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Nisga'a chiefs and families posing with goods from potlatch
Nisga'a chiefs and families posing with goods from potlatch
2009.7.1.045 · Item · [1903?]
Parte de Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Three men stand in centre, each wearing a chief's dress and head-dress. Family members stand and sit on either side. Carved boxes and masks are positioned in foreground. The group poses in front of drapery hung against tall wooden wall.

Community members have stated that the people in this photo are from the Gitwilluyaxw clan from the wolf tribal house of Ksdiyaawak. The photo was taken at Gitlax̱t’aamiks along the Nass River.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Tsimpshian Chiefs & family. Goods [for or fr.] Potlatch".
Conference of 'Sand Question Committee' at Kincolith, BC
Conference of 'Sand Question Committee' at Kincolith, BC
2009.7.1.116 · Item · 3 June 1923
Parte de Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a group of 18 men wearing suits and ties, standing on front steps of large building with pillars.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Conference of Sand Question Committee at Kincolith on Sunday, June 3rd 1923. Mr. [O'Heara?] present. [illegible initials]".