File consists of chapters 1-5 of the Indian Act which outlines provisions surrounding reserves, descent of property, wills, schools, commerce and other management aspects in regard to land, money and individuals.
File consists of two documents on lands ,revenues and trusts: "Background information on the lands, revenues and trusts review," which provides a summary of the objectives and process of the review, and "the lands, revenues and trusts review questions and answers."
File consists of a copy of "A position paper for a national aboriginal forestry program" put forth by the National Aboriginal Forestry Association.
File consists of a copy of "Land registration under the Indian Act for commecial ventures on reserve land," which outlines the background of sections 21 and 55 of the Indian Act and provides information regarding surrendered and designated lands register and administrative rules.
File consists of a list of files sent to the regional central registry. Included is a document titled "Indian and Northern Affaris Canada records transfer/disposal listing."
File consists of the file classification system of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development's Prince George district office. Also included is a contact and speed dial list.
Collection consists of oral histories gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral histories on their original cassette tapes.
Zonder titelFile consists of an oral history given by Jerline Doucette, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.
File consists of an oral history given by Lawrence Gervais, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.
File consists of an oral history given by Ed Letendre, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.
File consists of an oral history given by Jean Morin, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms and transcripts.
File consists of an oral history given by Emile and Betty Nome, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms and transcripts.
Footage of the Anahim Stampede. The film includes recordings of the people at the stampede, bronco and bull riding, the area surrounding the arena, wild cow milking, children games such as sack races, horse racing around the arena, the concession stand and wild cow riding.
The images consists primarily of 130+ photographs taken by or belonging to Reverend R.W. Large, MD which depict communities on the Northwest Coast between approximately 1898 and 1920 including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, and Port Simpson, including native villages in which Reverend Large worked. Images show scenes of native fishing, canneries, mission hospitals, churches, girls schools, portraits of native families, and Northwest Coast totems. Other images include 25+ photographs and postcards from the Large family depicting ships and boats on the North Coast.
Photograph depicts three unidentified men standing in front of an Indigenous totem pole.
Photograph depicts a totem pole and a tall wooden plant holder in front of a body of water.
Photograph depicts a group of First Nations boys with a minister posed for a photo on what appears to be a boat. Possibly a Mission School class photo.
Video recording is a compact VHS recording of the construction of the ceremonial mace (Talking Stick) for the University of Northern British Columbia.
Video recording is a compact VHS recording of a feature for CBC Prince Rupert about the construction of the talking stick and ceremonial chairs (President's Chair and Chancellor's Chair) for the University of Northern British Columbia.
Video recording is a VHS recording of the construction of the Senate chamber doors for the University of Northern British Columbia.
Video recording is a VHS recording of the making of the Ceremonial Chairs and Mace (Talking Stick) for the University of Northern British Columbia.
File consists of Misc. typewritten notes under the following titles: the name "Nulki Lake," indian medicine, alcohol on reserve, housing on reserve, T.B. on reserve, indian agent, the Watchmen, the Church, alcohol, and families on Stoney Creek; typewritten notes under the following titles: early life, ancestors, Mary's childhood (racism), Mary's childhood (menstruation), Mary's childhood (the 1918 Flu), Mary's childhood (on the trapline), Mary's childhood (the trapline), Mary's childhood (her first coat), Mary's childhood (Christmas), and Mary's childhood (camping out and going to a Potlach); typewritten notes under the following titles: Mary's school days, childbirth, school life of Mary's kids, Mary's marriage, Lazarre's mother, marriage - housing, marriage - children, marriage - shopping in town, marriage - finances, marriage - work, work - depression, Indian Agent, marriage - hard work, camping, Lazarre's cabin at Wedgewood, doing hides, social life, whites, survival, Lazarre's family, Indian Agent and department of Indian Affairs, politics on reserve, citizen of the year, Catholic school, hides, potlach, siblings, net fishing, and changes; Lejac School: Thesis "And Then We Prayed" (pages 1 - 9) and questions for Mary.
Photograph depicts Mary John wearing flower print dress in cut field. Hay bales, trees, and fence in background.
Photograph depicts Mary John seated to left of Bridget Moran at book signing table. Copies of 'STONE CREEK WOMAN' displayed in foreground, plants and bookshelves in background.
Photograph depicts Mary John seated to left of Bridget Moran at book signing table. Copies of 'STONE CREEK WOMAN' displayed in foreground, plants and bookshelves in background. Accompanying photo caption reads: "First Autographing Nov 12/88".
