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With digital objects Pole raising, Capilano Mall
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[Camera crew documents ceremony]

Image is of unidentified boom operator and camera person documenting the pole raising ceremony. Two unidentified children are sitting in image foreground, watching the ceremony. Unidentified onlookers are gathered next to two totem poles in image background, watching the ceremony.

[Ceremonial dance and chant]

Image is of Norman, Ron, and unidentified persons performing a ceremonial dance and chant during the pole raising ceremony at Capilano Mall. Multiple people hold staffs(?) as Ron holds a skin drum. Onlookers are gathered in image background, watching the ceremony, and two totem poles are partially visible.

[Ceremony continues]

Image is of the pole raising ceremony. A man in a suit is standing next to one of the poles. A group is on stage speaking or singing. A man in front of stage is holding what appears to be a hand drum. Spectators are looking toward the stage.

[Ceremony final remarks]

Image is of Tait family members gathered in front of of a small stage where an unidentified exchange is taking place. Unidentified onlookers are gathered on the left side of the image, watching the ceremony. The left side of an unidentified object (painted cloth banner) is visible on the image's right side.

[Ceremony preparations]

Image is of Norman, Reva, and unidentified persons near a small stage at the pole raising location in Capilano Mall.

[Ceremony preparations]

Image is of Norman, Isaac, Ron, and unidentified family members putting on traditional button blankets in the pole raising location at Capilano Mall. An unidentified object (painted cloth banner) and two totem poles are visible in image background.

[Ceremony preparations]

Image is of Norman, Reva, and unidentified persons near a small stage at the pole raising location in Capilano Mall. Reva squats near the floor as she opens an unidentified box. Norman stands next to her, watching the process.

[Ceremony preparations]

Image is of Norman, Reva, and unidentified persons standing near a small stage in the pole raising location at Capilano Mall. An open shop is visible in image background.

[Configuring pole raising apparatus]

Image is of a group of unidentified persons standing near the base of the totem pole as they assemble a triangular pole raising apparatus. Another totem pole stands upright towards the right side of the image.

[Guests and family members regard Norman's announcement]

Image is of pole raising guests looking towards the right side of the image. Reva stands near a mall pillar that is decorated with balloons. Isaac and his partner (?) stand at a slight angle behind Reva, near a group of unidentified persons. Unidentified guests stand near a mall pillar in image background.

[Isaac directs]

Image is of Isaac standing near center of image foreground and pointing towards the left side of the image. The totem pole nears its upright position in image background.

[Isaac positions unidentified object]

Image is of Isaac positioning an unidentified object at the base of a second, smaller totem pole. A group of unidentified persons surround the totem pole, in preparation for lifting. Balloons decorate the mall pillars. The base of the recently raised pole stands on the right side of the image. Closed shops are visible in image background.

[Isaac Tait with unidentified persons in front of totems]

Image is of Isaac Tait standing with three unidentified persons in front of a platform holding two totem poles. Ron and three unidentified persons sit and converse near the platform, to the left of Isaac. Josiah and Rob't (?) stand near the right side of the image, holding staffs.

[Josiah Tait and unidentified persons in traditional dress]

Image is of Josiah Tait sitting on a short platform that holds two totem poles. Two unidentified persons stand to his right, in front of an unidentified object (painted cloth banner?) that is partially visible. An unidentified person stands to the left of Josiah.

[Norman and Mercy Tait continue ceremonial chant]

Image is of Norman and Mercy(?) facing one another while standing in front of two totem poles. A group of unidentified onlookers stand behind Norman, on the left side of the image. A tripod stands in image foreground, next to a mall pillar.

[Norman and Mercy Tait continue ceremonial chant]

Image is of Norman and Mercy continuing their ceremonial dance and chant in front of two totem poles. Mercy holds a skin drum. Unidentified onlookers stand on either side, watching the ceremony. An unidentified person with video equipment stands towards the right side of the image.

[Norman and Reva Robinson converse before pole raising]

Image is of Norman speaking with Reva who holds a rope, preparing to help raise a pole. Two unidentified persons stand and converse behind them. Josiah Tait sits on steps leading to a small stage and holding a staff on the left side of the image. Unidentified persons holding a second rope are partially visible in image background. Balloons decorate the mall pillars.

[Norman and Reva Robinson converse before pole raising]

Image is of Norman speaking with Reva prior to pole raising. Josiah Tait sits on steps leading to a small stage and holding a staff at a slight distance behind them. Balloons decorate the mall pillars. A ladder and unidentified persons holding a rope are visible in image background.

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