Images

The images in this library were largely taken during GSCI research projects by staff or individuals involved in our research. These are a small selection of the more than 5,000 photographs currently on file. We hope to make more available in the future as we digitize our photo collection. Please note that the photographs included in the History section may also come from Archival and/or published works not generated by GSCI. Please credit the photographer and source of all photographs as indicated.

Copyright notice

These on-line images may be used for research and non-commercial purposes only, with the understanding that the photographer and source will be credited as noted. Photographs may not be reproduced in published works or used in public broadcasts without the written permission of the Gwich'in Social & Cultural Institute.

Gadi Katz, GSCI
Category: Clothing

Lillian Wright sewing beads on the Inuvik pants during the Tsiigehtchic workshop held in July 2002.

Lisa Andre, GSCI
Category: Clothing

Sewing the mitts during the Tsiigehtchic workshop held in July 2002 . Note the porcupine quill wrapped fringes.

Ingrid Kritsch, GSCI
Category: Clothing

Judy Thompson, Audrey Snowshoe, William George Firth, Elizabeth Colin, and Joanne Bird examining the original 19th C. traditional Gwich'in man's caribou skin clothing outfit on loan from the...

Category: Clothing

Seamstress Rosie Firth of Fort McPherson sewing with quills during the Yellowknife workshop held in December 2000.

courtesy Karen Wright-Fraser
Category: Clothing

Charles (Chas) Saddington modelling the Inuvik replica at the completion of the workshop held in Tsiigehtchic in July 2002. The seamstresses are: (back) Effie Bella Snowshoe, Maureen Koe, Irene...

courtesy Karen Wright-Fraser
Category: Clothing

Charles (Chas) Saddington modelling the Inuvik replica at the completion of the workshop held in Tsiigehtchic in July 2002. The seamstresses are: (back) Effie Bella Snowshoe, Maureen Koe, Irene...

Engraving by Alexander Hunter Murray
Category: History

Western Gwich'in winter camp drawn by Alexander Hunter Murray in 1848.

Engraving by Alexander Hunter Murray
Category: History

Dance of the Kootcha Kootchin [Gwichyah Gwich'in], 1847-48.
Original sketch by Alexander Murray, in "Journal of the Yukon",  1847-48.  Colour lithograph by M&N Hanhart in...

Ingrid Kritsch, GSCI
Category: History

Hudson's Bay Company manager's house in Fort McPherson.

Engraving by Alexander Hunter Murray
Category: History

Kootchin [Gwich'in] hunters, 1847-48.
Original sketch by Alexander Murray, in "Journal of the Yukon", 184-748.  Colour lithograph by M&N Hanhart in Richardson, John, "Arctic...

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