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran receives a Certificate of Merit from Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee. May 13/89". Moran stands behind microphone, holding award, Don Sale and Naomi Miller on either side.
Photograph depicts Mary John and Bridget Moran holding paper cups in kitchen area, lockers visible through door in background (Moran on right). Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran standing behind Mary John in unknown room. Unidentified woman semi-visible on far right (see item 2008.3.1.19.2). Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated at table covered with copies of her book.
File consists of 68 photographs and newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings include "Bravo" (Time Colonist, Dec. 1, 1996) and "Bridget looks back into the eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983). The photographs consist of:
- [Entrance to] The Sanatorium - Fort Qu'Appelle, July 6, 1979
- [Trades Shop at] The Sanatorium - Fort Qu'Appelle, July 6, 1979
- Bridget Moran standing beside a log house [Mary John's house?]
- Mary John, portrait - profile
- Bridget Moran and Mary John with their arms on each others shoulders
- Mary John wearing a blanket (blue with red caribou on back)
- Mary John, unidentified woman (Mary John's daughter?) and Bridget Moran in Mary's home
- Justa Monk, and Bridget Moran side by side in a bookstore
- Bridget Moran and Mary John in embrace [photo courtesy of The Citizen newspaper]
- Dinner party featuring Bridget and seven unidentified woman sitting around a table
- Bridget Moran standing beside a car
- Bridget Moran standing in front of Metlakatla Fire Department sign
- Bridget Moran standing in front of Metlakatla Lake (?)
- Unidentified woman standing in front of Metlakatla Fire Department sign
- Unidentified woman standing in front of Alaska distance signage
- Bridget Moran standing outside of St. Paul's Anglican Church Learning Centre
- View of two buildings in midground and large mountain range in background
- View of boats tied at a dock on a lack with a mountain range in the background
- Bridget Moran working on her computer
- Bridget Moran on a small boat, a slight wake can be seen in the water in the background
- View of village in background, lake in foreground
- View of lake and mountains in background
- Dog beside Bulkley River waterfall and traditional fishing territory in Moricetown Canyon
- Bridget Moran sitting on bench beside Bulkley River waterfall and "Montier Booth" in Moricetown Canyon
- Nisga'a Government Administrative Building
- Bridget Moran and unidentified man standing outside Nisga'a Government Administrative Building
- Bridget and two friends having lunch in Newton
- Two women standing in a mall
- Three women posing together for photo
- Landscape perspective featuring cross country skiing trails and farm land
- Village on a bay
- Bridget Moran standing beside a decorative fruit platter featuring a carved elephant
- River and power lines
- Coloured map of Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park
- Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park (?)
- Bridget Moran at beginning of suspension bridge featuring a sign reading "Use of bridge at your own risk" Gitwinksihlkw Band Council
- Sign: "Moricetown Canyon Rules"
- Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
- Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
- Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
- Bridget Moran and unidentified man standing in front of new building
- Unidentified [new] building
- Bridget Moran coming out of Long House entrance
- Farmland landscape
- Justa Monk autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elders in background
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran at a Justa: a First Nations Leader book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George, Paul Ramsay in background
- Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books, Prince George
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elder in background
- Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elder in background
- Bridget Moran and a group of three unidentified women
- Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring thunderbird and killer whale designs
- Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring killer whale design
- Bridget Moran outdoor portrait
- Bridget Moran indoor portrait
- Bridget Moran balcony portrait
- Justa Monk and Premier Mike Harcourt
- Bridget Moran in UNBC regalia for receipt of Honourary Law Degree (1995)
- Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
- Bridget Moran autographing Judgement at Stoney Creek at a book signing
- Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring thunderbird, wolf and killer whale designs
- Mary John receiving the Order of Canada (1997) for outstanding service to her community
- Bridget Moran with Mike Harcourt, both wearing cowboy hats (colour laser copy)
- Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
- Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
- 27 colour negatives featuring a trip to Metlakatla and Moricetown
- Envelope containing 15 duplicate photographs
- 25 colour negatives featuring Justa book signing event at Mosquito Books.
Unidentified woman stands between Mary John (on left) and Bridget Moran. Fireplace in background.
Woman stands in front of building with the sign "METLAKATLA FIRE DEPARTMENT 628-9307". Garage door visible on left.
Moran stands on sidewalk in front of building with signs reading "LEARNING CENTRE" and "ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH". Large iron bell sits in grass in foreground, forest in background. Photo believed to have been taken near Metlakatla Lake, B.C.
Photograph depicts dog seated on grass in foreground. Unidentified individuals visible below with fishing nets in waterfall area at Moricetown Canyon.
