Photo showing part of the huge crowd which attended Logger's Day sports events Sunday watching the tree toppers in action. Suspended by their belts, the contestants were required to chop their way through the trunk with sharp-bladed axe.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Logging
(a)Loggers Day
Scope and Content
Photo showing part of the huge crowd which attended Logger's Day sports events Sunday watching the tree toppers in action. Suspended by their belts, the contestants were required to chop their way through the trunk with sharp-bladed axe.
Photo showing part of the huge crowd which attended Logger's Day sports events Sunday watching the tree toppers in action. Suspended by their belts, the contestants were required to chop thair way through the trunk with sharp-bladed axe.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Logging
(a)Loggers Day
Scope and Content
Photo showing part of the huge crowd which attended Logger's Day sports events Sunday watching the tree toppers in action. Suspended by their belts, the contestants were required to chop thair way through the trunk with sharp-bladed axe.
Photo showing The Cecilian Singers who will appear in Concert on Sunday, May 8, at Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School are shown above with their director, Mrs. Joyce Knight. Standing left to right, Mrs. H. Tkocz, Mrs. L. Truesdale, Mrs. L. Dobric, Mrs. R. Reid, Mrs. G. Noble, Mrs. M. St. Pierre, Mrs. S. Hicken, Mrs. J. Duck, Mrs. A. Sanderson, Mrs. W. Burbidge, Mrs. C. Simpson. Front Row, L/R Mrs. K. Strachan, Director Joyce Knight, Mrs. Ann Kerr. (sponsored by the Order of the Royal Purple- Kitimat Chapter).
Photo showing The Cecilian Singers who will appear in Concert on Sunday, May 8, at Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School are shown above with their director, Mrs. Joyce Knight. Standing left to right, Mrs. H. Tkocz, Mrs. L. Truesdale, Mrs. L. Dobric, Mrs. R. Reid, Mrs. G. Noble, Mrs. M. St. Pierre, Mrs. S. Hicken, Mrs. J. Duck, Mrs. A. Sanderson, Mrs. W. Burbidge, Mrs. C. Simpson. Front Row, L/R Mrs. K. Strachan, Director Joyce Knight, Mrs. Ann Kerr. (sponsored by the Order of the Royal Purple- Kitimat Chapter).
Photograph of Royal Order of the Purple Elks Club at the Aluminum City Telethon. In the middle on the right is Alice Holmes with Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Henderson, and Dorothy Cheyne (standing)
Photograph of Royal Order of the Purple Elks Club at the Aluminum City Telethon. In the middle on the right is Alice Holmes with Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Henderson, and Dorothy Cheyne (standing)
The Kitimat Chinese Association was founded in 1985. Their purpose was to connect all Chinese Canadians in Kitimat, with the local people too. They encouraged the members involved in the community to show and share Chinese culture with the people in Kitimat. Like activities in Multicultural Day, Canada Day, Canada Cancer Society's Relay of Life, etc. Every year they had three gatherings, summer picnic, Christmas and Chinese New Year. The association disbanded in December 2008 as most of the members got older and retired.
Custodial History
Donated by Huey-lin Wu
Scope and Content
1 photo album containing various photos from Kitimat Chinese Association events. Photos include-
Children and adults in traditional Chinese clothes
Traditional dances
Groups and children at the First Baptist Church
A meeting in a classroom
Radley Park picnic
Events at Frank Melanson Memorial Hall
Christmas events
New Years event 1997 (year of the ox)
Potluck Dinners
Flyer for Multicultural Festival Potluck Dinner and Performance 1997
Photo showing member of the Canadian National Soccer team entertaining Kitimat residents at St. Anthony's School. Four members were in town to show the finer points of soccer to players.
Photo showing member of the Canadian National Soccer team entertaining Kitimat residents at St. Anthony's School. Four members were in town to show the finer points of soccer to players.
The Kitimat Chinese Association was founded in 1985. Their purpose was to connect all Chinese Canadians in Kitimat, with the local people too. They encouraged the members involved in the community to show and share Chinese culture with the people in Kitimat. Like activities in Multicultural Day, Canada Day, Canada Cancer Society's Relay of Life, etc. Every year they had three gatherings, summer picnic, Christmas and Chinese New Year. The association disbanded in December 2008 as most of the members got older and retired.
