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St. George’s School
Lytton, B.C.
Dec.15/40
Dear Miss Ravenhill:
It was indeed very kind of you to write us such an encouraging letter, and of course we are glad to know you are interested in the Indian People. Last year I read your book on the “Native Tribes of B.C.” I received a lot of help from it. I was [upotils] last Sept the teacher of the Alert Bay Indian Day School. Probably Capt. Barry showed you some of our Art attempts. He had our drawings in Victoria about 14 [days?] ago. Later I received your color charts from Capt. Barry, so we were able to reproduce some copies of your work. Prior to my Alert Bay time I taught at Hazelton. B.C. and before that at Cardston Alta. However, all were Indian schools and all were good in Art. Yes art is loved by all the Indian people and I find they have a deep pride in their legends. My pupils here love their legends but they did not know any of them until I dug them up this Fall. After hearing the legend they want to draw illustrations for them. I never give them any help in the drawing though I have suggested changes in the setting. As to your inquiry about Reynold Smith here, he is only one of my good artists. There are six very outstanding pupils to my class of 34. You might have seen the two stories we had in the ‘Sun” lately (1) The Tobacco Ceremony (2) The Animal People’s Dance. These were done by pupils other than Reynold. Also last Saturday Dec.14th our Nativity story was in Province Paper. The Free Press Winnipeg published our drawing done by Oliver Stewart of the Animal People’s Health Rules. The family Herald accepted three drawings of Mr. and Mrs. Coyote done by 3 of my pupils also. The other type of art done by the Thompson Indians is all conventional design work. Very nice to look at but mechanical to draw. This appeals to the girls but is not just what the boys like to do. The boys want their characters to really live. I am certainly interested in hearing a report of your committee. It is very kind of you to offer me a report. Anyone who is working like you are to revive arts, crafts and legends is doing a marvellous piece of work. I thank you again for writing to me. I have Reynold your kind wishes. Merry Christmas to you from Reynold!
Sincerely,
Noel Stewart
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Noel Stewart to Alice Ravenhill (Dec.15, 1940)
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The artistic abilities of boys in St. George's Indian Residential School in Lytton, B.C.
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First correspondence between Noel Stewart and Alice Ravenhill. Mention made of the latter's students' propensity for art and especially illustrating the legends of their people (Thompson Tribe). Mr. Stewart asks for a report from Mrs. Ravenhill of the British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society.
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Dec.15, 1940
"Meet Mr. Coyote"
Alice Ravenhill
Noel Stewart
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St. George’s Ind. School
Lytton, B.C.
Dec.21/40.
I’ll see if I might attempt to revise some drama here in January. Of course I’m only a pivot in a wheel here. Res. Schools are not like the Day Schools.
Dear Miss Ravenhill: -
I thank you for your prompt reply to my letter, and I must say how sorry I am my letter went off to you minus postage. It was the truck driver’s fault here. He was told to place a stamp on it in town, but in his rush forgot to do so. However, I enclose the stamps to you now. Also, I have a few copies of our short newspaper articles. I am enclosing these to you to read but they are my only copies so will you kindly return them [both?[ later. I sent another story [page break] off to the Province. If it comes out later, I’ll try and send you a copy. This article will appeal more to coast folks. It appears that in the time of the flood Mr. Coyote who took refuge on the top of the mountain at Lytton, B.C. was told by the Father of mysteries that the Ruler of the Sea was calling to see him – this was Mr. See-see-uk. He was to row up to Lytton to meet Mr. Coyote – He died of course, and our story gives the details. So I’ll send you a copy if it comes out. The boys and I prepared a booklet of about 35 stories on the Animal People this Fall. One picture accompanied each story. The drawings were beautiful. At the advice [page break] of the Public Library we sent them to an American Pub. Co. and to date they are still considering them, but we hope for the best. I am now preparing another booklet on the friendly associations of the Animal People with the sea people. It is really more mythological than ever. One year ago I wrote an Indian School Primer with all Indian Illustrations. It was exactly what is required in the Indian Schools. I studied the needs the Indian Children of 10 years, but [Dept’s] have asked me to hold it till the war is over, since the Indian Dep’t in Ottawa won’t [page break] take on any new debt at present time. Capt Barry holds this primer at present. I believe several parts of it he does not agree with. In a few days my pupils will send to you a little wooden picture for your wall. It is the picture of Mr. Coyote taking his Sunday Service. Please note how heartily the Coyotes are singing. The choice of 8 golden birds – came from heaven to each meeting. These birds were guest singers. They were taught to sing in Heavens and they taught the Animal People on earth. After each service they returned to Heaven. I got to Vancouver Dec.30th for 1 weeks vacation. I think your [sic] wonderful at your age taking such a keen interest in life. Yes, we will all look forward to your booklets when they appear. I agree with you—a handbook for each reserve would be better than a general one. It would keep each reserve distinct. Many thanks again. I enclose (.25 cents) for the Inkameep pamphlet. I write to Mr. Walsh at times but have not met him yet. You won’t forget our clippings (to be sent back after read, please.)