Photograph depicts two white buildings, one with the sign "Nisga'a Government Administration building". Road in foreground, vehicles and hills in background.
Photograph depicts sign in foreground outlining rules and restrictions for behaviour at Moricetown Canyon. Traditional fishing territory visible behind sign at waterfall in the Bulkley River, B.C. Highway and buildings can be seen 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.
Photograph depicts fishing territory at waterfall rapids in Bulkley River, B.C. Highway and buildings on opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts Moran standing with unknown man in front of building with large wood beams in entryway (see also item 2008.3.1.22.25 for image featuring Moran with this young man).
Photograph depicts unidentified building with large wood beams in entryway.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Crowd stands gathered around.
File consists of "A comparative list of general Indian and non-Indian Values" developed by Joann Sebastian Morris, revised 1987; "Making Indians in British Columbia" by Michael Kew, revised 1986; a photograph of "Fort George", courtesy of the Provincial Archives of British Columbia, Visual Records Division, Catalogue No. 96295; Negative No.: G-3097; Newspaper articles from The Prince George Citizen: "Indians behind bars: Figures are Shocking", "Commentary: Compensation Deal Attempt to Right Wrong"; British Columbia Heritage Series: Our Native Peoples: Dene (series 1, volume 9,) a Social Studies Bulletin published by the Department of Education, The Government of the Province of British Columbia, 1953.
File consists of article by The Free Press: "New Judgement on old book" by Frank Peebles, Oct. 4, 1998 and a reprint order form for customers of Arsenal Pulp Press.
File consists of a handwritten letter from Mayo Moran to her mother Bridget re: the "Justa" draft (April 6, 1994), an annotated draft of "Justa," "Land Claims" pamphlet produced by the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, and "Fort St. James Forest District Recreation Map" produced by the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests (Dec. 1991).
File consists of newspaper clippings:
- "Surrender" (The Georgia Straight, July 19-26)
- "The Kemano deal: scientists, salmon sacrificed" (The Watershed, Nov. 1993)
- "Carrier-Sekani people speak for the fish" (The Watershed, Nov. 1993)
- "Alcan bid rejected by Court"(Canadian Press, Sept. 26, 1994)
- "Kemano hearings concluded" (The Democrat, Autumn, 1994)
- "What's up with Kemano II" (The Democrat, Spring, 1994)
- "How Kemano deal came to happen" (The Prince George Citizen, Aug. 13, 1994)
- "Memos reveal Kemano project conflicts ; editorial comments" (The Prince George Citizen, Oct. 14, 1994)
- "Kemano battle shifts to Ottawa" (The Prince George Citizen, Dec. 9, 1992)
- "Scientists condemn Kemano deal" (The Prince George Citizen, May 27, 1994)
- "North must stick together to protect river" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 6, 1993)
- "Controversy clouds start of hearings" (The Prince George Citizen, Nove. 9, 1993)
- "Alcan explains contract" (The Prince George Citizen, July 15, 1994)
- "Fisheries chief stays out of Kemano controversy" (The Prince George Citizen, April 7, 1994)
- "Kemano hearings reconvene in city" (The Prince George Citizen, July 19, 1994)
- "Exemption on Kemano ruled illegal" (The Vancouver Sun, May 25, 1993)
- "Kemano opponents get federal cash" ((The Prince George Citizen, March 31, 1994)
- "Ottawa joins Kemano project inquiry" ((The Prince George Citizen)
- "Your Opinion" ((The Prince George Citizen, Oct. 28, 1993)
- "Kemano hearings almost at an end" (The Prince George Citizen, July 23, 1994)
- "Siddon proud of Kemano deal" (The Prince George Citizen, July 22, 1994)
- "Former fisheries minister testifies" (The Prince George Citizen, July 21, 1994)
- "Social, economic costs of Kemano described here" (The Prince George Citizen, July 20, 1994)
- "Siddon anticipated" (The Prince George Citizen, July 16, 1994)
- Editorial comment on the Kemano project by Carolyn Linden (The Prince George Citizen, July 16, 1994)
- "Pulp mill's effects debated" (The Prince George Citizen, July 13, 1994)
- "Farming issues raised at Kemano hearing" and "Float plane operators worried about project" (The Prince George Citizen, July 12, 1994)
- "Vanderhoof wary about Alcan plan" (The Prince George Citizen, July 11, 1994)
- "Natives seek..." (The Prince George Citizen, June 4, 1994)
- "Where will the power from Kemano..." (The Prince George Citizen, June 11, 1994)
- "Scientists testify at inquiry" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Threat to Tweedsmuir Park predicted"
