Large wooden plaque.
The plaque took over 5,000 hours to complete, from 1965 to 1967. Fifteen hardwood veneers were used including walnut, yew, maple, cherry, and mahogany.
The plaque depicts our ten provinces, each with a coat of arms that includes symbols of the provincial resources and manufacturing. Western provinces are on the left—when facing the plaque – and eastern provinces are on the right. All provincial coat of arms hang on a chain linking them together in the shape of an eagle watching over the provinces. Religion and government are represented with a church and the parliament buildings in Ottawa inside a face, representative of one—a complete nation with music, sport, industry and religion. On the maple leaf stalk there are two beavers.
The first Canadian house, a teepee, has two men seated inside—a First Nations man wearing a headdress and an RCMP officer in uniform, both smoking pipes, symbols of peace. A knot in the wood has been strategically placed by Mr. Dal Monte as the eye of the RCMP officer.
Large wooden plaque.
The plaque took over 5,000 hours to complete, from 1965 to 1967. Fifteen hardwood veneers were used including walnut, yew, maple, cherry, and mahogany.
The plaque depicts our ten provinces, each with a coat of arms that includes symbols of the provincial resources and manufacturing. Western provinces are on the left—when facing the plaque – and eastern provinces are on the right. All provincial coat of arms hang on a chain linking them together in the shape of an eagle watching over the provinces. Religion and government are represented with a church and the parliament buildings in Ottawa inside a face, representative of one—a complete nation with music, sport, industry and religion. On the maple leaf stalk there are two beavers.
The first Canadian house, a teepee, has two men seated inside—a First Nations man wearing a headdress and an RCMP officer in uniform, both smoking pipes, symbols of peace. A knot in the wood has been strategically placed by Mr. Dal Monte as the eye of the RCMP officer.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Date Range
1965-1967
Accession Number
2016.3.1
Biographical Notes
This plaque was created by Mr. Dal Monte to celebrate and honour his new home, Canada. Mr. Dal Monte conducted extensive research to learn about the provinces. He had always wanted to create inlay and thought of this project to commemorate the Canadian centennial. The new flag was being planned at the time, and Kitimat was multi-ethnic with 60+ nationalities represented and all working together.
Plaque with Northern Sentinel article (Wed. October 24th 2012) commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the Kitimat Hosipce and Palliative Care Association. Includes the newspaper header & title, photograph of current and past members, the article itself, and a list of people involved. Plaque is reddish-brown with gold trim.
Plaque with Northern Sentinel article (Wed. October 24th 2012) commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the Kitimat Hosipce and Palliative Care Association. Includes the newspaper header & title, photograph of current and past members, the article itself, and a list of people involved. Plaque is reddish-brown with gold trim.
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood
metal
Style
Tole painting
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on the mini-plaques.
Height
27.5 cm
Length
35 cm
Inscriptions
Margaret Kelly; Heather Lovett; Marianne Sweet, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, 'The Chapter,' Lynda Knol; Valerie Morton; Elaine Bjorgaard; Marlene Collier; Maureen Braun; Ruth Brady; Eleanor Kendell; Laura Schroeder; Joan Borycki; Ann Brown; Monica Brady; Sue Newton; Pat Young
Photo showing a plaque and certificate being awarded at retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photo showing a plaque and certificate being awarded at retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photo showing a plaque being awarded at a retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photo showing a plaque being awarded at a retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photo showing a certificate/plaque being awarded at retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photo showing a certificate/plaque being awarded at retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Kiwanis holds ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock, City Centre, June 3, 1967, a Centennial year celebratory project. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Kiwanis holds ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock, City Centre, June 3, 1967, a Centennial year celebratory project. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Photo showing a certificate/plaque being awarded at retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photo showing a certificate/plaque being awarded at retirement for: Wolfgang Mordek, Emil Camazzola, Dayal Patel, Dino Pereira, Leo Seppala, Mike Christmas, Ed Pocha, Pete Kelly, and Bob Burke-Smith.
Photograph of Kemano Township, in fall. View is looking across homes. There is a river on the left, and large mountains in the background. Photo is a scan.
Photograph of Kemano Township, in fall. View is looking across homes. There is a river on the left, and large mountains in the background. Photo is a scan.
