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One adult and two children are standing in a field with tents and other temporary structures. Clothes are hanging in the far distance.

[Camp and fish shed, Kispiox B.C.]

Kispiox, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: Miss Blackwood

UCCA, 1993.049P/115
View of multiple totem poles lined in front of wooden buildings. In the distance, there is a mountain.

Kispiox - one of the villages I serve

Kispiox, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

"I spend one day a week here, and one day a week in Kitsegukla. Contrary to general belief, the [Gitsxan] are still raising totem poles up here. Four or five are being made right now - and it is a vicious practice as it costs a fortune in terms of feasting and gifts to have one raised." -- note on back of photograph

UCCA, 1993.049P/119
Multiple totem poles in between wooden buildings.

Kispiox, Skeena River, B.C.

Kispiox, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/120
Multiple totem poles are in between wooden structures near grass and a dirt road.

[Kispiox village, Skeena River]

Kispiox, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: W.W.W. [Wrathall]

UCCA, 1993.049P/121
Indigenous youth dressed in suit and tie stands between two totem poles.

[Youth with totem poles at Kispiox, an Indigenous village between the Skeena and Naas Rivers]

Kispiox, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/122
Indigenous youth in a suit and tie is sittin on carved animal structure near a totem pole.

[Youth with totem poles at Kispiox, an Indigenous village between the Skeena and Naas Rivers]

Kispiox, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/123
Two Indigenous people dressed in suits and tophats are sitting on wooden porch. One is holding a carved cane, the other is holding an umbrella.

[Kispiox head Chiefs]

Kispiox, [19--?]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/124N
Two children are sitting on wooden fence next to a totem pole near water. In the distance mountains are covered in wispy clouds.

[Two children sit in front of a totem pole, Gitwangak]

Kitwanga, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/129
Two totem poles stand in front of a wooden building. A third pole can be seen behind the building.

Old Kasaan Totems

Kitwanga, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/130
Two people standing among a line of totem poles.

Totem poles, Skeena River, Kitwanga [Gitwangak], B.C.

Kitwanga, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/131
Five totem poles standing near a wooden building.

[Gitwangak] totems, G.T.P. Ry. near Prince Rupert, B.C.

Kitwanga, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/132
Scenes from Kitwanga, Skeena River, B.C.

Scenes from Kitwanga, Skeena River, B.C.

Kitwanga, 1931

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

UCCA, 1993.049P/134
A group of people are standing at the base of a totem pole that is tied off. A tall ladder is beside the pole.

Scenes from Kitwanga [Gitwangak], Skeena River, B.C.

Kitwanga, 1931

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

UCCA, 1993.049P/135
Two people in long coats are standing front of wooden fence, back facing, looking at carved animal sculpture.

Scenes from Kitwanga [Gitwangak], Skeena River, B.C.

Kitwanga, 1931

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

UCCA, 1993.049P/136
A boat is in the harbour. Wooden buildings are seen on the shore and the mountains are in distance.

Scenes from Kitwanga [Gitwangak], Skeena River, B.C.

Kitwanga, 1931

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

UCCA, 1993.049P/137N
A group of seven Indigenous people are carrying person on wooden stretcher. They are surrounded by wooden buildings.

[Indigenous group] bringing a patient to the Hazelton Hospital

Hazelton, [190-?]

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: Dr. H.C.W. Wrinch, Hazelton

UCCA, 1993.049P/333
A large group of Indigenous people are sitting or standing on wooden porch. A barrel is on the ground between them.

Waiting for [doctor], Hazelton

Hazelton, [190-?]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/334a
Group of Indigenous people are standing on rocky shore with bags. A boat is docked behind them.

[Indigenous Peoples] unloading from the "Mount Royal" at Hazelton : returning after the fishing season at Port Essington

Hazelton, [19--?]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/350
A overhead view of wooden bridge spanning high over narrow water.

[Hagwilget] bridge near Hazelton : span 160 ft

Hazelton, 1910

First Nation: Gitsxan

Photographer: Dr. H.C. Wrinch

UCCA, 1993.049P/351
Overhead view of snow-covered buildings, smoke is hanging in the air around chimneys.

Warming a cold-snap: Hazelton, B.C.

Hazelton, [19--]

First Nation: Gitsxan

UCCA, 1993.049P/352