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Elder Alfred Scow of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Nation providing greetings to the crowd.

Haida Elder Minnie Croft and UBC President Dr.David Strangway standing on either side of the plaque acknowledging the contributions of the donors to the First Nations Longhouse, facing the crowd.

Chancellor W. Robert Wyman and Chief Simon Baker of the Squamish Nation standing on either side of the plaque commemorating the opening of The First Nations Longhouse.

Chief Simon Baker presents William Bellman with a paddle for his donation to the project. Chief Simon Baker said of the paddle: "I give you this paddle to help you in the future. Don't leave home without it!" (The First Nations…

President David Strangway stands alongside Elder Vince Stogan as they unveil a plaque acknowledging that the University of British Columbia is located on Musqueam traditional territory.

Chief Simon Baker speaks to the crowd at the naming ceremony, arm raised. June Bellman is pictured in the back of the image holding the drum, gifted by Emily Baker.

Chief Simon Baker playing the drum gifted to William Bellman at the naming ceremony, while Willam and June Bellman stand alongside him.

Haida Elder Minnie Croft of the House of Skedans, Haida Gwaii, alongside her niece Terri-Lynn Williams give the name Haida name Kil Sli on Dr.David Strangway. Elder Minnie Croft said this about the name during the ceremony: "The name Kil Sil is…

"A Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en delegation bestows the name Wii Ax on James Wallace." (The First Nations Longhouse: Our Home Away From Home, p.14). On behalf of the Gixsan Nation of the Skeena River, Sm'oogit Niiyeesgiminuu, Mr…

UBC Vice President Dr.Daniel R. Birch receives the Cree Name Mitche from Elder Dr.Ahab Spence, witnessed by Kathy Louis and Elder Margaret White. Verna J. Kirkness said of the name "in the language of the Cree people [Mitche] means "Heart…

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,…

Oscar Swanson (president of the UBC First Nation's Student Association) alongside other students, present Elder Verna J. Kirkness with a button blanket. Oscar said of the of gift "On behalf of the students past, present, and future, we…

Alfie Waugh, of Chipewyan decent and from the Northwest Territories, spoke about his unique experience working on the Longhouse while a student at UBC (The First Nations Longhouse: Our Home Away From Home, p.19).

Deina Jules singing an honor song alongside Jo-ann Archibald and Judy (Golar) Nuualilta for the closing of the Opening Ceremonies.

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…

In the Sy-Wet-Tan great hall- At the final event of the grand opening, the celebration of cultures, a man dances as attendees play drums, seated in a circle. Located at the back right of the image: The Man and The Raven Housepost, carved by Stan…

In the Sy-wet-Tan great hall- At the final event of the grand opening, the celebration of cultures; an individual walks as performers move in a circle across the hall. Located in the back of the image is the Wolf and Wolf Pup Housepost, carved by…

In the Sy-Wet-Tan great hall- At the final event of the grand opening, the celebration of cultures; performers move in a circle across the great hall's floor. Located in the back of the image is the Wolf and Wolf Pup Housepost, carved by…

In the Sy-wet-Tan great hall-At the final event of the grand opening, the celebration of cultures; two participants perform, as one carries a mask.

Seated on the stage of the opening ceremony (ordered from left to right): Haida Elder Minnie Croft, Verna J. Kirkness, Premier Mike Harcourt, UBC President Dr.David Strangway, Chief Simon Baker, Maori Elder Rangimarie Rose Pere, UBC Chancellor…

Premier Mike Harcourt providing greetings to the crowd while UBC Chancellor Leslie Peterson and Elder Vince Stogan (front row, back) watch.

Maori Elder and Spiritual Leader Rangimarie Rose Pere from New Zealand providing greetings to the crowd.

Haida Elder Minnie Croft of the House of Skedans, Haida Gwaii and President David Strangway unveiling a plaque from acknowledging that the First Nations Longhouse is located on the traditional territory of the Musqueam people.