Image is of Joe David preparing to begin welcome ceremony chant. Rob't and Norman stand in front of initial cuts to canoe log. Unidentified person holding umbrella watches in background.
Image is of Norman walking around side of carving hut towards canoe log where he will perform his squirrel dance. Rob't and Sadie Tait are in the background, near doorway to carving hut.
Image is of Tait family members wearing button blankets and watching Norman as he performs his squirrel dance on top of the canoe log. Family members hold and beat skin drums as they chant
Image is of Tait family members wearing button blankets and watching Norman as he performs his squirrel dance on top of the canoe log. Family members hold and beat skin drums as they chant. Top center of longhouse is visible in the background.
Image is of Tait family members (Mercy and ?) wearing button blankets and watching Norman as he performs his squirrel dance on top of the canoe log. Top center of longhouse is visible in the background.
Image is of Mercy using adze to make first cut. Norman stands next to her and watches the process. Family members and guests watch from various angles.
Image is of Mercy blessing the canoe log with her hand. Norman stands to the side of cut section. Photographer stands with camera poised on left side of image.