This fonds illustrates the Honourable Iona Campagnolo’s careers as a broadcaster, a theatre producer, community leader, a politician, a feminist, a social activist, a speaker, a lecturer, a Chancellor, an advocate, a consultant and Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Types of records reflective of her various careers include: speeches, correspondence, itineraries, contracts, draft manuscripts, newspaper clippings, background material, photographs and ephemera. The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds has been divided into the following thirteen series:
1) Photographs
2) Theatre & Community Development
3) Political Career
4) Non-political Activities
5) McMaster International Health Centre
6) Women in Power Project
7) University of Northern British Columbia
8) Fraser Basin Council
9) Miscellaneous – First Nations Material
10) National Speakers Bureau
11) Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
12) Honours & Awards
13) Political Papers
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”.
Buildings and forest 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”.
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”.
Campagnolo stands beside unidentified man next to podium. Group sits in rows in background under banner reading "TAI CHI CHUAN ASS'N 14TH ANNIVERSARY".
Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the Secretary of State of Canada and Canadian cultural issues. Records include speeches by the Secretary of State, press releases, brochures, reports, newspaper clippings, memoranda, grant requests, itineraries, and reference material. Includes correspondence regarding federal grants; Canadian flag distribution; participation in Canada Week; the status of women in the Public Service; public access to government information; the national anthem; the Open House Canada exchange program; human rights; financial cutbacks to the arts; the Canadian Constitutional Amendment Bill; the Canada Referendum Act; the Quebec separatist movement; Canada’s official languages; bilingual services and education; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) programming and services to northern BC; complaints from Skeena constituents regarding radio and television service; the new citizenship legislation (Bill C-20); multiculturalism and ethnic communities; Canadian theatre and arts programs; the Northwest BC Art Council; the Canadian Conference of the Arts; Heritage Canada; Scientology; and northern BC museums and exhibits.
Photograph depicts May Diver dressed as Mary Stuart in white and gold costume dancing with a man wearing black and red costume.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.12 - 2009.6.1.17).
Packed gymnasium applauding after the April 1972 production (see items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Photograph depicts man in Russian costume holding hand of unidentified woman in peasant costume.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Fiddler on the Roof, Feb. 1974.”
Photograph depicts a quilted tapestry entitled "Rainbow" for Project Mobilization under project manager N. McCreary.This tapestry was on display at the Queen Charlotte City community hall.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo's assistant posing in front of R.L. Stevenson Cottage. Trip is possibly in relation to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.
Photograph depicts Minister Iona Campagnolo standing and speaking to crowd during the Terrace Theater Festival at Caledonia Secondary School. A banner stating "Kermode Theatre '78" hangs in the background.
Photograph depicts Minister Iona Campagnolo standing and speaking to an unidentified crowd of students and adults during the Terrace Theater Festival at Caledonia Secondary School.
Photograph depicts Minister Iona Campagnolo standing and speaking to an unidentified crowd of students and adults during the Terrace Theater Festival at Caledonia Secondary School.
Photograph depicts Minister Iona Campagnolo standing and speaking to a crowd of unidentified young adults at the Caledonia Secondary School gym during the Terrace Theater Festival. The young adults are seated and clapping.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and three young women holding up a quilt entitled "Nature's Panorama" from the Queen Charlotte City recycling project grant funded by Project Mobilization Canada Works.
Photograph depicts a young woman holding up a quilt tapestry entitled "Community Panorama" from the Queen Charlotte City recycling project grant funded by Project Mobilization Canada Works.
Photograph depicts a sculpted bull's head by Cuban artist Rita Longa. Photograph was used to request aid from Canada Council to finish the sculpture; the request was denied.
Photograph depicts a man building the wooden frame of the Queen Charlotte Islands museum at Skidegate.
Photograph depicts Kispiox community members helping to raise a totem pole at the official opening of the new Kispiox Cultural Building. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Kispiox community members watching a totem pole being raised at the official opening of the new Kispiox Cultural Building. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Costumed gentleman standing next to lady wearing a formal purple gown. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “To Angie, Love Donna Penner,” and “another of costumes I made”.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Four unidentified women and one unidentified man pose in costume in front of theatre sets. Play produced and directed by Iona Campagnolo.
Crowd gathered around front steps of large building, Muriel Brown in costume in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Folkfest - July 1/74, Muriel Brown, English Flower Firl, What a happy time for all of us! M.”
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.
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.
Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.
Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.
Power lines, vehicles, and forest visible in background.
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "MAY 1994".
Photograph taken at unidentified outdoor function, see also items 2009.6.1.629 - 2009.6.1.634.
Cartoon by Roy Peterson, printed above image: "THE PETERSON PORTFOLIO".
Unidentified man on left looks on. Group stands in front of banner reading "TAI CHI CHUAN ASS'N 14TH ANNIVERSARY". Campagnolo stands on far right.
Group stands in front of wall featuring many framed pictures and carved artwork.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “To Jenni, Love + Thanks for your stern support. Mum.”
This is the inaugural issue of the Atlin Nugget. It contains information regarding: a new campground for Atlin, a new restaurant, a new staff member to the Nugget, dog races, "bigfoot" tracks, and information about the Atlin Arts Society.
Photograph depicts the construction of the Queen Charlotte Islands museum at Skidegate by a residence.
Photograph depicts members of the Kispiox community carrying a totem pole. Photograph also depicts elders with black, red, and white button blankets.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo helping to transport a carved wooden totem pole with other members of the Kispiox community at a pole raising ceremony. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts members of the Kispiox community transportating a carved wooden totem pole at a pole rising ceremony. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts male members of the Kispiox community transportating a carved wooden totem pole at a pole rising ceremony. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts elders, chiefs, and councillors outside the new Kispiox Cultural Building following the pole-raising at the official opening of the facility. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts two Kispiox community members in black, red, and white button blankets in front of two totem poles transported by community members for the official opening of the new Kispiox Cultural Building. Photograph was taken on Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.
Photograph depicts Minister Iona Campagnolo standing and speaking to an unidentified crowd of students and adults during the Terrace Theater Festival at Caledonia Secondary School.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and a young woman folding a quilt tapestry from the Queen Charlotte City recycling project grant funded by Project Mobilization Canada Works.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Chief Skidegate (Dempsey Collinson), Feast 1978, Q.C.I.”