Alert Bay

Reviews a participatory evaluation of the 6-week residential 'Namgis Treatment Centre (NTC) program in Alert Bay, British Columbia.

Overview of community's history and discussion of geographic, demographic, institutional, employment and other factors which impact the economic development of the Nimpkish Band. Concludes with recommendations.

Study identifies interventions that could help keep Aboriginal youth in school in Alert Bay, British Columbia.

History Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Victoria, 2003.

Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2008.

An image of a totem pole standing in front of a large wooden building. There are five Aboriginal children dressed in western style clothes standing at the base of the pole.

The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This segment created in Alert Bay, British Columbia. Duration: 53.59

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1999.

Describe the creation and early years of the independent school created by Kwakwaka’wakw parents on ‘Namgis First Nation territory; discusses inclusion of cultural and traditional teachings, and its evolution as one of the longest running independent schools in the province.

Designed for fourth grade students, but can be used as starting point for further discussion.

Provides information about the potlatch ceremony in British Columbia.

Presents a story and milestones of the Alert Bay Boarding School from 1882 to 1975.

1 postcard depicting 2 brightly coloured (colorized) totems (Thunderbirds?] in front of a building.