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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  • MemoryBC Subject Groups

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    First Nations

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      First Nations

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        First Nations

          1320 Archival description results for First Nations

          1320 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
          2009.6.1.301 · Item · [ca. 1978]
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          The group stands in parking lot; vehicles and unknown individuals in background.

          Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”. Handwritten annotation on verso of photo: “w. Johnny Clifton, Chief Hartley Bay + Senator Guy Williams”.

          2009.6.1.436 · Item · June 1982
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Photograph taken in a hall with large glass windows at the University of British Columbia. Six indoor totem poles visible in background.

          Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “June 1982, First National Networking Conference, Compliments of Katherine Roth, Windsor, Ontario”.

          2009.6.1.437 · Item · 5 June 1982
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Handwritten annotations on verso read: “In the great hall of the B.C. Museum of Anthropology, in front of Ninstints Totem wearing cape of Sahn-nag-x-wha (One who sits high) gift of Chief Skidegate ‘Dempsey’ Collinson - Q.C.I. made by his wife Irene for ‘naming feast’ Autumn - 1977. June 5, 1982, Address to the First National Womans Network. Age - almost 50.” And “Alive Again 82”.

          2009.6.1.543 · Item · 1999
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          The group stands in front of an ornate stone wall and two Canadian flags.

          Handwritten annotation on photograph enclosure reads: “8/6/99. Dear Lady, When I saw this photograph I knew there was a certain person who would truly appreciate and ‘feel’ its significance. Not many steps left to take now . . . . your unwavering support is never more appreciated. best personal regards, Peter”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Nisga’a”.