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The Stoney Indians

Description of the Stoney Nakoda Nation, likely from the perspective of Telfer. Includes observations about the Stoney reserve, homes, seasonal activities, payments to the Stoney from the federal government and the Calgary Power Company, dress, gender dynamics, religion, food, the Annual Singing Festival, and names.

The 'squirrel' examines log from all angles

Image is of Norman standing on top of canoe log to examine it from various angles. Isaac, Ron, and Chip watch from below. Several totem poles and part of the crane can be seen in the background.

The spirit quest

Display for the museum. Possibly for the exhibit "The Shaman of the Northwest Coast." Shows several items including ornaments, a drum, and a pipe.

The South West

Display for the Museum of Anthropology. Uncertain relation to exhibits. Shows blankets, bowls, and other objects.

The South West

Wider view of a display from the old Museum of Anthropology. Uncertain relation to exhibits. Textiles, figures, pottery, and other items.

The Shaman Northwest Coast

Display for an exhibit. Likely for "Tribal Control of the Supernatural." Displays several items including a staff, carved figures, and rattles. A Sxwayxwey mask is visible in the far right corner of the image.

The sea plane, "Beaver"

An image showing people standing on a dock next a to a sea plane with a boat nearby. Another plane in taking off in the background. According to the documentation included with the filmstrip, the description of the image states "Waiting for the afternoon scheduled flight of a "Beaver" float plane. Float planes come in twice a day (weather permitting) and bring passengers, freight, and mail."

The school boat, "Betsy"

An image of children sitting on a docked boat, other children standing and walking on the dock. According to the documentation included with the filmstrip, the description of the image states "Everyone going home on the school boat/fish boat "Betsy." The boat brings the children to school at nine o'clock and takes them home at three o'clock."

The ritualist

Display for an exhibit. Likely for "Tribal Control of the Supernatural". Prominently displays four Sxwayxwey masks.

The Princess Marguerite

Image of the steamship the Princess Marguerite sailing in the Georgia Strait. The Princess Marguerite was built for the B.C Coast Service by the Fairfield Company of Glasgow, Scotland. It commonly sailed the Seattle-Victoria-Vancouver triangle.

William Carr

The Princess Marguerite

Image of the steamship the Princess Marguerite sailing in the Georgia Strait. The Princess Marguerite was built for the B.C Coast Service by the Fairfield Company of Glasgow, Scotland. It commonly sailed the Seattle-Victoria-Vancouver triangle.

William Carr

The Princess Marguerite

Image of the steamship the Princess Marguerite sailing in the Georgia Strait from a distance. The Princess Marguerite was built for the B.C Coast Service by the Fairfield Company of Glasgow, Scotland. It commonly sailed the Seattle-Victoria-Vancouver triangle.

William Carr

The Pacific Passage

Image depicts the exhibition The Pacific Passage installed at the Vancouver International Airport. The focal point of the photograph is Hetux, a large Thunderbird sculpture created by artist Connie Watts (Nuu-chah-nulth, Gitxsan and Kwakwaka'wakw).

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