Profile perspective of two model totem poles carved from argillite, set against a white backdrop. 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: “43-2”
Pedestal bowl carved out of argillite into the shape of a bird next to a table top bowl featuring a seated human figure looking into its centre. 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: “49-4”
Hand coloured photograph of the surrounding lands and many residential buildings encompassing the Tsimshian village of Lax Kw'alaams (previously called Port Simpson). Printed annotation on recto reads: "Indian Village, Port Simpson, B.C."
Photograph of three Tsimshian mortuary poles. Two crossed logs rest atop the three poles. Annotation on recto reads: "Indian Mortuary Poles Nr Prince Rupert BC McRae Bros."
Photograph depicts Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and MP Iona Campagnolo at the opening ceremony for Skidegate Museum in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii).
Photograph depicts Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and MP Iona Campagnolo at the opening ceremony for Skidegate Museum in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii).
Photograph depicts Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and MP Iona Campagnolo at the opening ceremony for Skidegate Museum in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii).
Photograph depicts Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and MP Iona Campagnolo at the opening ceremony for Skidegate Museum in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii).
File consists of a copy of Treaty no. 8 originally created on June 21, 1899.
File consists of:
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. "Building a New Relationship with First Nations in British Columbia: Canada's Response to the Report of the B.C. Claims Task Force", 1991.
- BC Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. "In Fairness to All: Moving Towards Treaty Settlements in British Columbia", 1991.
- Ministry of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. "Aboriginal Self-Government Federal Policy Guide", 1995.
- Proceedings documenting a presentation by Dr. Robin Fisher to the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs at the BC Legislative Assembly on Monday Oct. 28, 1996 in Smithers, BC
- Map prepared for the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs showing the territory boundaries via a "Statement of Intent for the Lheit-lit'en Nation", 1996.
- BC Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. "Glossary of Treaty-Related Terms", 1997.
- First Nations Education Steering Committee, B.C. Teacher's Federation. "Understanding the B.C. Treaty Process: An Opportunity for Dialogue", 1997.
- BC Treaty Commission Annual Report, 1995-1996
- BC Treaty Commission Annual Report, 1997
- Federal Treaty Negotiation Office. "The Treaty Negotiation Process", 1997.
- A commemorative issue of "Hak'ak'a'a" newsletter (August 4, 1998) published by the Nisga'a Tribal Council
- Issues of the Canadian Federal Treaty Negotiation Office publication "Treaty News", including issues from April 1995, July 1996, December 1996, July 1997, December 1997, March 1998, June 1998, October 1999, June 1999, March 2000, June 2000, Winter 2001
Series consists of treaty process advisory records, many of which came out of Dr. Robin Fisher's involvement in the Northern Interior Regional Advisory Committee. Dr. Fisher was often asked to act as a resource person, moderator, or advisor on First Nations treaty-related matters due to his knowledge of the history of First Nation-European relations.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions regarding Kent Sedgwick's research about Treaty 8.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Transformational Planning in a University Setting: The Case of the University of Northern British Columbia." This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 85 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of a conference paper by Weller and Douglas C. Nord titled "Transborder Politics and Paradiplomacy: The Ontario-Minnesota Fishing Dispute." This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 51 listed in Weller's CV.
Photograph depicts fishing territory at waterfall rapids in Bulkley River, B.C. Highway and buildings on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts an unidentified individual standing on cliff above waterfall at Bulkley River, B.C. Fishing territory visible below; highway, buildings, and hills visible in background.
File consists of photocopied article on traditional environmental knowledge.
Photograph depicts an Indigenous totem pole. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Totems of Old Kasaan Alaska"
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of wooden houses on right. Hills on shoreline visible in background.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: "West Coast QCIs."; "[Old?] Kassan Alaska."
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of forest trees, fallen logs on beach in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Indian Totems along beach on Q.C. Islands"
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of a line of houses. Blanketed canoes sit on beach in right foreground; forest in background.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: “skidegate village Queen Charlotte Islands as it appeared forty years ago"; "Rev W.E. Collison Prince Rupert"; "Hughes"; "1".
Unidentified people stand around and between totem poles. A row of buildings and snowy mountain peaks are visible in the background. Location is believed to be Kingcome Indian Village
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of remains of wood structures, forest visible in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "A deserted Village, Q.C. Islands [...]" (various notes crossed through on verso).
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of remains of wood structures built along sandy shore. View from above, forest on hill in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "[? illegible] Deserted village West Coast QCIs."
Photograph depicts two large totem poles on either side of the front steps of Kwakwaka'wakw cedar plank houses. An unidentified woman and three small children can be seen in foreground. A second building stands in background on right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph states: "New Hazelton". However, this annotation has been determined to be incorrect; this photograph is believed to depict Alert Bay. The nearest tall pole seen in the picture may be "Raven of the Sea" carved by Mungo Martin in 1902.
This file consists of 11 photographs taken by photographer W.E. Nicholson, featuring various totem poles at Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph depicts two totem poles and a Union Jack at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of wood building, hills visible in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Poles on QC Isl."
Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of a line of houses. Sandy beach in foreground, forest on hill in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Kai sun W. Coast Q.C.I."
Photograph depicts a totem pole standing amidst a forested environment. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Raven, ?, Sea Lions, Grizzly Bear, Dzondgwa”; “Kwakiutl Pole, Alert Bay & Fort Rupert” photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”
Photograph depicts a totem pole standing on what appears to be a large wooden deck or boardwalk, view of the city in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Totem pole in park in Prince Rupert".
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at Kitamaat Village.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at Kitamaat Village.
Photograph depicts members of the Kispiox community carrying a totem pole. Photograph also depicts elders with black, red, and white button blankets.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at the Skidegate museum.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at Skidegate museum, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Photograph depicts a totem pole at Skidegate museum, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at Skidegate museum, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at Skidegate museum, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at the Skidegate museum.
Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by ropes at Skidegate museum, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Photograph depicts a rear view of a totem pole supported by ropes at Skidegate museum, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Image depicts a totem pole at an uncertain location, possibly in Gitwinksihlkw, B.C.
Photograph depicts a totem pole and a tall wooden plant holder in front of a body of water.
Groups of men and women can be seen gathered on paths between two large totem poles.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Totem Park Pr Rupert park."
Miscellaneous items are scattered in yard behind totem, house partially visible in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Insert this illustration in Chapt. II. No. 2. 'Tlingit Totem.'"
Photograph depicts two small children standing with snowshoes in front of wolf pelts hung from a pole in snow-cleared area, miscellaneous items throughout. Forest in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Wolf pelts, taken at Teslin Lake B.C." See also items 2009.5.2.66 & 2009.5.2.67.
Photograph depicts three young, First Nations girls standing in front of a memorial totem pole with houses and a forested environment visible in the background. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”