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.

638 images

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

An Indigenous parent holds a child, while three other children stand in front. Behind them, a tree, wooden garage, and parked car are visible.

[Indigenous father with children]

[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/5-85

Marine missionaries of the Pacific Rev. George Knox stands with Chief Billy Assu of Cape Mudge (We Wai Kai) First Nation. Chief Assu wears a Chilkat Robe, headgear, and frontlet

[Chief Billy Assu and Rev. George Knox]

[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/5-86

Rev. George Knox stands with Chief Billy Assu of Cape Mudge (We Wai Kai) First Nation. Chief Assu wears a Chilkat Robe, headgear, and frontlet

[Chief Billy Assu and Rev. George Knox]

[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/5-87

Chief Assu has removed his headgear, showing it to Rev. Knox.

[Chief Billy Assu and Rev. George Knox]

[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/5-88

An Indigenous adult rows a canoe, three children are seated inside. Behind them, boats are visible in the background.

[Mother rowing canoe with three children]

[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/5-89

[Mother rowing canoe with three children]

[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/5-90

An Indigenous individual sits on a log outside.

[Indigenous individual sitting outside, 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/5-91

Adult sits with three children on the front porch of a home.

[Indigenous family on front steps of home, 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/5-92

A large group of Indigenous adults, children and youth sit alongside a white missionary, Rev. George knox on a log. One child sits on the ground. A canoes lies on the land before them.

[Open-air service for Cape Mudge Lighthouse camp]

[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/5-93

Marine missionaries of the Pacific A large group of Indigenous adults, children and youth sit alongside a white missionary, Rev. George knox on a log. One child sits with an adult laying on the ground. A canoes lies on the land before them.

[Open-air service for Cape Mudge Lighthouse camp]

[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/5-94

Marine missionaries of the Pacific A large group of Indigenous adults, children and youth sit alongside a white missionary, Rev. George Knox, who is playing a lap harpsichord, on a log. A canoes lies on the land before them.

[Open-air service for Cape Mudge Lighthouse camp]

[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/5-95