In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Necklace with metal coins at the bottom, and hanging metal bits. First coin, and two smaller coins above feature the crest of Peru. Next two coins feature images of llamas, with the crest of Peru on the back. Above the coins are green and patterned beads and metal faces, and then a black cord.
Necklace with metal coins at the bottom, and hanging metal bits. First coin, and two smaller coins above feature the crest of Peru. Next two coins feature images of llamas, with the crest of Peru on the back. Above the coins are green and patterned beads and metal faces, and then a black cord.
Small carved halibut pendant based on the story of fishing with Yalthgwaawiis (Francis Williams). The pendant carving depicts the scene of him being pinned under a large halibut he just caught in a canoe.
Small carved halibut pendant based on the story of fishing with Yalthgwaawiis (Francis Williams). The pendant carving depicts the scene of him being pinned under a large halibut he just caught in a canoe.
Two identical round convex pendants, silver in colour, with design showing two birds (ravens or eagles?) curving around a central point. Back has both a loop for attaching to a necklace and a pin for fastening to clothing.
Two identical round convex pendants, silver in colour, with design showing two birds (ravens or eagles?) curving around a central point. Back has both a loop for attaching to a necklace and a pin for fastening to clothing.
Small engraved pendant made of mixed gold. Roughly rectangular in shape, with a curved top edge; slightly convex. Front depicts (from top to bottom) a sun, canoe, bird (loon?), and a eulachon fish in water. Back has a small loop for a chain.
Small engraved pendant made of mixed gold. Roughly rectangular in shape, with a curved top edge; slightly convex. Front depicts (from top to bottom) a sun, canoe, bird (loon?), and a eulachon fish in water. Back has a small loop for a chain.