Photograph shows a totem pole with a radio antenna

Item is a photograph showing a wooden grave house structure. Typed caption on back of print states, "Ancient grave - Musqueam reserve made of ancient cedar shakes patched & repaired by boards and the windows are modern. 6 generations are buried in this grave. The bodies are on top of the ground, not buried. 1942."

Item is a photograph showing a wooden grave house surrounded by vegetation. Typed caption on back of print states "Ancient Indian grave Musqueam reserve. 6 generations are in this grave-bodies are not buried in the ground but on top inside-house. 1942."

Item is a photograph showing a wooden grave house surrounded by vegetation. Typed caption on back of print states, "Ancient Indian grave Musqueam reserve. Ancient cedar shakes. 6 to 7 generations of Indians [Indigenous people] buried above ground inside this grave. 1942."

Item is a photograph showing Andrew (Andy) Paull, Sister Joannes (left) and Sister Hieronymie (right) watching Willie Nahanee (left) and Michael James (right) playing at recess.

Item is a photograph showing four small boats pulled up alongside a dock and Indigenous labourers moving salmon. Two people in another rowboat and other dock structures are visible in the background.

Head and shoulders portrait

Full-length portrait showing the daughter of Carlity of Quatsino Tribe in a cedar bark and sea shell costume

Photograph shows a woman setting off to dig clams

Item is a photograph showing August Jack Khahtsahlano standing at a microphone. Another rededication official is directly behind him (out of view) and his nephew William August is also on stage in the background.

Item is a photograph showing August Jack Khahtsahlano standing at a microphone. Another rededication official is directly behind him (out of view) and his nephew William August is also on stage in the background.

Film is a promotional video for the province of British Columbia. Focusing on different sections of the province in turn the video highlights the features and tourist attractions of each. According to the donor this is most likely the original of the final production with sound and image. Director Mike [Michael] Collier; cinematography Norm Keziere, Dave Geddes, Bob Asgeirsson, Bill Rounds, Tommy Tompkins, and John Anderson; editor Rober Brandreth-Gibbs; research Sharon McGowan; narration script Don White and Sharon McGowan, narrator Art Hives; video services Post Haste Video; film lab Alpha Cine Services; sound mix Pinewood Studios; special thanks to Tourism British Columbia. Produced by Yaletown Productions. b&w 00:10:57-00:11:04 and 00:18:47-00:19:22.

Film is a promotional video for the province of British Columbia this version has Japanese narration. Focusing on different sections of the province in turn the video highlights the features and tourist attractions of each. According to the donor this is most likely the original of the final production with sound and image. Director Mike [Michael] Collier; cinematography Norm Keziere, Dave Geddes, Bob Asgeirsson, Bill Rounds, Tommy Tompkins, and John Anderson; editor Rober Brandreth-Gibbs; research Sharon McGowan; narration script Don White and Sharon McGowan, narrator Art Hives; video services Post Haste Video; film lab Alpha Cine Services; sound mix Pinewood Studios; special thanks to Tourism British Columbia. Produced by Yaletown Productions. Ends with an advertisement for 'Canada's Best Selling Video Postcard Series.' b&w 00:10:57-00:11:04 and 00:18:47-00:19:22.

Item is a photograph showing Principal George Raley and Chief William (K'Hhalserten) Sepass of Skowkale (Sq'ewqeyl) First Nation standing on either side of a totem figure. The entrance to the Coqualeetza Residential School is behind them.

Item is a postcard printed with an image of a totem pole, possible the Thunderbird House Totem Pole at Stanley Park.

Part is a recording of the first half of the program "Native Education in B.C" produced by Patrice Leslie.

Part is a recording of the second half of the program "Native Education in B.C" produced by Patrice Leslie.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of Bellingham's sixteenth Coronation Ball, 'Coronation 1997: Fashion Victims'.