Very sincerely,
Noel Stewart
PS. This is a big school. Few are interested in my work. However I’m in the animal world with my Sr. Boy pupils. Xmas Greetings again!
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Noel Stewart to Alice Ravenhill (Dec.21, 1940)
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Noel Stewart writing Alice Ravenhill to share more news of his work at St. George's, including having sent off a booklet of about 35 stories written and illustrated by his students to an American publisher and having prepared an "Indian School Primer with all Indian illustrations" that is being held by his superiors due to lack of funds and interest, it being during WWII. He also mentions several aspects of different stories involving the Animal People and Mr. Coyote, as well as how most of the other teachers and administrators at St. George's are not supportive of his art-based education initiatives.
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Noel Stewart
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
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Dec.21, 1940
Alice Ravenhill
Animal People
Anthony Walsh
Captain Barry
Indian Affairs Department
Inkameep Day School
Lytton
Mr. Coyote
Mr. See-see-uk
Noel Stewart
Residential School
St. George's Indian Residential School
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St. George’s School
Lytton, B.C.
Dec.29/40
Dear Miss Ravenhill: -
I have received your letter of Dec.27. I now mail off to you our wooden gift. Please note how our lovely choice bird and coyote family sing. The boys are doing a lot of the Animal scenes on wood. I’ll try and get the dates for your friends but I haven’t kept them and may not can secure them all. Last week’s Family Herald had 3 small drawings (our first drawings last Sept.) in print. However, I enclose this for you, so you can [page break] return it with the others. I am happy to hear your Committee will meet next week. Best wishes! Be sure and remember we Indian workers will be anxious to hear of your new resolution for our Indian Schools. It will be an interesting time. I am glad Mr. Walsh will be there. Apparently the Vanc. Province took our story of the See-see-uks’ visit to Lytton. It didn’t return to us so later you’ll get a copy. Best luck for 1941!! Thanks a great deal. Excuse the rush now. Clearing day and no end of work for myself. By the way, I am [page break] writing up our School [Farm?] etc. for Family Herald so have no end of writing on hand. Next week I holiday and my Sr. Boys are to work on farm while I am away and aren’t they grumbling before to me. They all think they possess me and when I leave they stop work. But Miss Ravenhill some of this Res. school life is hard on the Kiddies (I think). I often wonder how we would re-act in their shoes. Well must stop the scribble for now.
Best and good luck.
As ever,
Noel Stewart
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Noel Stewart to Alice Ravenhill (Dec.29, 1940)
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Noel Stewart's efforts to promote and publish his student's visual and written at St. George's Indian Residential School.
Description
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Noel Stewart writing to Alice Ravenhill to update her further on more efforts he has taken to publish his student's written and visual artwork in venues like the Family Herald and Vancouver Province. He wonders briefly how he would react were his and his students' roles reversed and he as a student at St. George's instead of a teacher.
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Noel Stewart
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
Date
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Dec.29, 1940
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
Empathy
Family Herald
Lytton
Mr. See-see-uk
Noel Stewart
St. George's Indian Residential School
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St. Georges’ Lytton
Jan.16/41
Dear Miss Ravenhill: -
Following up my previous letter to you I am now enclosing about 16 pictures with their stories. Probably my sorting them out here made the story theme disjointed. However, the other stories have a religious touch and publishers do not like it. These enclosed do not contain any objectionable religious implications. Probably 12 stories would be enough for a booklet.
Now re: the illustrations: My pupils are willing to do very small drawings if you’d prefer it. If the enclosed [ones?] are too large, we could soon do you small ones. They’d be cheaper. Of course I realize the whole thing may not be in your line at all. Yet I am more than happy to have your kind Committee pass its candid judgement upon our attempts.
