Celebration of Cultures Preformace

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Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere Leading the Opening Ceremony Crowd in Song
Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere Leading the Opening Ceremony Crowd in Song
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Haida Elder Minnie Croft and President Dr.David Strangway Facing the Crowd
Haida Elder Minnie Croft and President Dr.David Strangway Facing the Crowd
Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker Unveiling a Plaque
Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker Unveiling a Plaque
Premier Mike Harcourt Greeting the Crowd at the Opening Ceremony
Premier Mike Harcourt Greeting the Crowd at the Opening Ceremony
Attendees of the Opening Ceremony of the First Nations Longhouse
Attendees of the Opening Ceremony of the First Nations Longhouse
Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker Facing the Crowd
Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker Facing the Crowd

Celebration of Cultures Preformace

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Content type
Image
Collection(s)
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Contact Print: The Opening Ceremonies of the First Nations Longhouse
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Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
At the final event of the grand opening, the celebration of cultures, a individual stands in the middle of attendees seated in a circle. Located at the back of the image are two houseposts: The Wolf and Wolf Pup Housepost (left) carved by Gitxsan Chief Walter Harris and his son Rodney. The Man and The Raven Housepost (right), carved by Stan Bevan, Tahltan-Tlingit-Tsimshian, and Ken McNeil, Tahltan-Tlingit-Nisga'a.
Local Identifier
Local Identifier
PC-020-003-007-33
Summary
Content type
Content type
Compound Object
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
First Nations House of Learning Grand Opening
Resource Type
Resource Type
Photograph
Genre
Genre
black and white photograph
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Contact Print Containing Images From the Opening Ceremony of the First Nations Longhouse
Target Audience
Target Audience
general
Conference/Events
Conference/Events
First Nations House of Learning Grand Opening
Extent
Extent
1 photograph, black and white, 4x3cm
Reformatting Quality
Reformatting Quality
access
Digital Origin
Digital Origin
digitized other analog
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT
Keywords
Keywords
First Nations Longhouse (Vancouver, B.C.)--History, First Nations House of Learning, Indian Architecture--British Columbia--Vancouver, First Nations--University of British Columbia, University of British Columbia--First Nations programs
Subject Topic
Subject Topic
First Nations
Subject Name Organization
Subject Name Organization
First Nations House of Learning (FNHL)
Temporal Subject
Temporal Subject
1993 May 23
Geographic Subject
Geographic Subject
British Columbia--Vancouver
Hierarchical Geographic Subject
Hierarchical Geographic Subject
Canada
British Columbia

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“Contact Print: The Opening Ceremonies of the First Nations Longhouse”. Black and white photograph. First Nations House of Learning Grand Opening. Accessed November 28, 2025. https://ubcischool.arcabc.ca/first-nations-house-learning-grand-opening/contact-print-opening-ceremonies-first-nations-longhouse.
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Celebration of Cultures Preformace
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Naming Ceremony: UBC President Dr.David Strangway Is Given the Haida Name Kil Sil by Elder Minnie Croft
Naming Ceremony: UBC Vice President Dr.Daniel R. Birch Receives the Cree Name Mitche from Elder Dr.Ahab Spence and Verna J. Kirkness
Oscar Swanson and Students Present Elder Verna J. Kirkness with a Button Blanket
Alfie Waugh Sharing His Experience With The Longhouse
Deina Jules Singing an Honor Song
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Celebration of Cultures Preformace
Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere Leading the Opening Ceremony Crowd in Song
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Celebration of Cultures Performance
Haida Elder Minnie Croft and President Dr.David Strangway Facing the Crowd
Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker Unveiling a Plaque
Premier Mike Harcourt Greeting the Crowd at the Opening Ceremony
Attendees of the Opening Ceremony of the First Nations Longhouse
Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker Facing the Crowd
Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere Greeting the Crowd
Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere Leading the Open Ceremony Crowd In Greeting
Robin Woodhead Greeting the Crowd
Elder Alfred Scow of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Nation Greeting the Crowd
UBC President Dr.David Strangway and Elder Vince Stogan Standing on Either Side of The Plaque
Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere Leading the Opening Ceremony Crowd In Greeting
Naming Ceremony: Chief Simon Baker Speaking To Attendees
Haida Elder Minnie Croft and President David Strangway Unveiling a Plaque
Naming Ceremony: Cheif Simon Baker Presenting William Bellman with a Paddle
Haida Elder Minnie Croft and President Dr.David Strangway Shaking Hands
Naming Ceremony: Chief Simon Baker Plays a Drum
Naming Ceremony: William Bellman, Chief Simon Baker, and June Bellman Stand Together
Naming Ceremony: James Wallace Receives the Gixsan Name Wii Ax

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