Hul’q’umi’num’ Language & Culture Society presents
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Images of the Hul’q’umi’num’ World
Abel Joe and some Tzinquaw cast members, along with many children, on the street promoting the opera.
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Image features Abel Joe in costume as “The Thinker” from Tzinquaw. Accompanied by barotones Dominic and Arthur Joe, all carrying drums and in traditional dress.
Model of a scene from Tzinquaw, made by director Cecil West, showing a mock-up of the set and cast positioning.
Sign at the Royal Marquee Theatre in Victoria announcing the performance of Tzinquaw between March 14-17, 1951.
Students from St. Catherine’s Indian School sang a Christmas carol to an audience in Eagles Hall. (Published on 20 December 1961).
Abel Joe drumming and singing on stage as part of the Tzinquaw opera. (Published 30 July 1981).
Tzinquaw dancers performing on an outdoor stage playing drums and wearing traditional outfits.
Cast of the Tzinquaw opera performing on stage in traditional dress.
Lt. Gov. Pearkes shaking hands at an event to establish the Tzinquah Cowichan Indian Cultural and Recreational Centre Fund (Published 15 March 1967).
Woman dancing in traditional clothing including a feather headdress.
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