All stories are written in children’s style. There are likely odd errors you will catch or change. Personally, I feel a little booklet of our Animal People’s life would sell. After all, none are available at present. Please feel free to send to me your candid opinion.
Thanking you over and over!
Sincerely,
Noel Stewart
PS. I should believe the Kamloops Ind. Res. School would be interested in your Committee’s work. It is the largest school in Canada 300 children. They draw Indians from all over Interior B.C. and [page break] [given?] closely related to the pupils here would be able to do same type of work. It is run by the R.C.’s.
Am mailing to you under separate cover a copy of Red Cross magazine with 3 pictures from our Health Rules. You may keep this magazine.
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Noel Stewart sends 16 illustrations and their accompanying stories to Alice Ravenhill for the BCIACWS to review. He expresses his frustration with American publishers for discouraging stories with religious content, but thinks that those regarding the Animal People will sell well in Canada as a little booklet. Also, he brings to her attention the Kamloops Indian Residential school and its 300 students, as a possible venue for further support and arts-based initiatives.
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Noel Stewart
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Jan.16, 1941
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St. George’s Sch.
Lytton. B.C.
Jan 7. 1941
My dear Miss Ravenhill: -
It is indeed kind of you to give me your very sincere interest and thoughts: I am pleased your meeting went over successfully. I was in Vancouver and Capt. Barry said your “Drawing Plates” were perfectly gorgeous. He thinks they are really too good for us in the Indian Schools (to even handle). My I feel happy you took on this immense piece of work. It is something probably no one else could or would have done.
Now re: our Stories. They are back from U.S.A with a number of [page break] suggestions. First they desire certain stories removed. They also want the book divided into 2 parts (books). This idea I believe is good.
Thirdly – they do not like such stories as the yearly bathing (purification ceremony of those who had been ill.) Well this was a true enough custom. Even our old Indians today still believe in a yearly washing of sin. They also desire other evidence of which I regard are ridiculous.
So to make things short – I’ll make several changes then send them off to you, and if you feel you could do anything with them, we would be most happy. However, they many [page break] not be what you want. First they are written for children and as I make my characters actually live, it may reduce the legend point of view. However, public libraries tell me there’s a very open field for children’s work from the legend type of work.
Neither my artists or my self would desire any payment for the work, if reproduced. After all as forerunners we must give much. I believe Barry’s remark Re: Indian children’s work not being sold is to [many rot]. They sell their work right along in the Residential Schools.
So in about 2 more [page break] weeks you’ll receive our stories. I think I’ll have them ready for you to see them. Thanks a lot again for your many kindnesses. You certainly are a guiding star to us Indian workers. Best luck. You’ll hear from me in about 2 more weeks.
Best luck in 1941!
Sincerely,
Noel Stewart
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Noel Stewart replies affirmatively to Alice Ravenhill's request for him to send the BCIACWS a copy of the booklet of Indian legends he and his students at St. George's prepared and illustrated. He assures her that they are not expecting payment for their work and thanks her for her efforts in helping to facilitate the creativity of his students.
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Jan.7, 1941
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St. George’s Indian Residential School
Originated by the New England Company
(The oldest English Missionary Society, founded 1649)
Lytton, B.C. July 26, 1941
Dear Miss Ravenhill:
In reply to your letter I am sorry to say all our wood cuts and drawings and practically all school crafts are out for sale or exhibitions at present, and it seems I could not locate anything worthwhile to send you for the coming display you mention. I am of course sorry, but as you know things here are higgledy piggedly---spelling may be wrong.
Yesterday Anthony Walsh passed through on the bus and I ran down intending to see him, but he wasn’t on the first bus and the second bus sailed right through and didn’t stop. So he would be as disappointed as I was, I am sure. These greyhound busses are uncertain. I travelled on one from home here and lots of places they missed to call at, if time did not permit.
Well I am getting on with my temporary work. The Government have me now the acting Principal and I have engaged the staff or age folk as the young ones won’t stay or take responsibility and the old staff can’t keep up to the grind, and it really is a problem. Mr. Lett was expected to go July 15th from premises but has been very contrary. He is still here against Gov’t wishes, and pokes into everything and it looks as if the Gov’t will have to take severe measures to get him away. He went off to Vanc. with school care two days after 15th and is just being as stubborn as a young child would be. He says he is going to Victoria for a holiday soon, and no doubt will call on you, but he needs no sympathy though this sad tales do touch the hearts of strangers.
