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Shown in the photograph are two buildings occupying part of the perimeter of the Grand-Place, which is the central square in Brussels. On the left is Le Sac (in Dutch, Den Sack, or in English, the Bag); on the right is La Brouette (in Dutch, Den…

The Leal Senado Building (Edifício do Leal Senado) was built in 1784 and was the seat of Macau's government until 1999 [Source: Leal Senado Building. (2025, Nov 13). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leal_Senado_Building] Peter da…

Kathleen da Silva sits on the ledge of a fountain in the garden at Leal Senado. Annotation on slide reads, "Garden Leal Senado | 28-5-66." Image processing: reduced noise, adjusted colour temperature.

Tourists onboard a passenger ferry gaze a group of buildings on the banks of the Rhine River. Green rolling hills appear in the background. Annotation on slide reads, "Rhine Valley houses." Image processing: rotated, cropped.

Overlooking a side view of the Ruins of St. Paul's (Ruínas de São Paulo) from a hill. Views of other buildings, the ocean, and mountains are in the background. Annotation on slide reads, "S. PauIo side view | 5/66." Image processing:…

A view of Macau from a rooftop. Overlooks rooftops of other buildings and mountains in the background. Annotation on slide reads, "Scene | 5/66." Image processing: reduced noise, adjusted colour temperature, adjusted saturation.

View of rooftops, ocean, and mountains. Annotation on slide reads, "Macau roof top view." Image processing: reduced noise, adjusted colour temperature.

An opulent chamber inside the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, featuring a grand piano, a vase of dried flowers, a large mirror and a mantle clock. All of these objects are ornate and gilded. Built in the 16th century, the Royal Palace of Aranjuez is one…

A photo of the Alcázar fortress of Toledo, which dates from the 16th century. A bus can be seen driving up the hill in the distance. Annotation on slide reads, "Toledo Alcazar / Most elegant structure of the 16th century." Image processing…

Contact Print Containing Images From the Opening Ceremony of the First Nations Longhouse

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.

"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…

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).

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…

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…

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…

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.

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 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…

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,…

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…