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Oliver, B.C.
May 4th, 1941
Miss Alice Ravenhill,
Windermere Hotel,
Victoria, B.C.
Dear Miss Ravenhill,
In reply to your letter of the 30th, July, we are extremely sorry to hear that it will be impossible for you to visit the Okanagan and give us the benefit of your criticism and advice.
I think it best to emphasize that when the Okanagan Society for the Revival of Indian Arts and Crafts was formed, it was not intended that it should supersede the Victoria society which you represent, but rather that it should collaborate with you in every possible direction. It was felt that a Society on the sport [sic] could materially assist Mr. Walsh in his efforts, further, that individuals members of the Society would undertake studies of various branches of handcrafts and art, and do the necessary research work which is so essential.
Regarding Sis-hu-ulk’s business, we are very sorry to hear that you feel you cannot carry on working on his behalf, because, living as you do in Victoria, you are in constant touch with people interested, whereas we in the valley, are remote from the main centre. We therefore hope that you and your associates will continue your interest in this young artist and his future, and we will do our best to assist from this end. We are delighted to learn that Sis-hu-lk’s pictures have been so well received. We should be interested to hear more about the method of framing you recommend. Regarding the children and their proposed visit to Victoria, we have done all we can at this end and have raised sufficient funds to pay their fares as suggested, and something towards their other expenses.
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An account of the resource
An unknown representative of the Okanagan Society for the Revival of Indian Arts and Crafts (OSRIAC) expresses regret that Ravenhill will not be able to travel to the Okanagan to visit Inkameep. S/he informs her that the OSRIAC was formed to collaborate with the British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society (BCIACWS), not to supersede it. The writer expresses regret that the BCIACWS will not continue to support the artistic development of Francis Batiste (Sis-hu-lk). Finally, s/he mentions fundraising efforts to send pupils from Inkameep on a trip to Victoria.
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Alice Ravenhill
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/1/R19)
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May.4, 1941
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
Art
Francis Batiste
Inkameep Indian Day School
Okanagan
Oliver
Residential School
Sis-hu-lk
The British Columbia Indian Arts and Crafts Welfare Society
The Okanagan Society for the Revival of Indian Arts and Crafts
Victoria
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Inkameep Indian School
Oliver, B.C.
Canada
May 6th, 1941
Dear Miss Ravenhill:
Many thanks for your letter. I was glad to get the clippings. And glad that another picture had been sold. Young Johnnie is showing signs of great interest. Now that he is officially finished with school, we can meet on a different plane, whereas formerly we snarled and hissed at each other. He is working with his people a lot, but comes to school two days a week. A group of artists from Summerland who recently visited the school ordered a plaque from him, and another ordered a buckskin picture the value being four dollars. So that he is getting some encouragement. The main thing being that he continues on. His mother is very interested in the work and will be a great stand-by.
With regards to the “Tale,” would it be possible to insert where the men arrive from the hillsides, if they could say, “Are you the Foster father of the newly born Baby” Bishop Johnson thought that the idea of St Joseph being the foster-father had not been made clear. Under the picture of hillmen could it read, “The Coming of the Hill-Men”, instead of the Shepherds, as in the first issue.
So glad that the handbook situation has been cleared up. On no amount let your own copy go again.
Do you think Mr. Flintoff could arrange with Major B.W. about taking moving pictures of the plays. I would also suggest if he could take photos of the children in costume. They could be sold at the Hudson’s Bay Exhibition, and here in the Valley. [page break].
Mr. Millar recently addressed the Summerland Board of Trade on the “Revival of Indian Arts and Crafts” and so successful was his talk, that an invitation has been sent to the children to put on an evening of Indian plays. The Board of Trade would back it, and advertise widely. There would also be an exhibit of Indian art, and handicrafts. Summerland is thought to be the most creative centre in the Valley, and thus we should be gaining many new friends, should we go.
Ottawa has not sent its sanction yet, but if it does, all should be smooth sailing. Our costumes and masks are now complete.