It was terribly warm here. None of us could sleep at night. However, it is cooling off again, thank goodness.
The printer for my booklet was the A.J. Davis printing co., Calgary, alta. They used the Reynold’s linoleum cuts. It is being sold by SpencersVane for 15 cents. I am also sending it out to odd stores in the Interior and in Vanc. I only have the 500 copies, and as it didn’t cost me anything I am not worrying much about the sale. It should have been better set and I am annoyed at my name appearing on page one. However, Mr. Lett’s idea to put children’s names to things they never do won’t go with me. At present these children can’t write down the legends. Of course the drawing is purely their’s [page break]
You are very busy with all your meetings. I can’t see how you do it. I am up to my neck in work with only ordinary things yet you can delve into so many sidelines. You must be one of the world’s great workers. Some people can work with the least loss of motion, but my trouble is so many people come in and talk and talk.
Father Lett has just been in and while my back was turned gone off with the mail bag. This is so annoying. The Indian Agent in town will be furious if he sees him with the school car and getting our Gov’t letters at the P.O. One can watch a child but an adult it is impossible to watch him. However, it will all come to a head in the near future I am sure.
This letter sounds terrible all my troubles. Please don’t let it get you too. I should not trouble you this way. Everyone has his own load.
As to the Vancouver Exhibition we are not certain if we will exhibit this year or not; There is such an uncertainty and the school is to reopen August 18 and no doubt I will have to act as principal and teach the Jr. High School class too, and there is no time to go to Vancouver. However, we will wait and see and things may change out of a clear sky.
Today the engineer has tested all fire hoses for me in the premises. There are missing three altogether and most others leak. So one can see how careful Ft. Lett was.
Well am so sorry Miss Ravenhill I could not furnish anything for your display at present. However, better luck next time. As ever,
Sincerely,
Noel Stewart
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Stewart, in reply to Ravenhill’s previous inquiry as to providing artwork from his pupils for an art show in Victoria, indicates that all their art is currently out being sold or displayed elsewhere. He mentions almost meeting up with Anthony Walsh, but the latter’s bus didn’t stop. Stewart informs her he has been made the acting Principal at St. George’s and complains about his predecessor, Ft. Lett. He informs her which printer he used to produce “Meet Mr. Coyote” and how they facilitated the images by using linoleum cuts.
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
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July 26, 1941
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Vancouver
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St. George’s Indian Residential School
Originated by the New England Company
(The oldest English Missionary Society, founded 1649)
Lytton, B.C. Sept 4, 1941
Dear Miss Ravenhill:
At last I will try and get off a few lines to you. Yes were touched the big chief from Ottawa here with the Commissioner also two Indian agents with them. They stayed about three hours and I took them all about the school showing them MY improvements, and they all seemed very impressed. As you know, we have no principal, but the Gov’t has made me the Acting Principal and no telling how long I will retain it. At last I have had the place cleaned up really well, and all the rules put into force which in my estimation are the correct ones for running a school. The Kiddies came back in fine order and we are all in full swing. My newly engaged staff are fairly good workers and will improve as they become more accustomed to the work.
I found Dr. McGill quite changed from the time I met him on the Blood Reserve 8 years ago. He kind of remembered me he said, but he was very nice, all round, and the Head Matron served tea for them before departing, so they really had a good welcome here despite the fact, it was night they called on us, and a day too soon.
I do not know how much time we will have now to develop crafts here. The trouble is our Head Matron, Ms. Jobling, is the Craft teacher for girls and is tied down now to sore supervision work, and I likewise in stead of getting on with my old work as doing bookkeeping, typing and supervising everywhere. However, the gov’t might get a new hand before long, though some dare feel [page break] it is going to be entrusted to me. The bishop has issued to me a Lay Readers licence and the priest from Lytton is coming out for our Sunday Communion Services. Thus the spiritual needs are not lacking either. I don’t see why these places should have a clerical head anyways. After all we are instructing children, and why use a parson for it. We would not send a white child of 6 to 15 to the parson for all his religious teaching, etc.. However, that is that…….
