Hul’q’umi’num’ Language & Culture Society presents
shxatth’ustun ’u tthu hul’q’umi’num’ tumuhw
Images of the Hul’q’umi’num’ World
Woman demonstrating how to make a basket.
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Elder Indigenous woman holding woven baskets.
Majorie Peter knitting the sweater that will be British Columbia’s gift for the Royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spncer in 1981.
Simon Charlie wearing a traditional Cowichan sweater holding a dipnet with his son Paul.
Woman using a head spinner to spin wool.
Woman demonstrating the use of a spindle whorl to make yarn.
Ceremony where Chief Fred Thorne presented a sweater for President Truman (December, 1945). Also features dancers in traditional outfits and Amelia Charlie, who knit the sweater.
People on a raised platform throwing a blanket to the crowd below. Also shows buildings and canoes in village.
Mrs. Clara Miller from Westholme holding up one of her sweaters that will be at the Cowichan Exhibition in Duncan.
Miss Joan Thomas of Westholme fluffing wool at the Cowichan Exhibition, as taught by her mother. (Published 31 September 1966).
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