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Item is an edited recording of a CBC television talk show pilot which features discussions with influential British Columbians, hosted by Charmaine Crooks. The first guest, community activist Jim Green on activism and community development; evictions caused by Expo '86 and his efforts to prevent them; his personal life and his accomplishments and vision. The second guest, artist George Littlechild, speaks about the artist's role in society; his past in foster homes and racism he experienced; his search for his own cultural identity; his Scottish and Plains Cree background; his art and inspirations; his spirituality; and his role models.

Item is an unedited recording of a CBC television talk show pilot which features discussions with influential British Columbians, hosted by Charmaine Crooks. The first guest, artist George Littlechild, speaks about the artist's role in society; his past in foster homes and racism he experienced; his search for his own cultural identity; his Scottish and Plains Cree background; his art and inspirations; his spirituality; and his role models. The second guest, community activist and affordable housing advocate/developer Jim Green, speaks about his position as Community Development Co-ordinator for the Ministry of Employment and Investment and political positions as a means to an end; his upbringing in the southern United States; his efforts to prevent evictions in Vancouver's east end prior to the 1986 Expo; his run for mayor, and his accomplishments and vision for the future. The remainder of the tape captures Charmaine Crooks rehearsing and/or discarded takes, introduction and exit takes eventually used in the edited show, and voiceovers for video profiles.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is a photograph taken by Paul Yee for use in the Saltwater City book.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger. Description on tape case: "Recorded by Socialist Worker Recordings in London, UK. Includes lecture by David Widgery and music by Bessie Smith & Billie Holliday."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks by Charan Gill, Punam Khosla, Roy Miki and Ron George. Description on tape case: "4 speakers speak at an event sponsored by the BC Organization to Fight Racism; Charan Gill is a BCOFR activist; Punam Khosla is from the India Mahala Association; Roy Miki is from the Japanese Redress Association; and Ron George is from the BC non-status Indian movement."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks by Marlene Nourbese Philips and Jim Wong Chu. Description on tape case: "From the forum, Without Voice: Racism in Writing and Publishing - This is tape 1 of 2; Speakers are: Marlene Nourbese Philips, the winner of the 1988 Casa de las Americas poetry prize; and Jim Wong Chu, author."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks by Charan Gill and [Marie Cooper]. Description on tape case: "Charan Gill is from the BC Organization to Fight Racism (and a long time NDPer); recorded by the co-op program Sumaiee Dhee Awaaz."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks by Sunera Thobani and Jeanette Armstrong. Description on tape case: "From the forum, Without Voice: Racism in Writing and Publishing - This is tape 2 of 2; Featuring Indo-Canadian writer Sunera Thobani and Native author/teacher Jeanette Armstrong."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks by Gary Cristall and Margo Kane. Description on tape case: "From Lies and Labels: A forum on race, ethnicity and the performing arts; This is tape 1 of 2; It includes the intro to the forum and features Gary Cristall and Margo Kane; followed by the first part of the session titled 'Vultures or Visionaries? The Producers' with Diane Kadota, Sal Ferreras and Donna Spencer."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks by Diane Kadota, Sal Ferreras and Donna Spencer. Description on tape case: "From the forum, Lies and Labels: A Forum on Race, Ethnicity and the Performing Arts; this is tape 2 of 2; continues with the session 'Vultures or Visionaries? The Producers' with Diane Kadota, Sal Ferreras and Donna Spencer."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of Brown Bagger featuring a talk by John Mohawk. Description on tape case: "John Mohawk, A.I.M. leader and editor of Akwasasne Notes (Mohawk paper from northern New York State); recorded at World Indigenous Peoples Education conference at UBC; Mohawk addresses the question of what is the appropriate form of education for indigenous cultures and societies."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks from a forum at the Women in View Festival. Description on tape case: "A forum held at the Women in View festival, Jan 19-Feb 4, 1990; Lorena Gale (moderator); Zainub Verjee (film producer); Margo Kane (actress); Yasmin Jiwani (communications); Leslie Komoro (Taiko drummer); Carmen Rodriguez (writer); This forum sheds light on common concerns, embraces differences and finds mutual links between artists from different cultures and disciplines; reel 1 of 2."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of Brown Bagger featuring talks from a forum at the Women in View Festival. Description on tape case: "A forum held at the Women in View festival, Jan 19-Feb 4, 1990; Lorena Gale (moderator); Zainub Verjee (film producer); Margo Kane (actress); Yasmin Jiwani (communications); Leslie Komoro (Taiko drummer); Carmen Rodriguez (writer); This forum sheds light on common concerns, embraces differences and finds mutual links between artists from different cultures and disciplines; reel 2 of 2."

Part is a recording of the first half of the program "We Came Here because this is a Peaceful Country."

Part is a recording of the first half of the program "A World of Difference."

Part is a recording of the second half of the program "A World of Difference."

Part is a recording of the second half of the program "We Came Here because this is a Peaceful Country."

Part is a recording of the first half of the program "Vancouver By Bus."

Part is a recording of the second half of the program "Vancouver By Bus."

Part is an audio recording containing the second part of a talk by bell hooks, including audience questions.

Part is an audio recording containing the first part of a talk by bell hooks, including audience questions.

Item is an audio reel containing speeches by Makeda Silvera, Suniti Namjoshi, Jeanette Armstrong, and Maria Campbell.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a program discussing immigration to British Columbia from China.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 124. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Introduction 2. Line-up and Eagles Music 3. Jingle and introduction [What is P.G. by Jim] 4. Skit: Chinatown without Chop Suey (only a section of it) 5. Music: 'We are the Children' T. Watada 6. Skit: Captain Vancouver 7. Community news 8. Chinatown Story Teller - Xmas 'St. Nick goo-day' 9. Community News and introduction of early Chinese-Canadian (soccer players) 10. Interview: Team Manager of the soccer team [Charles E. Louie] 11. Narration: Hong Kong Chinatown also music 'Hong Kong Chinatown' 12. Skit: 'Chest Hair' 13. Skit: Tommy Chong 14. Racism - music depicting this issue 15. Music: Bob Marley 16. '76 Election special 17. extro."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 149. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Equal Opportunity introduction 2. CASHRA (Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies) introduction 3. Interview: Ken Norman from CASHRA (Chairman of Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission) re: affirmative action, equal opportunity, human rights 4. Mid-break 5. CBA (Chinese Benevolent Association) Canada Day coverage 6. Introduction 7. Interview - Peter Joe, table tennis players 8. extro."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 17 hosted by Paul Yee. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Introduction - Pender Guy Jingle 2. Introduction of program 3. China Doll - Nancy - Racist Music Critique - discrimination 4. Chinese Canadian in Tennis - C. E. Louie 5. Community News 6. Freedom - Isley Brothers 7. Conclusion."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 150. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Jingle and introduction 2. Introduction to Downtown Eastside Women's Centre interview 3. Interview: Kathy Roebacy [Roback] by Colleen Wong (Downtown Eastside Women Centre) 4.Introduction - CASHRA (Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies) / MacLeod 5. CASHRA - Ruth MacLeod interview (Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission) 6. Community update: Pender Guy Disco Promo, CBA (Chinese Benevolent Association), Chinese Chess Tournament, CCC (Chinese Cultural Centre) Picnic 7. Extro."