I was glad of all the news you gave me. Am so glad that you had a visit of the Powers that be too. He told me he had been to see you. He said your work was wonderful. It was so good of you to put in a good word for us here too.
Our next worry is Capt Barry due here tomorrow. He is of course well known to me, and does not fret at all, but he is so officious that one of the works got rattled and upset. However he may give us a pleasant surprise and be very nice instead.
It is turning fall like now. Mrs. McLoughlin called one Sunday to see us. She is head of the Women’s Institution. She will tell you about her visit here when she next sees you.
We have also had lots of Church and other visitors. No end of salesman and travellers. We also have the first Indian Thompson Graduate from normal teaching here this term. She is a very nice girl and can surely make her tribe follow. It is nice is only the Indians will lead.
Was sorry not to see Anthony Walsh as he passed through. I wrote to him but have had no reply. I suppose he is busy or away on holiday. Excuse this rush but we are all going on as usual.
Take good care of yourself and the best of luck to you,
As ever,
Noel Stewart
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Stewart writes to inform Ravenhill that as acting Principal of St. George’s Indian Residential School, he has just received a visit from several high-ranking government officials from Ottawa. He tells her that there is less and less time devoted to crafts at the school, largely because he and other interested teachers are swamped with work due to chronic understaffing.
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Noel Stewart
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Sept.4, 1941
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
Captain Barry
Crafts
Indian Affairs
Indian Agent
Leadership
Lytton
Noel Stewart
Ottawa
Religion
Residential School
St. George's Indian Residential School
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<p>(1) Indian Art. “The Catholic League”. May 1939</p>
<p>(2) Formation of Society for the Furtherance of B.C? Indian Art.</p>
<p>(3) 1st Exhibition in Victoria of Sis-hu-lk’s work</p>
<p>(4) Press Notices of above. June 1940.</p>
<p>(5) <a href="http://thestoryismorethanitself.omeka.net/items/show/18">"Inkameep wins 1st Oskenonton Cup. May 1940" <br />"Indian Artist's Work to be Shown Here" <br />"Inkameep is a Monument to One Man."</a></p>
<p>(6) Exhibit of School art at Penticton.</p>
<p>(7) Press notices re Sis-hu-lk and Johnnie Stalkis.</p>
<p>(8) Inkameep Christmas cards, 1940.</p>
<p>(9) Inkameep School acting, etc.</p>
<p>(10) Exhibition of Ottawa Charts in Victoria, 1941.</p>
<p>(11) Inkameep children act Legends at Victoria. 1941.</p>
<p>(12) Exhibition of B.C. Indian Art at Vancouver Art Gallery, July 1941.</p>
<p>(13) Various “cuttings”; also A.W. at Summer School at Victoria, July, 1942.</p>
<p>(14) Various “cuttings” dealing with B.C. Indians.</p>
<p>(15) Inkameep winners at London School Exhibit, 1941. Various cuttings.</p>
<p>(16) “Canadians All” A.R. B.C Teacher, Jan, 1942</p>
<p>(17) Sis-hu-lk’s exhibit at Calgary, November, 1941</p>
<p>(18) References to Sis-hu-lk.</p>
<p>(19) Photographs of Sis-hu-lk. 1940.</p>
<p>(20) “Tale of Nativity,” in B.C. Historical Quarterly, Review. Jan, 1941.</p>
<p>(21) <a href="http://thestoryismorethanitself.omeka.net/items/show/19">“Tale of Nativity,” in “The School,” Review. Dec, 1940.</a></p>
<p>(22) Broadcast Inkameep Songs. Adoption of Indians of Family Names, etc.</p>
<p>(23) The Lipsett Collection of BC. Indian Art. Gifts to City of Vancouver.</p>
<p>(24) 1st Exhibition of Indian School paintings, etc. Provincial Museum, Victoria, May 1942.</p>
<p>(25) [blank]</p>
<p>(26) Press Notices, “Tale of the Nativity,” 1940</p>
<p>(27) [same]</p>
<p>(28) <a href="http://thestoryismorethanitself.omeka.net/items/show/20">"Thompson Indian Children Record Ancient Myths" <br />"Meet Mr. Coyote"</a></p>
<p>(29) <a href="http://thestoryismorethanitself.omeka.net/items/show/21">"Meet Mr. Coyote Splendid Example of Indian Boys' Art" <br />"Delightful Booklet" <br />"Indian Legends Booklets Fill Xmas Gift Need" <br />"Lytton Indian School Booklet Published"</a></p>
<p>(30) Drawings, “Mr Coyote”</p>
<p>(31) [same]</p>
<p>(32) Anthony Walsh, “One Man Show”</p>
<p>(33) [same]</p>
<p>(34) Thompson Indian Boys Christmas Story of Nativity.</p>
<p>(35) [same]</p>
<p>(36) Anthony Walsh’s work at Inkameep.</p>
<p>(37) [same]</p>