- "Protesters disrupt inquiry" (The Prince George Citizen, June 24, 1994)
- "Power struggle" (The Weekend Sun, April 23, 1994)
- "Council rates Nechako 'most endangered river'" and "Alcan finds no evidence of PCB contamination" (Lakes District News, May 18, 1994)
- "Siddon wanted at hearings" (The Prince George Citizen, May 20, 1994)
- "Weed growth fears expressed" (The Prince George Citizen, July 8, 1994)
- "Chemical threat to river feared" (The Prince George Citizen, April 14, 1994)
- Newspaper advertisement: "Five things you should know about Kemano Completion" (The Weekend Sun, April 23, 1994)
- "Retired scientist says he was told to support gov't" (The Prince George Citizen, May 12, 1994)
- "Kemano opponents rifle paper" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Court rejects Kemano challenge" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 4, 1993)
- "Kemano probe called 'a sham'" (The Prince George Citizen, April 14, 1994)
- "Special Kemano 'deals' denied" (The Prince George Citizen, July 15, 1994)
- "Nechako warning 'ignored' in '86" (The Prince George Citizen, May 4, 1994)
- "Scientists say deal bad" (The Prince George Citizen, May 7, 1994)
- "Kemano in jeopardy, gov't hints" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Kemano inquiry promise sought" (The Prince George Citizen, July 14, 1994)
- "Kemano fight pledged" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Kemano report 'shocks' natives" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Single moms worst off"
- "Kemano won't be shut down" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 20, 1993)
- "Your Opinion" (The Prince George Citizen, Nov. 25, 1992)
- "Kemano queries keep group busy" (The Prince George Citizen, March 25, 1993)
- "Kemano project battle promised" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 5, 1993)
- "Indians get flooding settlement" (The Prince George Citizen, March 17, 1993)
- "A move to damn cabinet action in dam controversy" (Vancouver Sun, Jun 24, 1993)
- "Your Opinion" (The Prince George Citizen, April 7, 1993)
- "Fort Fraser folk just let it all hang out" (The Prince George Citizen, April 10, 1993)
- "Kemano answers demanded" (The Prince George Citizen, April 5, 1993)
- "Nechako 'worth more than a few lousy jobs'" (The Prince George Citizen)
- "Indians gather to reclaim heritage" (The Prince George Citizen, July 7, 1993)
- "Kemano hearings hit the road" (The Prince George Citizen, July 25, 1994)
- "Stand rapped" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 26, 1992)
- "Kemano-gov't conflict claimed" (The Prince George Citizen, April 11, 1994)
- "Natives could join inquiry" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 24, 1994)
- "Gov't kills Kemano project" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 23, 1995)
- "The Kemano decision" (The Prince George Citizen, Jan. 24, 1995)
- "Alcan breaks silence: Kemano decision criticized" and "Long, tiring battle over for Monk" (Prince George This Week, Jan. 29, 1995)
File also includes:
- River Views: Newsletter of the Allied Rivers Commission, vol.1, issue 2 (May. 1992) including Allied Rivers Commission "Policies and Objectives" (July 10, 1991) and "Nechako River winter flow comparison"
- River Views: Newsletter of the Allied Rivers Commission, vol.3, issue 1 (Nov. 1993)
- Blueprint: "Tanizul Timber Ltd. T.F.L 42, updated to 93 / 07
- Brian Gardiner, M.P. Campaign '93 Newsletter
- Gardiner Report - Update by Brian Gardiner, MP re: Fed must act on Kemano.
- Handwritten note by Bridget Moran re: Kemano project.
- Newsletter for the Nechacko Environmental Coalition, Edition 1:14 (Mar/April 1993)
- River Views: Newsletter of the Allied Rivers Commission, vol.2, issue 2 (March 1993)
- Information sheet re: public review of Kemano completion project.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Justa Monk / John Alexis Tachie Village / The Premier / Taken in Prince George, B.C. Jan 23/95 / 'The day Kemano 2 was killed'."
Photograph depicts Moran seated to right of Mary John at table displaying copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman'. Unidentified woman stands on left, bookshelves can be seen in background.
Photograph depicts Moran reading excerpt from her book while seated beside table in classroom. Unidentified man and woman can be seen sitting in chairs against wall in background.
Photograph depicts a First Nations family with two older girls both holding young children, two young boys and one older boy all posed for the camera on a porch.
Photograph depicts an elderly First Nations woman walking on a wooden walkway in front of a row of houses.