An aluminum commemorative coin, on one side of the coin it has markings that say "20TH YEAR OF PRODUCTION ALCAN KITIMAT WORKS AUGUST 3RD 1974"
On the other side there is a picture of canada in the middle with markings that are placed in their respective areas reading "KITIMAT" and "ARVIDA" there are markings around the edges that read "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD"
An aluminum commemorative coin, on one side of the coin it has markings that say "20TH YEAR OF PRODUCTION ALCAN KITIMAT WORKS AUGUST 3RD 1974"
On the other side there is a picture of canada in the middle with markings that are placed in their respective areas reading "KITIMAT" and "ARVIDA" there are markings around the edges that read "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD"
An aluminum commemorative coin, one side has a picture of machinery there are markings around the edges that read "Kemano Power Operations Alcan"
On the other side there is a pictuer of a mountain in the middle, there are markings around the edge that say "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat works on in the 1954... and we're still going strong!"
An aluminum commemorative coin, one side has a picture of machinery there are markings around the edges that read "Kemano Power Operations Alcan"
On the other side there is a pictuer of a mountain in the middle, there are markings around the edge that say "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat works on in the 1954... and we're still going strong!"
Yellow coin with manitoba emblem in the middle, markings read "MANITOBA 1870 MANITOBA" on the other side there is a picture of a flower, markings read "PRARIE CROCUS PULSATILLE" sealed in plastic and secured with cardboard
Yellow coin with manitoba emblem in the middle, markings read "MANITOBA 1870 MANITOBA" on the other side there is a picture of a flower, markings read "PRARIE CROCUS PULSATILLE" sealed in plastic and secured with cardboard
An aluminum commemorative coin, on one side of the coin it has markings that say "20TH YEAR OF PRODUCTION ALCAN KITIMAT WORKS AUGUST 3RD 1974"
On the other side there is a picture of canada in the middle with markings that are placed in their respective areas reading "KITIMAT" and "ARVIDA" there are markings around the edges that read "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD"
An aluminum commemorative coin, on one side of the coin it has markings that say "20TH YEAR OF PRODUCTION ALCAN KITIMAT WORKS AUGUST 3RD 1974"
On the other side there is a picture of canada in the middle with markings that are placed in their respective areas reading "KITIMAT" and "ARVIDA" there are markings around the edges that read "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD"
Black ribbon with silver text rading "Canada Honours Year of the Veteran 2005. Top has gold crest with maple leaf in centre and crown on top with text Memoriam Eorum Retinebimus Legion. Bottom has image of gold maple leaf and red poppy.
Black ribbon with silver text rading "Canada Honours Year of the Veteran 2005. Top has gold crest with maple leaf in centre and crown on top with text Memoriam Eorum Retinebimus Legion. Bottom has image of gold maple leaf and red poppy.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Width
5cm
Length
17.5cm
Accession Number
2019.62.7
Biographical Notes
Moses Williams attended the Kitamaat Village Day School, and then the Coqualeetza Residential School until the age of fifteen. Army recruiters conscripted Haisla men into the Canadian Army and Moses went in 1945. He was sent by train to the Canadian Forces' training camp at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He never shipped out overseas and the war ended. Moses and his wife Kay married in 1950, shortly after she arrived to teach at Kitamaat. They moved to Terrace in 1964. Moses worked as a carpenter, brick layer and fisherman. His wife Kay taught at Northwest Community College.
Certificate honouring Moses Williams. Poppy image on bottom left corner, and gold seal on bottom right. In black frame.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
glass
plastic
Height
1.5cm
Width
28cm
Length
22cm
Inscriptions
In honor of those members of the Haisla Nation who gave of themselves and their families to serve our home and native land. In honor of Moses Williams. As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west-their spirits remain with us. Lest we forget from Haisla Nation
Accession Number
2019.62.15
Biographical Notes
Moses Williams attended the Kitamaat Village Day School, and then the Coqualeetza Residential School until the age of fifteen. Army recruiters conscripted Haisla men into the Canadian Army and Moses went in 1945. He was sent by train to the Canadian Forces' training camp at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He never shipped out overseas and the war ended. Moses and his wife Kay married in 1950, shortly after she arrived to teach at Kitamaat. They moved to Terrace in 1964. Moses worked as a carpenter, brick layer and fisherman. His wife Kay taught at Northwest Community College.
Commemorative aluminum plate featuring images of City Centre (lower), Kitimat River + bridge, Hrisch Creek + bridge, a ship at the dock, and an Alcan pot. Text on plate reads Kitimat B.C. Canada Aluminum CIty.
Commemorative aluminum plate featuring images of City Centre (lower), Kitimat River + bridge, Hrisch Creek + bridge, a ship at the dock, and an Alcan pot. Text on plate reads Kitimat B.C. Canada Aluminum CIty.
Off-white plate with a gold, scalloped rim and a brown image of the Haisla United Church in the center. Text reads: "Haisla United Church, Dedicated June 1976, Kitamaat Village, B.C."
Off-white plate with a gold, scalloped rim and a brown image of the Haisla United Church in the center. Text reads: "Haisla United Church, Dedicated June 1976, Kitamaat Village, B.C."
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on back.
Diameter
24 cm
Inscriptions
On back: maple leaf with scroll reading "Decorated in Canada," above text reading "22 K GOLD. CAN ART CHINA. COLLINGWOOD, ONT."
White plate with a gold, scalloped rim and a brown image of the First United Church in the center. Text reads: "First United Church, Kitimat, B.C. 1956-1986."
White plate with a gold, scalloped rim and a brown image of the First United Church in the center. Text reads: "First United Church, Kitimat, B.C. 1956-1986."
Physical Condition
Excellent
Condition Remarks
A few very minor marks (small dot on upper front rim, about 2.5 cm above word "First.")
Diameter
23 cm
Inscriptions
On back: maple leaf with scroll reading "Decorated in Canada," above text reading "22 K GOLD. CAN ART CHINA. COLLINGWOOD, ONT."
White silk ribbon given to Gordon A. Knight after he retired from The Bay, where he had worked as the Department Manager for Ladies' and Men's Wear, in November 1963. It bears the names of all his coworkers, including Ron McPhee, Store Manager for The Bay.
White silk ribbon given to Gordon A. Knight after he retired from The Bay, where he had worked as the Department Manager for Ladies' and Men's Wear, in November 1963. It bears the names of all his coworkers, including Ron McPhee, Store Manager for The Bay.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
silk
Condition Remarks
Very heavily creased. Top and bottom edges are fraying. Small brown stains near top (near the name "Eisner.")
Cast silver metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast silver metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast bronze metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast bronze metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