<p>(38) Program & Exhibition of Indian Arts, Paintings, Dances, Drama at Osoyoos, March 1942</p>
<p>(39) [same]</p>
<p>(40) “Native Arts and Crafts,” A.E. Pickford, 1941.</p>
<p>(41) [same]</p>
<p>(42) B.C. Thunder-bird Park, Victoria. Liut Emmons Anniversary.</p>
<p>(43) Indian Village at Kingscomb, August, 1942. West Coast Totem Poles.</p>
<p>(44) Indian Place Names, L’B. Robinson</p>
<p>(45) [same]</p>
<p>(46) “Meet Mr. Coyote” B.C. Historical Quarterly Review. A.E. Pickford, Jan. 1942.</p>
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Scrapbook of the Society for the Furtherance of BC Indian Arts and Crafts
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News clippings
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A scrapbook that contains a variety of news clippings, photographs, and drawings that demonstrate the social impact that the British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society (previously known as the Society for the Furtherance of BC Indian Arts and Crafts) had in their quest to encourage and enable arts-based education initiatives in the province's Indian Residential Schools, between 1939 and 1941.
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The Society for the Furtherance of B.C. Indian Arts and Crafts
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
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1939-1941
"Meet Mr. Coyote"
A.E. Pickford
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
Art
Francis Baptiste
Inkameep
Kings Comb
Legend
Lipsett
Liut Emmons
News clipping
Noel Stewart
Osoyoos
Provincial Museum
Residential School
Scrapbook
Sis-hu-lk
Story
The British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society
The Society for the Furtherance of British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts
Totem poles
Vancouver
Victoria
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SFBCIAC Scrapbook, Page Twenty-Eight
“Thompson Indian Children Record Ancient Myths”
From the southern interior comes “Meet Mr. Coyote,” collection of a few old Indian stories retold in popular form. These stories relate the history of Mr. Coyote, a heavenly visitor to B.C., who, in the dawn period, before man had appeared on the earth, instructed the animal people in the arts and crafts.
Such stories belong to youth, to the early beginnings of a people, and it is therefore fitting that they should be reproduced by the children of the race, before that latent sprit, which they must of necessity have inherited from their forefathers, becomes bent to other form by the western mold.
SYMPATHIZE WITH HIM
Mr. Coyote is a gay and somewhat irresponsible soul, usually fond of playing pranks on people, but here you see him chiefly in his beneficent mood, using his mystic power to help those weaker than himself. You have only to read how he made friends with the birds to feel in sympathy with him, and, when you read how he assisted at the invocation of the sunflower roots, and how he called upon the Great Spirit to destroy the cruel Giant Animal people, yet you will understand why the Indians love him.
There is something very deep and very ancient about such stories as these, we find them in all parts of the world, even in Europe. Here, in parallel, it may be stated that, as the Brothers Grimm took threads from the mythology of Europe’s prehistoric past to weave a changeling cloak, brighter than the cloak of Jacob by which the children of their generation were transported into the supernatural world long familiar to their forefathers, so do the Indians, in these stories, perpetuate ancient tales of prehistoric origin which have been told and retold among the Thompson Tribes for countless generations.
ILLUSTRATIONS AND INTEREST
And as the Brothers Dalziel and other artists in woodblock of the post-Bewick school have given color to remnants of European mythology, so do the illustrations to Mr. Coyote give added life to the narrative. These illustrations are by extremely young people who are descendants of a race of artistic Indians, and who, despite their immaturity, are able to convey proof of inherited traditions in native craftsmanship.
Thus, while in the company of Mr. Coyote and his animal people of long ago, the reader is transported by a mystic influence in which he may recognize another form of the familiar spirit which perhaps dominated a certain period of his own youth, a familiar spirit which may have arisen from repetitions of folk lore such as were found in some treasured copy of Grimms’ Fairy Tales.
