One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Wooden totem pole carved by Henry Robertson. Figures from bottom up: small humanoid held by a bear, humanoid head with tall hat, bear with frog in mouth, humanoid head with eagle on top. The base is square. The wood is dark brown with a very prominent grain. The figures are partially painted in shades of reddish-brown, green, and black.
Wooden totem pole carved by Henry Robertson. Figures from bottom up: small humanoid held by a bear, humanoid head with tall hat, bear with frog in mouth, humanoid head with eagle on top. The base is square. The wood is dark brown with a very prominent grain. The figures are partially painted in shades of reddish-brown, green, and black.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
A few minor scuff marks on base. Nose of one of the figures chipped off but has been repaired. The bottom of the base has some cracks in it, and the wood is starting to be discoloured around the nails.
Height
65 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
"HR", "KEMANO B.C." on back
Date Range
[1970s-1980s?]
Accession Number
2024.9.2
Biographical Notes
Henry Robertson (1934-2016), aka Ga-ba-baawk, was a Haisla carver from Kemano/Kitamaat, B.C.
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