Yours sincerely,
Anthony Walsh
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Anthony Walsh to Alice Ravenhill (May.6, 1941)
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Walsh mentions the artistic progress of a former student named Johnny, whose work is being sold and solicited. He suggests a couple changes to “The Tale of the Nativity” and asks Ravenhill if she can get Major Bullock-Webster to arrange for moving pictures to be taken of the plays and photos of the boys in their costumes. He also mentions that the topic of the “Revival of Indian Arts and Crafts” came up recently in a meeting with the Summerland Board of Trade and that, as a result, his students at Inkameep have been invited to put on “an evening of Indian plays.”
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Anthony Walsh
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Royal BC Museum, BC Archives (F/I/R19)
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May.6, 1941
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
Art
Buckskin
Crafts
Inkameep Indian Day School
Major Bullock-Webster
Oliver
Ottawa
Plaque
Play
Summerland
Summerland Board of Trade
The Okanagan Society for the Revival of Indian Arts and Crafts
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SFBCIAC Scrapbook, Page 20
B.C. Historical Quarterly Review (Jan, 1941)
The Tale of the Nativity, As Told by the Indian Children of Inkameep, British Columbia. Published by Miss Alice Ravenhill, Windermere Hotel, Victoria, B.C. Paper, 19 pages, with 8 illustrations by Sis-hu-lk. Price, 25 cents. For the past seven or eight years Mr. Anthony Walsh has been working with the children of Inkameep School with a view to encouraging them to develop their own artistic abilities. He felt that Indian children had talents of their own which, if given scope, would result in real contributions of our artistic life, and he was not mistaken. The present booklet sets forth the story of the Nativity as told by the Indian boys and girls, and is illustrated with drawings done in purely native style by one of their number. A brief quotation may be permissible by way of illustration. After the birth of the child, “Joseph let the men come in one at a time. They knelt and looked down on the beautiful Baby, and though they did not speak out loud they told Him all that was in their hearts. The youngest man who was a cripple then went up and put his pet brown mouse on the corner of the cradle. It stood up on its hind legs, tucked its front feet under its chin and bowed to the baby. Then it crawled into the lacing near the feet of the Baby, curled up and went to sleep. The oldest man had brought the prettiest of mountain lambs and laid it at Mary’s feet. Then, each in turn, went up and shook hands with Mary. After they had warmed themselves at the fire and Joseph had made them some Indian tea, they bowed their heads and left” (p.12). The drawings scattered throughout the text are equally charming. We owe to Mr. Walsh, and to Miss Ravenhill and her publication committee, a debt of deep gratitude for having brought this concrete example of Indian ability to us. K.E.K.
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SFBCIAC Scrapbook, Page Twenty-One
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A review of "The Tale of the Nativity," a story written by the Aboriginal children under Anthony Walsh's tutelage at the Inkameep Indian Day School in Oliver, B.C. and illustrated by Francis Baptise (Sis-hu-lk) that appeared in the "The 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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The B.C. Historical Quarterly
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1940
"The Tale of the Nativity"
Alice Ravenhill
Anthony Walsh
B.C. Historical Quarterly
Francis Baptiste
Inkameep Indian Day School
Review
Sis-hu-lk
Story
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SFBCIAC Scrapbook, Page 5
THE PENTICTON HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1940
“Indian Group of Inkameep Cup Winners”
Major Bullock-Webster Presents Trophy Following Unique Concert At Oliver
Oliver—The pupils of the Inkameep Indian reserve school, the Can-Oos-Sez Skay-Loo Players, gave an excellent performance of Indian songs, dances and legends at their concert presented at the Oliver Legion Theatre on Wednesday evening, April 17. The proceeds of the concert were handed over to the Oliver unit of the Canadian Red Cross, more than $100 being realized.
Never before has a concert of this kind been staged at Oliver, and a capacity crowd witnessed one of the finest demonstrations of perfect harmony in every item on the program. Under the direction of their teacher, Anthony Walsh, the pupils were line-perfect throughout and every word was spoken with the utmost clarity. Rather unique, too, was the total lack of self-consciousness or nervousness on the part of the players, who range in age from five to ten years. The implicit faith with which the youngsters looked to their teacher, Mr. Walsh, for their cues, spoke volumes of praise for his teaching and directorship.
