Item is an image of a street with buildings on the sides and a church at the end. There are three people walking the street coming towards the photographer and two people at the entrance of one of the buildings. According to annotations, photograph was taken in Lax-Kw'alaams (previously known as Port Simpson and Fort Simpson).
Two men sit in front of a tipi. The one on the left wears native clothing. The one on the right wears western style clothing and is writing in a book. Debris scattered in the grass in front of tipi.
Two men sit in front of a tipi. The one on the left wears native clothing. The one on the right wears western style clothing and is writing in a book. Debris scattered in the grass in front of tipi. This view closer up than image a032835.
A man, several women, and two children stand in front of a large tipi. They wear a mix of native and western clothing. Several tipis and tents in background and mountains in the distance.
View of several tipis, including some without covers. At least one structure appears on the left side of the image. Brush and hills are visible in the distance.
Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Photograph of former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife at an event in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse. Michener is standing and holding a carved pole. Title based on annotations in the album that originally housed this print.
Photograph of former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife at an event in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse. The couple is standing with others in ceremonial dress beneath two thunderbird poles. Title based on annotations in the album that originally housed this print.