Image shows the original Alert Bay Community Centre, also known as the Namgis Big House. This original Big House was constructed in 1966, and destroyed in 1997 by arson. A new building, with a nearly identical exterior wall, was raised in 1999.
Woman stands behind an outdoor salmon barbecue. The Alert Bay Community House with decorated wall can be seen in the distance and a black sedan is parked to the right.
View of Alert Bay, B. C. taken September 1954. Initials R S appear in lower right of card. Photo is an aerial view, so structures are difficult to distinguish.
Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress in a field. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958. Man in the front with the cedar necklace may be Mungo Martin.
Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress gathered in a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a woman in ceremonial dress sitting on a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. A stage is behind them. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a two women and a girl in ceremonial dress. The group has their backs to the camera, and are standing in a field. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. A stage is behind them. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress gathered in a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Portrait of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a person in ceremonial dress and a mask, standing on a pier in Alert Bay(?). Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that the photograph was taken at an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Photograph of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, and a woman in western clothing and sun hat, standing outside at an event of some kind. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Image depicts an overturned boat, on land, that has been partially carved. The boat sits in front of a newer wooden structure; another older wooden structure is visible in the top left corner of the image. See also item a033268.
Photograph of a group of children in ceremonial dress and a brass band in uniform, possibly preparing for a parade. They are standing outside, in Alert Bay, BC.