First Nations

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  • Individuals and communities of native ancestry

  • North American indigenous peoples, Metis and Inuit

  • Records pertaining to and created by First Nations individuals, families, bands, agencies

  • Government agencies and treaties

  • First Nations organizations and businesses

  • First Nations schools and education

  • Issues pertaining to First Nations peoples or history

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          1289 Archival description results for First Nations

          1289 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
          2009.7.4.13 · File · Oct. 1911, April 1931
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          North British Columbia News with which is incorporated Aiyansh Notes (2 editions):

          • North British Columbia News with which is incorporated Aiyansh Notes: A Journal of Missionary Endeavor in the Diocese of Caledonia, British Columbia. Vol. 1, No. 8. October 1911.
          • North British Columbia News with which is incorporated Aiyansh Notes: A Journal of Missionary Endeavor in the Diocese of Caledonia, British Columbia. No. 84 April 1931.
          2002.15 · Collection · 1979

          Photograph album includes prints depicting the signing of the Master Tuition Agreement between Catholic Public Schools, the Minister of Indian Affairs, and the Indigenous communities of Lake Babine, Stuart Trembleur, Fraser Lake, and Necoslie. Also includes photographs of First Nation schools, students, class projects, school activities, and a graduation ceremony from Prince George College. The album is believed to be compiled by the Prince George office of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

          Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
          2019.9.2.05 · File · 1997
          Part of Dr. Robin Fisher fonds

          Dr. Robin Fisher was a member of the Northern Interior Regional Advisory Committee for treaty process in British Columbia. File consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, documents for discussion, agendas, and notes. Includes:

          • Provincial response to Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nations Position Paper
          • Yekooche First Nation Governance: A Discussion Paper
          • Cheslatta Treaty Discussions Community Profile: Carrier Nation Traditional Territory
          • Carrier songs adapted to Lheidli T'enneh dialect
          2019.9.2.03 · File · 1995-1996
          Part of Dr. Robin Fisher fonds

          Dr. Robin Fisher was a member of the Northern Interior Regional Advisory Committee for treaty process in British Columbia. File consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, documents for discussion, agendas, and notes. Includes results from public forums on treaty negotiations and a map of traditional territories of British Columbia First Nations.

          Notes and bibliography
          2002.14.1.09.011 · File · [2001?]
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of notes on manuscripts written by Ainley's research assistants and a bibliography of publications about contact between First Nations and Western peoples.

          Notes and drafts
          2009.7.2.02 · File
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          This file contains handwritten and typed notes and drafts of First Nations legends, addresses and manuscripts. It is believed this material was authored by W.H. and W.E. Collison although none is signed or dated.

          2002.14.1.09.028 · File · 2001
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material about Julie Cruikshank. It consists of notes on publications by Cruikshank; printouts of library catalogue search results; correspondence, predominately between the Yukon Archives and Anna-Stina Kjellstrom about requests tapes of interviews with Aboriginal people by Cruikshank; catalogue records for publications by Cruikshank; descriptions of publications by Cruikshank; and an article excerpt.

          2002.14.1.09.026 · File · 2001
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material about Marie Battiste. It consists of a printout of an online curriculum vitae, catalogues records for publications by Battisite, notes on publications by Battiste and a description for a conference presentation by Battiste

          2002.14.1.09.018 · File · 2002
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material about Mary Schaffer. It consists of notes from publications about Schaffer by Ainley's research assistant, Julie Thacker; a photograph of Schaffer; a description of an archival acquisition of Mary Schaffer photographs; and a short biography of Schaffer.

          Okanagan history
          2002.14.1.09.070 · File · 2001
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of research materials regarding Okanagan History including book lists, emails, research notes, printouts of online research materials, and a Kamloops visitor guide.

          Old Ekks
          2001.15.2.06 · Item · 19 January 1964
          Part of Nedra Jane Paul Collection

          Consists of an audio recording made by Paul of Joseph Jeff, Old Ekks' son-in-law, asking questions of Old Ekks at Redstone.

          2006.20.11.12 · Item · June 1923
          Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts small square building with an elevated door, log pile on its left, and stand of trees in background. Handwritten photo caption below photograph reads: "Old Salmon cache. Fort St James, BC June 1923".

          Oral History Interviews
          2003.11.1 · Series · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          Series consists of the 46 oral histories conducted by the Island Cache Recovery Project. A file exists for each participant in the research project, which includes the original recorded oral history on cassette tape and/or VHS, consent forms for use of the oral history, a written transcript for the oral history, and a digital version of the written transcript. Label on diskette states, "Island Cache Research Project. Transcription of Heinz Bartkowski interview (by: Lori Koop) June 12-99 file: Heinz.rtf FNST 272."

          Pack Dogs at Fort St. James
          2006.20.11.7 · Item · June 1923
          Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two First Nations men and two pack dogs loaded with bags. A small group of people can be seen in distance in front of semi-visible building. Stand of trees in background. Handwritten photo caption below photograph reads: "Indians & Pack Dogs - Fort St. James."

          2006.20.12.22 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

          Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “Packing for home: ^Sick Indian.” Arrow is pointed at man facing plane and holding small bundle. Three other men in uniform stand with luggage in front of plane (one believed to be unidentified man from item 2006.20.12.18). A fifth man in suit is semi-visible, loading plane.

