Archived Photo Comp.

Recently, I won a contest involving archived entries into Yukon history; a First-Nations primary magazine, old photos taken from the tin camera days, written letters from past lovers. Being picked for the draw, I am allowed one, that's 1, replication amongst the archived items. I thought about what I wanted right away: something I could take with me to where ever I may call "home". Decidely, I looked through the digitalized archive online and found a photo or two or three or four to choose from. Personally, the pictures are of a curiosity to me, in and of that we may belong to the same culture in name - but out ways have since greatly been changed.

A whole fleet of First Nations women in eight canoes paddle out to trade with the passengers on the steamships (steamships not visible). Wharf area with small boat docked near warehouse-like buildings and tents can be seen along the shore in the background. Circa 1900. (Image Below) Some souvenirs of a trip to Wolf Canyon. August 1928. The Portage at Hoole Canyon [A group of First Nations people portaging a freighter canoe at Hoole Canyon on the Pelly River.

June 1899. A display of handmade First Nations snowshoes (two pairs), spears, bows, and a carved shield against a blanket backdrop. Probably from the Haines, Alaska area.

View of four well-dressed men and a woman standing in the snow in front of an incredible snowman / sculpture at least three times their height. Probably at White Pass Summit.