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  • North American indigenous peoples, Metis and Inuit
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  • First Nations organizations and businesses
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          1320 Archival description results for First Nations

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          2002.14.1.09 · Subseries · 1984-2008, predominant 2001-2006
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          Subseries reflects Dr. Ainley's extensive research on indigenous science and traditional knowledge and how it transferred to European settlers in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Much of this research culminated in Dr. Ainley's unfinished monograph project "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment and the transfer of knowledge in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia." Material is, predominately, arranged by individual, with files largely consisting of bibliographies, articles and notes about and by the individual on topics related to the environment and interaction with indigenous peoples. Subseries also contains research notes, interviews, and correspondence. As much of Ainley's research focused on women, see subseries on women in science and engineering research (2002.14.1.5) for related materials.

          2009.7.1.185 · Item · [ca. 1880]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Eight unidentified medicine men in full regalia stand in a row within a long house. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Yaulalet Dum guna al git dkdin (?) Party of medicine men Nishka Indians ready for medicine dance. W.H. Collison”. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Haldane & Bro. Alaskan Photographers, 7 West Street, Metlakahtla – Alaska.”

          Nisga'a Treaty
          2012.13.2.05.05 · File · 1997-1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Nisga'a Treaty. The Nisga'a Final Agreement, also known as the Nisga'a Treaty, is a treaty that was settled between the Nisg?a'a, the government of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada that was signed on 27 May 1998 and came into effect on May 11, 2000. Includes "The Flaws in This Nisga'a Template Will Divide Canadians by Race Forever and There's Fifty More to Come. Shouldn't All Canadians be Equal?" pamphlet by the B.C. Fisheries Survival Coalition (1999); "Your Guide to the Nisga'a Treaty" pamphlet from the Province of British Columbia (1999); and "Gathering Strength: Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan" pamphlet published by the Ministry of Indian Affairs and Northern Development of Canada (1997).

          2009.7.1.045 · Item · [1903?]
          Part of 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".

          2009.6.9.02 · File · 1995-1997
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          File consists of correspondence, publications, press releases, newspaper clippings, guidelines, and speeches. Includes:

          • Copy of Nisga’a Nation 35th Annual Convention, Convention Book
          • Publication: “Nisga’a: People of the Mighty River”
          • Computer printout: “Nisga’a, British Columbia and Canada sign Agreement-in-Principle, February 15, 1996
          • Nisga’a Treaty Negotiations, Agreement-in-Principle in Brief
          • Chronology of events leading to an Agreement-in-Principle with the Nisga’a Tribal Council
          • Nisga’a, British Columbia and Canada release historic Agreement-in-Principle
          • Lock-up Guidelines, Nisga’a Agreement-in-Principle
          • Speaking notes for the Honourable Ronald A. Irwin, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development re: Nisga’a Agreement-in-Principle, February 15, 1996
          • Publication: Treaty No.8 Made June 21, 1899 and Adhesions, Reports, etc
          • Publication: Treaty No.11 (June 27, 1921) and Adhesion (July 17, 1922) with Reports, etc.
          • Publication: Indian Act, September, 1989
          • Handwritten note: “The view only changes for the land (?)”
          • Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Hon. Ronald A. Irwin re: thank you for support of Nisga’a Agreement-in-Principle, April 18, 1996
          • Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien re: thank you for support of Nisga’a Agreement-in-Principle, April 15, 1996
          • Faxed letter to Ms. Marjorie Percival, Land Claims Secretary, Nisga’a Tribal Council, from Iona Campagnolo re: Agreement-in-Principle Signing Ceremony and 39th Annual Convention, March 19, 1996
          • Faxed letter to Chief Harry Nyce, Nisga’a Tribal Council, from Iona Campagnolo re: regrets for Agreement-in-Principle Signing Ceremony, March 18, 1996
          • Faxed letter to Iona Campagnolo from to Ms. Marjorie Percival, Land Claims Secretary, Nisga’a Tribal Council, re: Agreement-in-Principle Signing Ceremony and 39th Annual Convention, March 18, 1996
          • Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Paulette Francoeur, Head, Correspondence Unit, Office of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, re: letter of acknowledgement, February 23, 1996
          • Faxed letter to Ms. Megan Olesky, Federal Treaty Negotiation Office, from Iona Campagnolo re: event attendance, February 14, 1996
          • Handwritten notes re: Nisga’a
          • Handwritten notes re: First Nations Summit and Nisga’a
          • Faxed letter to Iona Campagnolo from Doreen Mullings, Executive Director, Federal Treaty Negotiation Office and Joy Illington, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs re: Nisga’a Agreement-in-Principle and News Conference Invitation, February 14, 1996
          • Fax to Iona Campagnolo re: “Talking points on the Nisga’a Agreement-in-Principle”, February 15, 1996
          • Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Honourable Ronald A. Irwin, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development re: Nisga’a treaty negotiations, October 20, 1995
          • Letter to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien from Iona Campagnolo re: appreciation of government in support of Nisga’a treaty negotiations, February 12, 1996
          • Letter to John Watson, Regional Director General, Indian Affairs and Northern Development from Iona Campagnolo re: thank you for briefing on Nisga’a Agreement, October 1, 1997
          • Letter to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien from Iona Campagnolo re: commendation of John Watson, and the Nisga’a people towards determining an Agreement, October 1, 1997
          • Letter to Hon. Jane Stewart, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development from Iona Campagnolo re: commendation of her leadership, October 1, 1997
          • Newspaper clippings:
            • “Guujaaw: A man of his people” The Vancouver Sun, March 16, 2002
            • “Found Haida tattoo kit comes to light” The Vancouver Sun, March 16, 2002
            • “A culture rises again” The Vancouver Sun, March 16, 2002
            • “Balance of power” The Vancouver Sun, March 16, 2002
            • “Voices of Haida Gwaii” The Vancouver Sun, March 16, 2002
            • “Selling a philosophy of peace in Indian Country” The Globe and Mail, March 2, 1996
            • Letters to the Editor, The Globe and Mail, March 2, 1996
            • “Caution surrounds Nisga’a signing” The Globe and Mail, March 22, 1996
            • “At last! A settlement in native land claims” Times Colonist, February 25, 1996
            • “The Nisga’a agreement: a great deal or a great steal?” The Globe and Mail, March 5, 1996
            • “Natives denied land-claims justice” Times Colonist, September 15, 1990
            • “B.C. land-claim deal sails into storm” The Globe and Mail, February 16, 1996
            • “Beyond the thunder of dissent lies the fire of revolution” The Vancouver Sun (undated)
            • “The fallout will be far-reaching from the B.C. ruling on aboriginal rights” The Globe and Mail (undated)
            • “Judge the Nisga’a deal on its practical merits” The Globe and Mail, February 14, 1996
            • “The B.C. government must deal in good faith with the Nisga’a” The Globe and Mail, 1995
            • “Nisga’a negotiate an exemplary land-claim agreement in principle” The Globe and Mail, (undated)
            • “Native goals more in harmony with populist mood” (unidentified)
            • “No quick fixes expected from Nisga’a settlement” The Globe and Mail, March 25, 1996
            • “Nisga’a deal an honourable settlement” The Globe and Mail, February 24, 1996
            • “Lessons from the Nisga’a” Simon Fraser News, March 7, 1996
          2009.7.1.109 · Item · [ca. 1900 - ca. 1930]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Chief Allen sits in chair on raised wooden platform, with bear skin over his knee, and two more bear skins laid on wood blocks in front of him. House stands behind picket fence in background. Pot and pan sit to right of chair in foreground.

          Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Albert Allen Kincolith (Nisga Chief)".

          2009.7.1.058 · Item · [1903?]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts fenced area in front of church building with turret. Other community buildings can be seen in background.

          Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakatla Church. Replacement for larger church lost in village fire 1903?" See also item 2009.7.1.55 for similar image depicting new church building at Metlakatla, B.C.

          Nedra Jane Paul collection
          2001.15 · Collection · 1964-1971

          Fonds consists of the personal records of Nedra (Ginty) Jane Paul [b. ca.1920-d. 1990]. Personal records include the 1938 Lord Byng High School Annual, 2 teaching certificates, and 1 photograph. Paul worked as a teacher in the Chilcotin and Bella Coola regions of BC and the primary items of the collection are 8 recordings generated by her with members of First Nations Communities at Alkali, Red Stone, Kleena Kleene and Bella Coola from 1964-1971. There are 8 original audio reel to reel recordings (and 2 tapes which are copies of the recordings later created by P.J. Thomas, who accompanied Paul on the interviews). Recordings include stories and songs.

          Paul, Nedra Jane
          Namu group around flag pole
          2004.2.1.6 · Item · [ca. 1910]
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          Photograph depicts a crowd gathered near the shore of a body of water around a flag pole, with a band to the left. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Myself accepting the flag pole etc., - Namu crowd in fore-ground - School children around the pole, + Band to the left."

          Murray Krause
          2003.11.1.20 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Murray Krause, 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.

          2009.7.1.080 · Item · October 1913
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Large bear carving sits on top of wide pole, erected in memory of a chief of the Bear crest. Lines of houses stand in background.

          Printed below image: "Totem Pole. Old Massett. Q.C.I / J.D. Allen photo Co."; handwritten below: "Mortuary Pole Bear [Crest?]"; on verso: "For Chapt. XIX. The old style and the new. Mortuary Pole & modern houses. No. 3. W.H.C. Oct. [6/ ?] 13".

          2009.7.1.170 · Item · [ca. 1900]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts a mortuary pole situated against a snowy landscape.

          Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Chapter XVIII, Nom. 1 Chief Gwaksho’s totem pole. The Great Hunter.”

          2008.3.1.22.62 · Item · [ca. 1990]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated at table covered with copies of 'Judgement at Stoney Creek'. Three copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' are also displayed on table. Bookshelves in background. Photo believed to have been taken at same location as items 2008.3.1.17.1, 2008.3.1.17.2, and 2008.3.1.19.4.

          2008.3.1.16.4 · Item · 12 May 1989
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran receives the Lieutenant - Governor's Medal for Historical Writing from His Honour David C. Lam in Government House, May 12, 1989." Lieutenant Governor Lam stands in formal attire on left, shaking hands with Moran. Two woman stand in background.

          2008.3.1.16.5 · Item · 13 May 1989
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran thanks the B.C. Historical Federation for recognizing her as best author of 1988." Moran stands behind microphone, holding award. Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee stand in background.

          Monument at Port Simpson, BC
          2009.7.1.070 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Tall monument featuring a man's profile stands in foreground. Base of monument features writing on plaques.

          Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 30 Paul [Segaics?] Monument at Port Simpson".

          2009.7.1.199 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Model totem pole standing upright on a chair against the backdrop of a sheet. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “46-4”

          2009.7.1.201 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Profile perspective of a model totem pole standing upright on a sheet covered table against the backdrop of an additional sheet. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “47-3”

          2009.7.1.202 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Profile perspective of a model totem pole standing upright on the floor against a blank wall. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “35-2”

          2009.7.1.204 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Close-up perspective of the top of the model totem pole which is standing upright on the floor against a blank wall. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “35-4”

          Model wooden totem pole
          2009.7.1.200 · Item · [ca. 1939]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Frontal perspective of a model totem pole standing upright on a sheet covered table against the backdrop of an additional sheet. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “47-2”