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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 an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, either tending to the barbecue or observing. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of three women and girl in ceremonial dress, standing outside in a field. Another woman, in everyday clothing, is talking to them. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC.

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 three women and girl in ceremonial dress, standing outside in a field. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. Based on details in similar images in this file, the photograph may have been taken at an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary.

Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of St. Michael's Indian Residential School, which stood in Alert Bay, BC until its demolition in 2015. This image shows the exterior and two thunderbird poles that stood at the entrance.

Portrait of an older man holding a carved and painted stick. The man is standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a group of women preparing salmon at a barbecue. The barbecue appears to be part of a larger event. A painted sheet is visible behind the women.

Portrait of two men in ceremonial dress, one of whom is holding a carved and painted stick. The men are standing in front of a painted board and sheet, in a filed in Alert Bay, BC. Based on the content of related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event and/or salmon barbecue.

Photograph of dancers at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of dancers at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a man wearing a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a young woman wearing a carved headdress. The woman may be Mildred Laurie. The photograph was likely taken at an event in Alert Bay, BC.