya Minogue
- Torn return address label for Kuya Minogue.
Photograph depicts many individuals wearing regalia, sitting in positions on convocation stage in Victoria, B.C. Bridget Moran sits between two men in front on right.
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran and unidentified woman at podium. Moran signs book with feather pen.