2 Eskimo Children
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Author/Creator
R.J. Billyard (photographer)
Description
Two Inuit children posing outdoors for camera.
Historical note:
Joan Beatty was the first Aboriginal woman elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature. Prior to this Beatty had a career in journalism and production, as well as management at SaskTel.Historical note:
Attributed to Father LeJeune "With the approbation of Right Rev. P. Durieu" (Bibliography of British Columbia).Historical note:
An umiak is an Inuit skin boat.Historical note:
Photoengraving: The Indian Chiefs of British Columbia (p. 7).Historical note:
Illustrations: St. Peter's Church, Rome (p. 59); Brooklyn Bridge (p. 60).