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- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
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Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
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- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
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Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
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- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
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- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1968, 1968
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1968, 1968
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1968, 1968
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
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Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
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- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Profile: Killer Whale and Hok Hok Monument
- Description
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Side profile: This monument appears to be of a killer whale with a hok hok bird on its back. There is a board wedged between the dorsal fin of the whale and the beak of the bird to help support the weight of the beak. The whale's pectoral fins rise along each side of the bird. A flag pole also appears to be rising from the birds head and may have
Show moreSide profile: This monument appears to be of a killer whale with a hok hok bird on its back. There is a board wedged between the dorsal fin of the whale and the beak of the bird to help support the weight of the beak. The whale's pectoral fins rise along each side of the bird. A flag pole also appears to be rising from the birds head and may have been used for ceremonial banners.
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- ca. 1950, 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1955
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
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Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
Show less - Date
- 1967, 1967
- Title
- Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
- Description
-
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on
Show moreGwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada’enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or “People of the oolichan place”. It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet.
Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially difficult to access and was situated in such a way that the authorities could not approach by day or night without being seen or heard.
Gwa'yi is also the setting for the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name".
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- 1967, 1967