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 the construction of the ceremonial chairs (President's Chair and Chancellor's Chair) 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.
Video recording is a VHS recording of the making of the Ceremonial Chairs and Mace (Talking Stick) for the University of Northern British Columbia.
Consists of 1 edited and revised early draft of chapter for Prospering Together. Initial paper--which was subsequently heavily revised--was written by Lee G. Morrison and David Fish, and was entitled "Land Claims Settlement and the Devolution of Control of Health Services: The Health and Economic Report".
Consists of 1 later draft of chapter for Prospering Together, entitled "Chapter 7: Unlocking the Medicine Chest: the Implications of Transferring Control of Health Services to First Nations." Also includes 1 Laurier Institution brochure entitled "The Challenge of Diversity," and 1 cover letter. Cover letter, from Ann G. Roberts, Executive Assistant, Laurier Institution, asks Dr. David Fish to amend submitted chapter and then approve the final version for publication.
Consists of correspondence, contract, book prospectus, and curriculum vitae of assistant relating to Dr. David Fish's chapter for Prospering Together.
Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and other cabinet ministers paddling a birch bark canoe in the grass during BC Centennial celebrations in Prince George.
Originally mounted on poster with photographs 115.1, 115.2, 115.3.
Item is a print of a photograph of a stone totem pole at Metakatla taken between 1906 and 1908.
Item is a print of a photograph of a person poling a dugout canoe between 1906 and 1908.
Photograph depicts a family consists of a woman and four children standing underneath or next to a lean-to style tent. Meat is drying above the campfire and the head of a horse is visible in the foreground.
Photograph depicts a First Nations family consisting of a woman and four children standing underneath or next to a lean-to style tent. Meat is drying above the campfire and a horse's head is visible in the foreground.
Photograph depicts an unmarked First Nations gravesite featuring two crosses at Moberly Lake.
The poster lists the names of World War II Canadian Indigenous soldiers from Cheslatta, Lake Babine, Stoney Creek, Tl'azt'en Nation, Mcleod Lake, Lheit-Lit'en Nation, Stellat'en First Nation, Nak'azdli, Broman Lake, Telkwa, Nadleh Whut'en, Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, and Nazko. This poster was created by the Yinka Dene Language Institute.
Item consists of a letter written by John McCormick to a person named James; it is not made clear if James is a friend or relative. In both his letter to James, John McCormick makes several references to Victoria. His familiarity with Victoria suggests that he may have travelled from Victoria to Barkerville to mine for gold. In his letters to James, John McCormick describes having no money and living under poor conditions. He mentions the great fire that swept through Barkerville and that he lost nothing due to its distance from his house. McCormick also mentions that the Indians are dying quickly of Small Pox in Victoria.
This 16 page booklet includes illustrations and a program of events, along with a short history of Williams Lake, a short history of stampedes, a "Dude Dictionary", and a poem entitled "The Old Cow Puncher". Also includes a summary about the "Cariboo Indians" (possibly referring to the Secwepemc Nation and other First Nations near the Williams Lake area) contemporary to the time that contains information that is now considered inaccurate.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Catholic Bishop Fergus O'Grady on his retirement as Bishop of the local Catholic Diocese of Prince George. Discusses also the Oblate Missionary Order and their history in Northern British Columbia. Also discusses the founding of the Prince George College.
Sem títuloItem consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.
Sem títuloItem consists of typed transcript of interview with Ivor Guest discussing his early memories of Prince George as a river man and logging. Includes discussion of Cataline, and Quaw family.
Sem títuloConsists of an audio recording of George Meyers singing Redstone songs, recorded by Paul.
Consists of an audio recording of George Meyers singing Redstone songs.
Consists of an audio recording of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Henry and of Henry Sill in the Ulgatcho dialect (Carrier language) and the Bella Coola/Nuxálk dialect (Salishan language). [unconfirmed]
Consists of an audio recording made by Paul of Mr. Sammy counting to 10, Mrs. Sammy singing two songs, Mr. S. Lahal, and Mrs. T. Lulua.
Consists of an audio recording made by Paul of songs sung by Mrs. Danny William, Mrs. E. Sammy, Mrs. Peter William, and Mrs. Patrick Andy.
Consists of an audio recording made by Paul of Joseph Jeff, Old Ekks' son-in-law, asking questions of Old Ekks at Redstone.
Consists of copies of audio recordings made by Ginty Paul.
Consists of copies of audio recordings made by Ginty Paul.
Item consists of the Kohklux map originally created by Chief Chilkaht Kohklux of Tlingit in 1852. This is one of the earliest known maps of the southern Yukon. Map originally inserted into a book about the map.
Item is a presentation of research about the transfer of Aboriginal knowledge to early female scientists for Ainley's Social Science and Research Humanities Council (SSHRC) project, "Re-explorations: Gender, Science and Environment in the 19th and 20th Century Canada and Australia."
Inscription on back of photo: "Cree Indians gathered for Treaty Money. Peace River."
Photograph depicts an Indigenous totem pole. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Totems of Old Kasaan Alaska"
Photograph depicts three unidentified men standing in front of an Indigenous totem pole.
Photograph depicts three Indigenous totem carvings in front of various buildings on the shoreline.
Photograph depicts the interior of a church decorated with white streamers. Annotation on verso states: "Canada, B.C., Indian(?) Bella Bella Church decorated for Christmas by Indian "decoration""
Photograph depicts a totem pole and a tall wooden plant holder in front of a body of water.
Photograph depicts a totem pole along a shoreline with canoes overturned at its base. A forested area is visible in the background. Pole is likely on the territory of the Wuikinuxv Nation, also known as the Oweekeno Nation whose traditional territory includes the shores of Rivers Inlet and Owikeno Lake. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Indian Totem Pole, Rivers Inlet, B.C"
Photograph depicts a Haida crest carving on a wooden pole in front of a house. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Indian Totem Pole, Massett B.C."
Photograph depicts a First Nations cemetery built on a rocky shoreline.
Photograph depicts several houses and headstones built on a rocky shoreline with water in the foreground. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada, B.C. Bella Bella - Indian Missions. Indian Grave houses and monuments"
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.
Photograph depicts an unidentified Indigenous (Gitksan?) man standing on a porch behind a stone petroglyph found at Kispiox village along the Upper Skeena River. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Indian stone relic unearthed at Kispaiyeks Indian Village, B.C., Upper Skeena River".
Photograph depicts a group of First Nations girls posed for a photo with two women on what appears to be a boat. Possibly a Mission School class photo.
Photograph depicts a man in a suit posing for the camera in front of a tree. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Chief Dudeward Port Simpson B.C."
Photograph depicts an elderly First Nations women and First Nations man seated beside each other.
Photograph depicts three First Nations women facing the camera.
Photograph depicts a First Nations man seated on a chair beside his younger sister. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada B.C Indian mission Indian and his little sister"
Photograph depicts a First Nations woman standing in a cleared forest area.
Photograph depicts two First Nations boys posed for the camera in the forest.