All Images – First Nations

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Images with the accession 1986.229 are part of the Denzil Ridout fonds.

Images with the accession 1993.049 are part of the From Mission to Partnership Photograph collection.

Images with the accession 1996.095 are part of the United Church of Canada. Division of Mission in Canada fonds.

Images with the accession 1998.165 are part of the Bessie French fonds.

661 images

An Indigenous child rows a canoe. The Melvin Swartout missionary boat is visible behind.

[Indigenous child rowing canoe in front of the Melvin Swartout, Campbell River]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-51

An Indingeous youth is in canoe with Rev. George Knox standing in the canoe. The Melvin Swartout missionary boat is visible behind.

[Indigenous child rowing canoe in front of the Melvin Swartout, Campbell River]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-52

[Indigenous child rowing canoe in front of the Melvin Swartout, Campbell River]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-53

An Indigenous adult and child on a sailboat sail next to a white marine missionary paddling a boat next to them. Trees and houses are in background.

[The Rendezvous and other boats along Campbell River]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-54

Various sailboats are anchored in the water. Trees are in the background.

[The Rendezvous and other boats along Campbell River]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-55

A paddle boat is being dragged by a sailboat. A person is standing in the stern of the boat. Trees are in the background.

[The Rendezvous and other boats along Campbell River]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-56

An adult and youth stand on a dock, the latter holds a rope to tie boat to dock. Cape Mudge is visible in the background.

[Sailors docking boat, Cape Mudge]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-57

Two Indigenous children row a canoe together. In the distance, community homes and a totem pole are visible.

[John Wesley Dix and George Ivan Dix rowing canoe, Cape Mudge]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-58

Cape Mudge is pictured in the background. In the foreground, a group of four are pictured. A white individual, likely Rev. George Knox, is perched on a wheelbarrow. Three Indigenous individuals stand to the right.

[Rev. George Knox speaks with three Indigenous individuals, Cape Mudge]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-59

A totem pole is situated in a grassy area in front of community homes in Cape Mudge. A white person is perched on a wheelbarrow next to the totem pole.

[Totem pole, Cape Mudge]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-60

Cape Mudge church and possible day institution building in background. In foreground, Rev. George Knox pushes a wheelbarrow. Eight children stand before Knox

[Rev. George Knox with Indigenous children by Walker Memorial Church and Cape Mudge Day School]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-61

Rev. Knox sits on a wheelbarrow, holding a plant while eight children stand watching. Church is in background.

[Rev. George Knox with Indigenous children by Walker Memorial Church and Cape Mudge Day School]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-62

Rev. Knox sits on a wheelbarrow, holding a plant while eight children stand watching. Church is in the background.

[Rev. George Knox with Indigenous children by Walker Memorial Church and Cape Mudge Day School]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-63

A group of children stand before two adults: Rev. George Knox and possibly Violet A. MacKay, in front of a church building.

[Indigenous children with day school teacher Violet A. McKay and Rev. George Knox in front of Walker Memorial Church [Quadra Island United Church]]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-64

Florence Knox stands next to small totem pole at Cape Mudge. Community houses and church is in the background.

[Florence Knox, Cape Mudge, B.C.]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-65

Rev. George Knox and another individual stand between three totem figures in Cape Mudge.

[Walkus Poles, Cape Mudge]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-66

[Indigenous burial box in shed]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-67

[Indigenous burial box in shed]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-68

[Indigenous burial box in shed]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-69

A middle-aged white missionary, identified as Rev. George Knox, carries a travelling bag and organ whilst walking.

[Rev. George Knox starting off]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-71