Photograph of a group of children in ceremonial dress and a brass band in uniform, possibly preparing for a parade. They are standing outside, in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress in a field. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958. Man in the front with the cedar necklace may be Mungo Martin.

Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress gathered in a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.

Photograph of a woman in ceremonial dress sitting on a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.

Photograph of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. A stage is behind them. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.

Photograph of a two women and a girl in ceremonial dress. The group has their backs to the camera, and are standing in a field. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.

Photograph of a group of women preparing salmon at a barbecue. The barbecue appears to be part of a larger event. A painted sheet is visible behind the women.

Portrait of two men in ceremonial dress, one of whom is holding a carved and painted stick. The men are standing in front of a painted board and sheet, in a filed in Alert Bay, BC. Based on the content of related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event and/or salmon barbecue.

Photograph of dancers at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of dancers at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a man wearing a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

A man and female child pose with a patriotically decorated bicycle that includes a de jure flag. The child wears a headband and some native clothing. Other people, a pickup truck, and a building are visible in the background.

Masks and headdresses on display. The caption for this image says that the display is at the Vancouver Centennial Museum but the images looks more like a display from Man and His World in Montréal.

Chilkat blanket from the Museum of Anthropology on display at the Vancouver Centennial Museum for its opening exhibition.

Pioneer display from the Vancouver Centennial Museum's opening exhibition. This exhibition was curated by the Museum of Anthropology.

Pioneer display from the Vancouver Centennial Museum's opening exhibition. This exhibition was curated by the Museum of Anthropology.

Kitchen implements from the pioneer gallery of the Vancouver Centennial Museum's opening exhibition. This exhibition was curated by the Museum of Anthropology.

Pioneer gallery from the Vancouver Centennial Museum's opening exhibition. This exhibition was curated by the Museum of Anthropology.

Saddle from the pioneer gallery of the Vancouver Centennial Museum's opening exhibition. This exhibition was curated by the Museum of Anthropology.