But, despite these parallels, the reader will realize that, unlike the cloak woven by the Brothers Grimm, Mr. Coyote’s coat is of fur, for he is essentially western and, except for a tinge from the European dye pot, essentially Amerind. Nevertheless, since Mr. Coyote comes from a bright sky world, you will find him well worth shaking hands with, even worth your friendship.
Whether, on introduction, you are accustomed to use the clipped English response, or the less formal western greeting, I am sure that all who respond to Miss Ravenhill’s invitation will be both charmed and pleased to “Meet Mr. Coyote”—A.E.P.
“Meet Mr. Coyote”
MEET Mr. Coyote” is a series of legends of the Thompson Indian Tribe, British Columbia. It is moderately priced at twenty five cents and may be purchased from Mr. Noel Stewart, St. George’s Indian School, Lytton, British Columbia.
The illustrations for this attractive little book are the work of the Juniors of St. George’s Indian School at Lytton. Our readers will remember having seen illustrations of Health Rules done by these same Juniors in the February, 1941, number of our Red Cross Junior magazine.
There are ten interesting legends, the last one of which is called “Sunflower Roots and their Gifts.” The following excerpts will give you an idea of the style in which this little book is written:
“Thus, the people prayed to the root (Sunflower) itself when called upon to make exertion for any worthy purpose, asking that it would give them of its life-force when special endurance was required, such as climbing a steep, high mountain, or to enable them to exercise special dexterity when in need of great skill, or to avoid clumsy movements when much depended upon being sure-footed or silent in approach to a threatened dangerous encounter.”
“So I think you will be pleased to hear that though the Thompson Tribe ceased long ago to worship the Sunflower Roots, yet the boys at St. George’s School at Lytton have made for themselves Rules about food, cleanliness, sleep, and exercise, which they try to keep very earnestly, for they all belong to the Junior Red Cross.”
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Two news clippings announcing the publication of "Meet Mr. Coyote," a series of ten legends belonging to the Thompson Tribe near Lytton, B.C. that was illustrated by Aboriginal students in Noel Stewart's junior class at St. George's Indian Residential School.
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The Society for the Furtherance of B.C. Indian Arts and Crafts
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
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Victoria Daily Times
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Dec.13, 1941
Alice Ravenhill
Amerind
Animal People
Bewick
Brothers Grim
Great Spirit
Junior Red Cross
Legend
Lytton
Myth
Noel Stewart
Prehistory
Red Cross
Residential School
St. George's Indian Residential School
Story
Thompson Tribe
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SFBCIAC Scrapbook, Page Twenty-Nine
THE DAILY PROVINCE. VANCOUVER.
“Meet Mr. Coyote” Splendid Example of Indian Boys’ Art”
By PALETTE.
The Society for Furtherance of B.C. Indian Arts and Crafts contributes to the Christmas season two unique publications illustrated entirely by Indian children of the province. These little volumes, entertaining and original, are inspired additions to western art and literature.
“Meet Mr. Coyote” is illustrated by boys of the Thompson tribe at the Indian school of St. George at Lytton. This first series of legends of the tribe, gathered by the boys’ teacher, Noel Stewart, has a genuine regional note. Both pictures and story have more than a suggestion of that rich flavour or naïve contact with the animal people which made “Uncle Remus” a classic of the Southern States.
OKANAGAN SETTING.
A handsome reprint of “The Tale of the Nativity,” illustrated by the Indian boy-artist Sis-hu-lk, is undoubtedly destined for considerable public favour as something distinctly of the province. Already a first edition has been exhausted, purchased not only here but far beyond our borders.
“The Tale of the Nativity,” as told to their teacher, Anthony Walsh, by the Indian children of Inkameep and described in pictures by the boy-artist whose work has been admired in the Art Gallery and even in London, has a simple delightful form which is almost mediaeval in quality and structure.
Both drawings and narrative describe the event as if the Nativity had taken place in remote times in the Okanagan Valley, the unexpected variations, bringing the story right home to our doors so to speak, produce an effect of singular and poignant charm.
FORMED YEAR AGO.
These publications, so artistically contrived and inexpensive, are among praiseworthy results already achieved by the Society for the Furtherance of B.C. Indian Arts and Crafts, which was formed last year.
