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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          1320 Archival description results for First Nations

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          2003.11.2.09 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes correspondence from persons external to Island Cache, particularly internal city correspondence. Also includes correspondence from other city residents and organizations to the city regarding Island Cache.

          2003.11.2.08 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes correspondence from the city to Island Cache residents and correspondence from Island Cache residents to the city. Much of the correspondence from residents are offers to the city to sell their property.

          2003.11.2.05 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes responses to a survey asking home owners of Island Cache about their interest in the installation of a water main to their property. Also includes city correspondence and memoranda regarding the possible installation of a water system in Island Cache.

          2003.11.2.11 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of copies of 1973 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes correspondence from Island Cache residents to the city and correspondence from the city to Island Cache residents regarding purchase and demolition of property.

          2003.11.2.14 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of photocopies of undated city records related to Island Cache. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence between the City of Prince George and residents of Island Cache, internal municipal correspondence, a "Report to City of Prince George - Purchases Cottonwood Island Properties", "Cottonwood Island - A Report on Desirable Land Use", and notices of hearings.

          2002.14.1.09.024 · File · 2001
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material about Beryl Amaron. It consists correspondence relating to an interview of Amaron by Ainley's research assistant, Anna-Stina Kjellstrom, as well as correspondence relating to and catalogue records for Amaron's Master of Arts thesis, entitled, "More than Useable Tools: Towards and appreciation of Ne?kepx Fibre Technology as a Significant Expression of Culture."

          2002.14.1.09.016 · File · 2001-2002
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material about and by Charlotte Flett King. It consists of correspondence sent by Ainley and her research assistant, Anna-Stina Kjellstrom, relating to research requests. File also contains notes, excerpts from articles, photocopies of archival material, excerpts from finding aids, and other material.

          2002.14.1.09.034 · File · 2001
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material by and about Leslie M. Johnson. It consists of catalogues records; correspondence sent and received by Ainley and her research assistant, Anna-Stina Kjellstrom; a description of a research project; a printout of guidelines for submissions to a conference that cites an article by Johnson; and a list of articles from a journal that includes an article by Leslie M. Johnson.

          2009.7.2 · Series · 1870-2006
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Series consists of journals, draft manuscripts, correspondence, CMS documents and orders, speeches, sermons all written by or to Archdeacon W. H. Collison. Series also contains correspondence to W.E. Collison and Joyce Collison, genealogical information on the Collison family, newspaper clippings and a school paper written by Archdeacon Collison's grandaughter Katy.

          2002.14.4.07 · File · 2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of research, conference travel and other correspondence; abstracts for Ainley's articles; conference proceedings for, "Re-explorations: science and environment in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia" and other conference proceedings by Ainley for presentations on the history of women scientists, women's studies methodologies and women naturalists; drafts of articles and material about Catharine Parr Traill; and short biographies of William Rowan and Alice Wilson.

          2012.13.2.21.03 · File · 1973-2001
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding Cottonwood Island. Includes: "Welcome to Cottonwood Island Nature Park" brochure [197-?]; "A Brief History of Cottonwood Island Park" by Kent Sedgwick (2001); "History of Cottonwood Island Park and Side Channel Restoration" (2001?); a Regional District of Fraser-Fort George "Notice of Public Hearing" (1973); an outline for "Cottonwood Island Brief" (1973); an original copy of the "Cottonwood Island Study" by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (1975); annotated hand-drawn small maps of Cottonwood Island; photocopied aerial photographs; and photocopied newspaper clippings about Cottonwood Island and Island Cache. Also includes 15 colour photographic prints and accompanying negatives taken of Cottonwood Island by Bob Nelson.

          2012.13.2.21.02 · File · 1970-1979
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding the removal of Island Cache residents after the 1972 flood and suggestions for creation of park on Cottonwood Island. The majority of the file consists of reproduced City of Prince George records. Includes memoranda to and from the mayor, city manager, and aldermen; meeting minutes of the Flood Committee; city reports on Cottonwood Island and the flooding situation; a listing of Cottonwood Island properties offered for sale to the municipality; a report entitled "Cottonwood Island - A report on desirable land use" (Nov. 1970); a "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve" (1973); a document from the Cottonwood Island Study Committee; correspondence from Mary Fallis; and a City of Prince George memorandum regarding a Public Hearing.

          2009.7.1.079 · Item · [ca. 1876 - ca. 1915]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Three unidentified men stand by poles in foreground, wood houses and crest poles visible in background.

          Printed below image: "Totem Poles, Massett, Q.C. Island, B.C. "; "T.N. Hibbon & Co., Victoria, B.C. [crossed through with ink]"; handwritten below: "The old style giving way to the new."

          2009.7.1.074 · Item · [ca. 1876 - ca. 1900]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts many crest poles in front of wooden homes. An unidentified family can be seen sitting by house in centre. Wood pile and path in foreground.

          Handwritten annotation on image reads: "Masset Queen Charlotte's Islands, Crest Poles / Masset with Totems."; on verso: "Chap. XIII. No. 1 This photo to be copied as an illustration on 1st page or I Chapt. 'Section of Massett, Haida Encampment showing Totems. Queen Charlotte's Islands.' For heading of page 2 of Trophies."

          2002.14.4.01 · File · 2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of multiple versions of Ainley's curriculum vitae and conference proceedings from presentations relating to Ainley's research project, "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment and the transfer of knowledge in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia."

          Dagger and pouch
          2009.7.1.213 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Double-ended, double-edged metal dagger with leather (?) strips covering the grip. Both blades are triangular-shaped with a double ridge running across the middle in line with the handle in between. One blade is longer than the other. Intricately beaded pouch appears to be made of felt and was constructed to sheath both heads of the dagger. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “50-5”

          2008.3.1.15.1 · Item · 1983
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts couples dancing in large room, crowd seated on chairs against wall in background. Ornaments are hung in a row from ceiling. Man dancing in centre wears traditional dress. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Elders gathering 1983".