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Item is an audio recording of an interview between an unidentified interviewer who speaks in English and a group of several unidentified male speakers that speak in an unidentified First Nations language. The interviewer asks the group to introduce themselves and share stories about their personal histories.

Image of a large group of indigenous people wearing traditional clothing and headdresses. These include long wool headdresses and tall conical hats. These have been identified as either Nanaimo or Cowichan peoples. The photograph may have been taken by Ernest Crocker and may be held at the Royal BC Museum.

A group of three Sxwayxwey dancers perform. This image may have been provided to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks." This photograph may have been taken by Edward S. Curtis.

Item is a sound recording of Chief William Matthews of Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia discussing various topics including: the formation of Native Brotherhood of British Columbia, which was established in 1931 and is recognized as Canada’s oldest active Native organization, and a senior BC fishing organization; proceeding years of the organization’s existence including who had governance in the organization, descriptions of various delegates, which villages were represented in the organization and the growth of the organization in subsequent years; personal stories about his family; history and social structure of the village he grew up in and of Haida peoples more broadly.

[rr_0024t1a] Item is a sound recording of Chief William Matthews of Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia discussing Haida history. Topics include: the history of Haida villages, particularly the village of Masset; carver Robert Davidson who lived in Masset during his infancy; and traditional forms of fishing and agriculture.

[rr_0024t2a] Item is a sound recording of William Matthews discussing Haida history. Topics include: stories about fishing and hunting expeditions as a child; how he became involved in Council work in Masset; impact of the work done by Council on the village and improvements made; specific individuals involved in Council; differences in the approach between Council now and during his tenure; observations about life in Masset now and then.

Photograph of a painting by Rudy Kovach, showing the Haida House complex at MOA. The painting was likely produced as part of the planning process for the Haida House complex.