Realizing the fine creative spirit of the Northwest coast tribes in the past, a group of well-known educators, under the leadership of Miss Alice Ravenhill, was formed at Victoria. Convinced that this spirit is only dormant, the group seeks to encourage the latent talents of young Indians especially.
The Victoria committee believes, and it is already proving, that if this element is aroused it can be applied in many directions, including fine commercial design applicable to tourist articles. Those interested in joining a Vancouver committee now being contemplated may communicate with Miss Ravenhill, Hotel Windermere, Victoria.
BRITAIN’S CHILD ARTISTS
In the midst of war much interest has been paid throughout the Empire to the idea of warding the children, both physically and spiritually, from evil effects of the conflict. Art, being a natural form of expression for the young, has been used effectively as part of this purpose. British children have sent a large and remarkable collection of their drawings and paintings to the Dominion. More than 200 of their works are now being exhibited in the Art Gallery at Toronto, and will later visit other cities across Canada.
This increased interest in art among children in these perilous times serves as another symbol of the hope and vitality of the people of the Empire. Here in Vancouver the free Saturday morning classes at the gallery, resumed this winter, have gone ahead with great enthusiasm among both children and instructors.
The results accomplished and spirit displayed by the youthful artists is nothing short of astonishing. In watching these future citizens of Vancouver engrossed in their work one feels that their lives are being immeasurably enriched.
Kamloops Sentinel Editorial Page
(Wednesday, December 24, 1941)
“Delightful Booklet”
A DELIGHTFUL booklet entitled “Meet Mr. Coyote” has been prepared by the Indian pupils of St. George’s Indian School at Lytton, and now is on public sale at 25 cents per copy. Illustrated by means of lino-cuts made by the Indian lads, the booklet is the first of a series of Indian legends of the Thompson tribe. The tales are of the Animal Folk who inhabited the Fraser and Kamloops area in Indian mythology. The booklet is published by the Victoria branch of the Society for the Furtherance of B.C. Tribal Arts and Crafts.
“Indian Legends Booklets Fill Xmas Gift Need”
LYTTON.
The first of a legendary series of Thompson Indian lore booklets has been published by the St. George pupils, and they are now ready for Christmas sale. Made up very handsomely, and written in a most interesting style, they are illustrated with lino-craft. All work, both prose and drawings and well as lino carving, was done by the pupils of the school. A Victoria printer completed the job.
In the booklet, which sells for 25 cents, there are ten stories. Each one would be enjoyed by either old or young. A foreword is written into the booklet by Alice Ravenhill, of Victoria, who is an authority on the subject, who is herself an author of some repute of Indian legend in B.C. The booklet is the first publication, although various brochures have come from the school, via the handicrafts section, which is one of the most useful and thorough in all B.C. Noel Stewart, who succeeded Mr. let as Principal, is to be congratulated for his carrying on the good work started some years ago. Send 25 cents to St. George’s School at Lytton for one of these booklets and assist in keeping Indian Lore.
“Lytton Indian School Booklet Published”
LYTTON.
A first booklet of legendary tales of the kindly animal folks who once inhabited these beautiful valleys, has been prepared by the Indian pupils of St. George’s School, Lytton, and published by the Society for the Furtherance of Indian Arts and Crafts, Victoria, at a price of twenty-five cents.
This booklet is very handsomely done and contains ten beautiful illustrations by the boy artists of the school. The stories are in a charming style suitable for both adult and child reading. These Indian booklets make a handsome Christmas gift. With each book bought before New Year an additional booklet entitled, “The Animal People’s Trip to the Pacific Coast” is given away free.
Send for your booklet to Mr. Noel Stewart, St. George’s School, Lytton, B.C.
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Further clippings relating to the publication and successful reception of "Meet Mr. Coyote," a series of ten legends belonging to the Thompson Tribe that was illustrated by Noel Stewart's students at St. George's Indian Residential School at Lytton, B.C. and published by the British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society in 1941.
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The Society for Furtherance of B.C. Indian Arts and Crafts
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
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The Daily Province; The Kamloops Sentinel
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Dec.24, 1941
"Meet Mr. Coyote"
"The Tale of the Nativity"
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
Francis Baptiste
Legend
Lino-cuts
Lytton
Noel Stewart
Publication
Sis-hu-lk
St. George's Indian Residential School
Story
The British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society
The Society for the Furtherance of British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts
Told-to Narratives
Victoria