Custodial History
Donated by Huey-lin Wu
Scope and Content
1 photo album containing various photos from Kitimat Chinese Association events. Photos include-
Potluck events
Christmas events
Children singing in microphones
Presenenting of plaques and Mount Elizabeth photo
Members playing games (darts, limbo, popping balloons?, biting apples on a string)
Members holding new born babies
A wedding photo
Well Done Certificate congratualtions to Chinese Canadian Association from the Mayor of Kitimat
Multi-cultural Day Food Fair
Radley Park picnics
tug-of-war at Radley Park
1991 Canada Day Food Fair stand
Northern Sentinel Article about $500 cheque donation from Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association
Northern Sentinel Article about Kwan and Lew Wing Hoy returning to Kitimat with their son Edward
Kids playing at Radly Park playground
Hirsch Creek Park picnic
Face photo board pictures
Children wearing Halloween costumes
Children and adults in traditional Chinese clothes
3 letters to the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association written in both Chinese and English.
June 4, 1985 - Association registration notice, Event Highlights (garage sale, Chinese food stand), Recreational Activities (outdoor picnic, Mah-Jong fun tournament, fishing tournament, call for member suggestions for hobbies and group activities), Member News (Mr. and Mrs. Kam Ping Chan baby birth annoucement, Mr. Andrew Lee car accident notice, Mr. and Mrs. Kam Wah Lee car accident notice). Back of letter includes member list for the association.
January 15, 1986 - Chinese New Year potluck party notice for feb 15. Includes info on entry, activities, expenses, and receipts.
New Year letter written by the association president Amy Mung thanking the members for their support and contributions, member totals, and encouraging members to get involved and support functions. Back of letter has 1985 report attached.
The Kitimat Chinese Association was founded in 1985. Their purpose was to connect all Chinese Canadians in Kitimat, with the local people too. They encouraged the members involved in the community to show and share Chinese culture with the people in Kitimat. Like activities in Multicultural Day, Canada Day, Canada Cancer Society's Relay of Life, etc. Every year they had three gatherings, summer picnic, Christmas and Chinese New Year. The association disbanded in December 2008 as most of the members got older and retired.
Custodial History
Donated by Huey-lin Wu
Scope and Content
3 letters to the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association written in both Chinese and English.
June 4, 1985 - Association registration notice, Event Highlights (garage sale, Chinese food stand), Recreational Activities (outdoor picnic, Mah-Jong fun tournament, fishing tournament, call for member suggestions for hobbies and group activities), Member News (Mr. and Mrs. Kam Ping Chan baby birth annoucement, Mr. Andrew Lee car accident notice, Mr. and Mrs. Kam Wah Lee car accident notice). Back of letter includes member list for the association.
January 15, 1986 - Chinese New Year potluck party notice for feb 15. Includes info on entry, activities, expenses, and receipts.
New Year letter written by the association president Amy Mung thanking the members for their support and contributions, member totals, and encouraging members to get involved and support functions. Back of letter has 1985 report attached.
Collection of items from the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association, showing activities, events, and community involvement, Photos + albums, VHS videos, and letters.
The Kitimat Chinese Association was founded in 1985. Their purpose was to strengthen ties between the Chinese-Canadian community and the rest of Kitimat by sharing Chinese culture and contributing to community events. They held three annual gatherings - Chinese New Year, Christmas, and a summer picnic - and participated in other activities such as Multicultural Day, Canada Day, and Canada Cancer Society's Relay of Life. The association disbanded in December 2008 as most of the members got older and retired.
Custodial History
Donated by Huey-lin Wu
Scope and Content
Collection of items from the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association, showing activities, events, and community involvement, Photos + albums, VHS videos, and letters.
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Height
9.8cm
Width
9.9cm
Accession Number
2021.43.6
Biographical Notes
Gerald Farina is the son of Joe Farina. He used to work for Alcan.
