Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.
Grant holds an eagle feather.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Aug 2006, Her Honor and Dorothy Grant”.
File consists of one magazine clipping:
- Magazine clipping: “Time for amends: a land-claims referendum could derail key negotiations with B.C.’s natives” Macleans magazine, September 3, 2001
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”.
File consists of programs and correspondence relating to First Nations. Includes:
- Theatre Program: Roots & Wings and the Teme-Augama Anishnabai (The Deep Water People)
- Theatre Program: Roots & Wings Youth Theatre Company presents “N’Daki-Menan”
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from William Clancey re: elimination of First Nations compensation for land theft
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
Series consists of Roots & Wings theatre programs, miscellaneous correspondence, publications, press releases, newspaper clippings, guidelines and speeches pertaining to the Nisga’a Agreement in Principle (1995-1997); and a copy of the British Columbia Treaty Negotiations Referendum issued by Premier Campbell in 2002.
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "MAY 1994".
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "MAY 1994".
Photograph believed to have been taken at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, B.C. Unidentified individuals can be seen walking in front of forest in background.
Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.569 - 2009.6.1.577.
Chancellor Campagnolo stands with five unidentified Quick Start students, Fred Gilbert, and Nick Petraryszak. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of the Peace-Liard Region, 1993.
View from above; unidentified woman also visible with the group. Photograph taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Unidentified woman stands third from right, with arm raised. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Left to right: Charles Jago and unidentified woman, David Fish, Dennis Macknak, Deborah Poff, unidentified woman and child, Iona Campagnolo, Lee Morrison, Ellen Facey, two unidentified women. Teepees visible in background. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Group features Charles Jago, Mike Hammar, Jacob McKay, Bert McKay, Deborah Poff, Alex Michalos, Dennis Macknak, Margaret Anderson, David Fish, Dean Doug Nord, and Fred Beil. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Nass Valley, ca. 1992.
Group features Charles Jago, Mike Hammar, Jacob McKay, Bert McKay, Deborah Poff, Alex Michalos, Dennis Macknak, Margaret Anderson, David Fish, Dean Doug Nord, Fred Beil, and Chancellor Iona Campagnolo. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Nass Valley, ca. 1992.
Two unidentified woman are also visible with the group, on far left and in centre with arm raised. Young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Unidentified women stands in centre background with arm raised, and a young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "UNBC 1992".
Unidentified women stands in centre background with arm raised, and a young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Photograph features UNBC Provost Deborah Poff, UNBC President Dr. Charles Jago, an unidentified man, Chancellor Iona Campagnolo and Reverend Ian MacKenzie signing papers. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Nass Valley, ca. 1992.
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”.
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”.
Photograph taken at potlatch held in honour of the late Mary George, Louise Ellen George, Dale Francis George, Paul Dwayne George and Gregory James LaFitte.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Gloria George + Brother Leonard George at Telkwa”.
Framed button blanket, framed photographs of Northern B.C., a potted plant, and a red couch visible in background.
Handwritten notation attached to photo backing reads: “Spt. Minister Office”.
Large carved wooden doors(?) in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “with Nisga’a Chiefs”.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo visiting with students in a classroom at a predominantly First Nations school, possibly in Atlin or the Nass Valley.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo interacting with students in a classroom at a predominantly First Nations school, possibly in Atlin or the Nass Valley.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo wearing a “Nishga Land is Not For Sale” button with Nishga Tribal Council member James Gosnell and others in a school gym at the Nishga Tribal Council 22nd Annual Convention.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting with Nishga Tribal Council member James Gosnell and an unknown man at the Nishga Tribal Council 22nd Annual Convention.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo speaking with Nishga Tribal Council members at the Nishga Tribal Council 22nd Annual Convention.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with two First Nations men outside a house.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with three First Nations women and a button blanket.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo visiting with students in a classroom at a predominantly First Nations school, possibly in Atlin or the Nass Valley.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo visiting with students seated at desks in a classroom at a predominantly First Nations school, possibly in Atlin or the Nass Valley.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and possibly James Gosnell with Nishga Tribal Council members in a school gym wearing a “Nishga Land is Not For Sale” button at the Nishga Tribal Council 22nd Annual Convention.
Photograph depicts First Nations children wearing button blankets while performing at a community banquet held at a Terrace school.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with three First Nations women and a button blanket.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo visiting with students seated at desks at a predominantly First Nations school, possibly in Atlin or the Nass Valley.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting with Nishga Tribal Council member James Gosnell and an unknown man at the Nishga Tribal Council 22nd Annual Convention.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo smiling and holding hands with Nadine Sante at a community banquet held at a Terrace school.
Photograph speculated to have been taken in Nass Valley, B.C.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with Nishga Tribal Council members in a school gym wearing a “Nishga Land is Not For Sale” button at the Nishga Tribal Council 22nd Annual Convention. The man to the right of Iona is opssibly James Gosnell.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo holding hands with Nadine Sante at a community banquet held at a Terrace school.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo smiling and holding hands with Nadine Sante while others clap at a community banquet held at a Terrace school.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “North Coast District Council”.
Champagne bottles sit on table in right foreground. Carved masks and eagle doll can be seen in background.
Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.