Major L. Bullock-Webster, organizer of community drama, presented the players with the Oskenonton Cup at the conclusion of the concert. The Oskenonton Cup was given to the Indian drama group doing the most artistic work and is challenged annually. It was decided by the judging committee that no other group in the province is doing such good work as the Can-Oos-Sez Skay-Loo Players. The cup is named after Chief Oskenonton (Running Deer), the famous Mohawk chief, who lectured in British Columbia a few years ago. Chief Oskenonton is famous for his portrayal of Hiawatha on the New York stage. he acquired fame for his unique voice and replaced David Bisphan in a play called “Job.” Chief Oskenonton, in his radio talks to the Indians, stressed self-expression, and Major Bullock-Webster said the artistic work done by the Can-Oos-Sez Shay-Loo Players deserves the cup.
The program, which was opened with the singing of “O Canada” translated into the language of the Okanagan Indians, was as follows: Prologue, written by Isabel Christie; play, “The Crickets Must Sing” (written by Isabel Christie); group of songs, “Ah-Mah-Hah,” “Stah-Way-Wy-Oh-Yah,” “Tram-Nah-Nah,” “Trah-Nah-Oh-Ah” and “Ha He”; play, “Why the Chipmunk’s Coat is Striped” (written by Elizabeth Renji; bear dance; play, “Clotilla and the Chief of the Winds” (dialogue written by Anthony Walsh); group of songs, “Ee-Nah,” “Kum-Chee,” “Ah-Nah,” “In-Chah” and “Ah-Yah”; eagle dance; monologue, “Coyote and the Mountains” (written and played by Anthony Walsh); fire dance, with flute and drum accompaniment; play, “Why the Ant’s Waist is Small” written by Isabel Christie); “Koolen Chooten Ken Heets Eel Me Houm Tet” (God Save the King).
As a change from the format of the remaining plays, the Inkameep Indian School, of Oliver, presented two of its outstanding plays, these being next on the program. Ranging from eight to twelve years of age, the young players made their voices ring out through the theatre without difficulty. They were highly complimented for the way they “framed” the stage and for their wide, sweeping gestures, their productions having a finished quality that pleased the audience.
At the conclusion of Friday evening’s session, Mr. Miller presented Anthony Walsh, teacher of the Indian school and director of the play, with a special award.
THE DAILY PROVINCE, MAY.12, 1940
“Indian Artist’s Work To Be Shown Here”
(Special to The Daily Province.)
PENTICTON, May 10.—One of the most interesting exhibits at the third annual Rotary Fair in Penticton was the display of art by Francis Baptiste, 19-year old Indian, whose paintings have earned him fame in art circles in Canada and England.
Within a few weeks this young artist, the son of the chief of the Inkameep Indians, will hold a one-man exhibition at the coast. The display at the Penticton carnival included some of his finest water colors of animals. He is also experimenting in oils.
THE PENTICTON HERALD, MAY.12, 1940
“Inkameep is a Monument to One Man”
Working quietly, without hope of material reward, Anthony Walsh has made the Inkameep Indian school at Oliver a widely known institution. Not only has the teacher accomplished wonders in developing the innate artistic trends of his pupils—in itself no mean achievement—but he has added emphasis to a vital principale [sic], that all races, all peoples, have something to contribute to the cultural wealth of humanity.
The art of the “white man” was not foisted on the young Indians, nor applied as a superficial polish to their work. Neither has the teacher developed a theatrical atmosphere amid the products of his school.
Instead, he has shown us all that this school and perhaps many others, can make use of other tools and methods, and yet retain an essential purity of technique, of artistic expression. Thus they can make known the lessons they have learned through the ages, adding their contribution to the cultural progress of life.
Penticton Herald
May 2 - 1940
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Articles describing: 1) The students from the Inkameep Indian Day School, the Can-Oos-Sez Skay-Loo Players, won the Oskenonton Cup for 1940. 2) Paintings by Francis Baptise were displayed at the third annual Rotary Fair in Penticton. 3) Anthony Walsh's efforts at the Inkameep Indian Day School to develop the artistic abilities of his students.
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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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Penticton Herald; The Daily Province
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1940
Anthony Walsh
Art
Education
Inkameep
Inkameep Indian Day School
Oliver
Penticton Herald
Residential School