Naming Ceremony: William Bellman, Chief Simon Baker, and June Bellman Stand Together

Summary

Content type	Content type Image
Collection(s)	Collection(s) Contact Print: The Opening Ceremonies of the First Nations Longhouse

Abstract/Description

Description / Synopsis	Description / Synopsis William Bellman, Chief Simon Baker, and June Bellman stand facing the crowd at the naming ceremony as William Bellman receives the honorary name Xwi7xwa from Chief Simon Baker. William Bellman holds a paddle, gifted to him by Chief Simon Baker, while Chief Simon Baker holds a drum that his wife, Emily Baker, gifted to William and June Bellman.

Identifiers

Local Identifier	Local Identifier PC-020-003-007-22

Subjects and Classifications

Keywords	Keywords Elders
Subject Name Person	Subject Name Person Bellman, William Baker, Chief Simon Bellman, June

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Language	English
Authored by	ecolley
Name	Naming Ceremony: William Bellman, Chief Simon Baker, and June Bellman Stand Together
Authored on	2025-11-26
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English

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Naming Ceremony: William Bellman, Chief Simon Baker, and June Bellman Stand Together

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2025-11-26

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image/jpeg

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153762

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1000px

Height

667px

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