Contents index:
(00:30) Betty Desire - Canadian and US National Anthems
(03:40) MCs Dusty Ryane and Vanessa Vale Lake - intros
(07:00) Al Houston (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(12:10) Leather Parade
(15:20) Introduction of videographer Jim de Young
(19:55) Robert Surreal - song
(25:25) Vanessa Vale Lake - song
(33:00) Rick Desire - song
(39:40) Lila - song
(47:00) Brentwood Slide - song
(54:30) Iwanna Slide - song
(1:00:00) Introductions of guest courts
(1:10:30) Peter Storm - song
(1:13:30) Tina Rocker - song
(1:19:50) Roxanne, [Karma St. James], and [?] - song
(1:30:00) Sable Lake - intro
(1:30:40) Mandy Kamp - intro
(1:32:30) Pearl - intro
(1:32:45) Rochelle - intro
(1:33:00) Dusty Ryane - intro
(1:33:10) Mama Karen Vander Vogue- intro
(1:33:33) Diana Rose - intro
(1:33:55) Crema - intro
(1:34:15) Judy Jive Vander Vogue - intro
(1:35:40) Court of Denver Colorado - intro
(1:44:20) Gretchen [Von Grouse] - song
(1:49:50) Dusty Ryane - song
(1:59:45) Pearl -song
(2:07:45) [Geisha Star?]
(2:10:20) Court of Washington State - intros
(2:22:15) Court of Tacoma - song
(2:30:00) Celita Slide - song
(2:41:30) [JC] Superstar - song
(2:45:00) Kahlua Ice - song
(3:00:00) Brentwood Slide - song
(3:09:30) Iwanna Slide - song
(3:30:00) Crowning of Lila and Rick Desire as Empress and Emperor

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the In/Out of Town Show at Rumours Nightclub in Bellingham, Washington.

Contents index:
(00:00) Sable Lake and Sandy [Man] - MCs
(01:15) Miss Annie - song
(08:30) Betty Desire - song
(13:30) Serena Starr - song
(17:30) Pearl D'Abolonia - song
(23:00) Grace - song
(28:00) Al Houston (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(32:05) Miss Kitty - song
(35:05) Peter Storm - song
(38:45) Ivana - song
(47:30) Rick Desire - song
(52:20) Sable Lake - song
(57:45) Mike Ice - song

Item is a newsreel film documenting Bing Crosby's visit to Vancouver in 1948. The film contains footage of Bing Crosby at City Hall receiving the Key to the City from Alderman J.D. Cornett; performing at Sunset Community Centre site and turning the sod at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building; attending a Squamish First Nations ceremony at the Forum where he was made "Chief of Thunder Voice"; and playing golf at the Capilano Golf Club.

J.S. Matthews' notes with print or negative in Archives.

Item filed under Musqueam. Courtesy of Pam Chambers.

Inscription on print "Indian children at school"

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the event 'Breaking of the Bannock - GVNCS '95' at the Dufferin Hotel, sponsored by the Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society.

Contents index:
(00) Josie Mae (MC) introduces BeBe Bear (Maquinna), White Fox 2 Princess Connie and Sarah Blanket
(3:50) BeBe Bear - song
(8:35) Iris - song
(14:00) Wanda Fuca - song
(19:00) Ivan Le Fleur - song
(23:50) Ms. Adrian - song
(27:05) Sarah Blanket - song
(31:45) Connie - song
(36:00) Kaydee [K.D.] - song
(39:35) Slowly But Shirley - song
(43:45) John Taylor - song
(48:00) Dana Lee Phillips - song
(51:35) Ms. Adrian - song
(57:00) Ruby Stone - song
(1:01:25) Josie Mae - song
(1:11:50) Breaking of the Bannock with other Vancouver societies, title holders and the audience
(1:16:10) Sumi Sashay - song
(1:20:20) Al Houston - song
(1:26:00) Chris Sands announces Names Quilt exhibit at Native Cultural Centre
(1:28:20) Latoya - song
(1:34:30) Byron Longclaws - song
(1:39:10) Kristy Krunt - song
(1:42:40) Diana Rose - song
(1:47:20) Glen (Mr. Gay Vanc.) - song
(1:54:10) Tara Nova - song
(1:59:55) Hot Rod - song
(2:01:45) Holly Bear - song
(2:06:55) Brodie Vickers - song (cut off)