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From the Archive #5

Khelsilem — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:00:01 +0000

Canoe at Eslhá7an

Photograph taken in circa 1893 at the village of Eslhá7an in North Vancouver. Traditional ocean-going canoes such as this are carved out of a single red cedar log. The style of canoe is called Ḵ’ex̱wúlh, noticible by the large protruding bow and the specially carved stern. These style of canoes are ocean-going canoes able to carry extended families and large cargo.

Source: Vancouver Archives

From the Archive #4

Khelsilem — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:00:58 +0000

People at Sen̓áḵw

Photograph shows (from left to right) Mary (Ímshelut), Jericho Charlie (Shínaltset), William Green, Peelass George, Jimmy Jimmy (Ḵw’átayalh) and Jack (T’ex̱wex̱wámḵn). One man in the photograph was a shaman and refused to have his photograph taken so his image is scratched out. Photograph taken in 1891.

Source: Vancouver Archives

From the Archive #3

Khelsilem — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:00:54 +0000

Mary Agnes

She was known by her English name Mary Agnes, but among her people known as Lix̱welút. She was the mother to the famous Sḵwx̱wú7mesh leader Hyas Joe (“Joe Capilano” as some called him). Photographed in 1939.

Source: Vancouver Archives

From the Archive #2

Khelsilem — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:00:44 +0000

Ch’ích’elxwi7ḵw

Photograph of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh village of Ch’ích’elxwi7ḵw (Seymour Creek, North Vancouver) in 1886.

Source: Vancouver Archive

Documentary: Stories From The Heart #6

Khelsilem — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:00:38 +0000

This six part Squamish Historical Society documentary opens a window on the Squamish Nation from the early 20th century to the present, through original video footage, archival and family photos and personal reminiscences.