          Royal Canadian Air Force
          Pat Foreman
          2003.11.1.13 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Pat Foreman, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

          Photographs
          2009.7.1 · Series · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Series consists of images pertaining the Collison family, North Coastal First Nations communities, means of transportation along North Coastal British Columbia, and various church structures and religious events.

          Photographs
          1992.10.1 · Series · 1991-1992
          Part of Ron A. Sebastian Collection

          File consists of photographs of the construction of ceremonial mace, chairs, and Senate doors for the University of Northern British Columbia.

          Photographs
          2004.2.1 · Series · [ca. 1898]-1960, prominent 1900-1920
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          The images consists primarily of 130+ photographs taken by or belonging to Reverend R.W. Large, MD which depict communities on the Northwest Coast between approximately 1898 and 1920 including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, and Port Simpson, including native villages in which Reverend Large worked. Images show scenes of native fishing, canneries, mission hospitals, churches, girls schools, portraits of native families, and Northwest Coast totems. Other images include 25+ photographs and postcards from the Large family depicting ships and boats on the North Coast.

          Photographs
          2000.16.2 · Series · 1906-1908
          Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

          Series consists of nine photographs of Prince Rupert scenery, buildings, residents and surrounding area. Includes image of totem and dugout canoe.

          2008.3.1.022 · File · 1979-1997
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of 68 photographs and newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings include "Bravo" (Time Colonist, Dec. 1, 1996) and "Bridget looks back into the eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983). The photographs consist of:

          • [Entrance to] The Sanatorium - Fort Qu'Appelle, July 6, 1979
          • [Trades Shop at] The Sanatorium - Fort Qu'Appelle, July 6, 1979
          • Bridget Moran standing beside a log house [Mary John's house?]
          • Mary John, portrait - profile
          • Bridget Moran and Mary John with their arms on each others shoulders
          • Mary John wearing a blanket (blue with red caribou on back)
          • Mary John, unidentified woman (Mary John's daughter?) and Bridget Moran in Mary's home
          • Justa Monk, and Bridget Moran side by side in a bookstore
          • Bridget Moran and Mary John in embrace [photo courtesy of The Citizen newspaper]
          • Dinner party featuring Bridget and seven unidentified woman sitting around a table
          • Bridget Moran standing beside a car
          • Bridget Moran standing in front of Metlakatla Fire Department sign
          • Bridget Moran standing in front of Metlakatla Lake (?)
          • Unidentified woman standing in front of Metlakatla Fire Department sign
          • Unidentified woman standing in front of Alaska distance signage
          • Bridget Moran standing outside of St. Paul's Anglican Church Learning Centre
          • View of two buildings in midground and large mountain range in background
          • View of boats tied at a dock on a lack with a mountain range in the background
          • Bridget Moran working on her computer
          • Bridget Moran on a small boat, a slight wake can be seen in the water in the background
          • View of village in background, lake in foreground
          • View of lake and mountains in background
          • Dog beside Bulkley River waterfall and traditional fishing territory in Moricetown Canyon
          • Bridget Moran sitting on bench beside Bulkley River waterfall and "Montier Booth" in Moricetown Canyon
          • Nisga'a Government Administrative Building
          • Bridget Moran and unidentified man standing outside Nisga'a Government Administrative Building
          • Bridget and two friends having lunch in Newton
          • Two women standing in a mall
          • Three women posing together for photo
          • Landscape perspective featuring cross country skiing trails and farm land
          • Village on a bay
          • Bridget Moran standing beside a decorative fruit platter featuring a carved elephant
          • River and power lines
          • Coloured map of Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park
          • Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park (?)
          • Bridget Moran at beginning of suspension bridge featuring a sign reading "Use of bridge at your own risk" Gitwinksihlkw Band Council
          • Sign: "Moricetown Canyon Rules"
          • Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
          • Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
          • Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
          • Bridget Moran and unidentified man standing in front of new building
          • Unidentified [new] building
          • Bridget Moran coming out of Long House entrance
          • Farmland landscape
          • Justa Monk autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elders in background
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran at a Justa: a First Nations Leader book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George, Paul Ramsay in background
          • Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books, Prince George
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elder in background
          • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elder in background
          • Bridget Moran and a group of three unidentified women
          • Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring thunderbird and killer whale designs
          • Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring killer whale design
          • Bridget Moran outdoor portrait
          • Bridget Moran indoor portrait
          • Bridget Moran balcony portrait
          • Justa Monk and Premier Mike Harcourt
          • Bridget Moran in UNBC regalia for receipt of Honourary Law Degree (1995)
          • Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
          • Bridget Moran autographing Judgement at Stoney Creek at a book signing
          • Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring thunderbird, wolf and killer whale designs
          • Mary John receiving the Order of Canada (1997) for outstanding service to her community
          • Bridget Moran with Mike Harcourt, both wearing cowboy hats (colour laser copy)
          • Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
          • Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
          • 27 colour negatives featuring a trip to Metlakatla and Moricetown
          • Envelope containing 15 duplicate photographs
          • 25 colour negatives featuring Justa book signing event at Mosquito Books.