Kwakwaka’wakw

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

79 images

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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: Kwakwaka'wakw

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

A middle-aged white missionary, Rev. George Knox, puts up a notice on a building at Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island. An elderly Indigenous individual stands beside Knox looking towards the camera.

[Putting up notice at Quathiaski Cove]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-75

A group of six Indigenous children, including one infant held by another child. Behind, a middle-aged white missionary, Rev. George Knox, stands.

[Rev. George Knox with Indigenous children, Quathiaski Cove]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-76

A congregation of white and Indigenous individuals (adults and children) stand in front of a schoolhouse.

[Rev. George Knox with congregation at Granite Bay schoolhouse, Quadra Island, B.C.]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-77

Indigenous adults and children stand alongside Rev. George Knox outdoors. Chief Billy Assu of the We Wai Kai Nation stands centre.

[Rev. George Knox with Indigenous members of Quathiaski congregation]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-78

Indigenous adults and children stand outdoors alongside Rev. George Knox. Chief Billy Assu of the We Wai Kai Nation stands centre.

[Rev. George Knox with Indigenous members of Quathiaski congregation]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-79

A group of ten individuals stand before Granite Bay schoolhouse.

[Women's Association, Quathiaski congregation]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-80

[Women's Association, Quathiaski congregation]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-81

An Indigenous elder stands along an Indigenous adult, arm in arm. Behind, the Granite Bay schoolhouse is visible.

[Indigenous mother and daughter, Quathiaski Cove]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-82

Two Indigenous elders stand before Granite Bay schoolhouse.

[The first couple baptized at Cape Mudge Church : Mrs. Barker and James Powell]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-83

An Indigenous elder stands, looking outward, with hands in pocket of sweater.

[Elder looking out - wondering]

[1932]

First Nation: Kwakwaka'wakw

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

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

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-84