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”.
The pair stands in unidentified room, crowd in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Vince Gaspar--25 yrs., Kitimat”.
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.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads:“Ken Harris, Chief Hakboqwatoo”.
Tables and large tent visible in background.
Many are wearing matching blue sport jackets.
Handwritten notation originally affixed to verso reads: “The chap in the red jacket is Dr. Michael J. B. Whitaker, a team coach (I worked with him during my time as Administer of the Knox (Medical) Clinic.”
Photo is one of two images included with photocopy of a letter from J. Michael Roberts, 4529 Montford Cresc., Victoria, B.C., V8N 3W6, dated 22 January 2003, to Iona Campagnolo reading: “Your Honour: At the 26 September 2002 Queen’s Jubilee Medal Ceremony in Government House, I briefly mentioned that I had taken several photos of you some years ago when I lived in Kelowna. I am enclosing them herewith. They were taken in September 1978 at the soccer fields behind the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna when you, as Federal Minister of Sports and Fitness (if memory serves) opened a Junior Soccer Tournament in which my son Ian - now 36! - was a participant. It took a little searching to find the slides from which these photos were made, but I thought you might enjoy this glimpse of times past for your personal archives. Respectfully, J. Michael Roberts”. See also item 2009.6.1.337.
Handwritten notation originally affixed to verso reads: “the cap you are wearing is from the DMJ Kickers, the team for which my son played. You are performing the kick-off -- in heels!!”
Photo is one of two images included with photocopy of a letter from J. Michael Roberts, 4529 Montford Cresc., Victoria, B.C., V8N 3W6, dated 22 January 2003, to Iona Campagnolo reading: “Your Honour: At the 26 September 2002 Queen’s Jubilee Medal Ceremony in Government House, I briefly mentioned that I had taken several photos of you some years ago when I lived in Kelowna. I am enclosing them herewith. They were taken in September 1978 at the soccer fields behind the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna when you, as Federal Minister of Sports and Fitness (if memory serves) opened a Junior Soccer Tournament in which my son Ian - now 36! - was a participant. It took a little searching to find the slides from which these photos were made, but I thought you might enjoy this glimpse of times past for your personal archives. Respectfully, J. Michael Roberts”. See also item 2009.6.1.336.
Power poles and buildings visible 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”
Handwritten notation affixed to photograph reads: “The Famous Cuba 1977 Sport Minister Tour” (see also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224).
Photograph believed to have been taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.
Photograph believed to have been taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.
Photograph believed to have been taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo shaking hands with an unknown man on stage at a Glen Vowell potluck.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo receiving a button blanket from Dempsey Collinson at an event in Skidegate .
Photograph depicts Dempsey Collinson wearing a button blanket and head dress while holding a carved staff at an event in Skidegate.
Photograph depicts a group photo of women with Iona Campagnolo at the grand opening of the Grand Lodge for Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lakelse number 33 and Skeena Valley number 68.
Photograph depicts a group photo of women with Iona Campagnolo at the grand opening of the Grand Lodge for Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lakelse number 33 and Skeena Valley number 68.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with two women and three men, standing by a decorative cake at the grand opening of the Grand Lodge for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lakelse number 33 and Skeena Valley number 68.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a beached raft reading documents at Kitimat Delta King Days Raft event. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting at a table with an unidentified couple, possibly at a wedding reception.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting in a convertible and waving at the crowd at the Prince Rupert Sea Festival in front of "The Bay." An unidentified family stands in the foreground, watching the parade. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting in a convertible and waving at the crowd at the Prince Rupert Sea Festival. Several unidentified families watch from the side of the road. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a convertible and waving at the crowd at the Prince Rupert Sea Festival in an intersection. A crowd watches the parade from the sides of the street. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a convertible and talking to mayor Peter Lester at the Prince Rupert Sea Festival parade. Order of the Elks flagbearer stands behind.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a convertible in the Prince Rupert Sea Festival parade with the Order of the Elks marching behind. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a convertible and interacting with the crowd in the Prince Rupert Sea Festival parade. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo waving from a convertible with crowd standing behind at the Prince Rupert Sea Festival parade.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo speaking with Earl Mah and an unknown man in Chinese dress in a crowd in front of the Prince Rupert courthouse after the Prince Rupert Sea Festival parade.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with an unknown man wearing a button blanket and speaking with Gitxsan chief Ken Harris at the Prince Rupert Sea Festival. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo speaking at a podium for the Cassiar High School graduation while the school principal sits nearby. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo cutting the ribbon at the ceremony for the grand opeining of the Cassiar threatre while two unknown men sit nearby. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo on stage receiving flowers from a boy at the grand opening of the Cassiar threatre. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo holding a plaque and standing beside Brian Pewsey, General Manager of the Cassiar operation, at the grand opening of the Cassiar theatre.
Photograph depicts Iona Capagnolo walking in the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary Parade. Unidentified spectators stand near the side of the road.
Photograph depicts Iona Capagnolo stopping to wave during the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary Parade. Many unidentified spectators sit and stand on the side of the road.
Photograph depicts Iona Capagnolo walking in the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary Parade. She is waving at the crowds. Many unidentified spectators sit and stand on the side of the road.
Photograph depicts an unidentified man, woman and child sitting on a float decorated with trees and wearing furs. A dog sits beside them. Taken during the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary Parade.
Photograph depicts a top-down view of the large crowd at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary Parade.
Photograph depicts the large crowd at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary Parade. Few faces are visible.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on stage with unidentified Elks, Mayor George Thom, Miss Kitimat and others during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration. A large crowd is in the foreground.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing on stage and speaking during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration. Unidentified Elks, Mayor George Thom, Miss Kitimat and others sit on the stage behind her. A large crowd is in the foreground.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing on stage and speaking during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration. Several unidentified Elks, a mountie, and beauty contestants sit on the stage behind her. A large crowd stands and watches.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo posing with two men and two children in crowd during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration in Kitimat.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo posing with two women and a man wearing a "Bianchi Campagnolo" bycicle shirt and hat during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration in Kitimat.