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Sketches in British Columbia: Indian village, Douglas Lake, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches in British Columbia: Indian village, Douglas Lake, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in British Columbia: Indian village, Douglas Lake, 1864. Village...inhabited by 200 or 300 people of the Quit-Squaws tribe, who, like all those to be met with on this route, are peaceable, intelligent, and industrious, often rendering great assistance to the traveller by carrying his baggage over the land portages. During certain seasons of the year many of these Indians are employed to convey freight up the Lilloett river, which for twenty-nine miles runs parallel with the Douglas waggon-road. Its navigation would be extremely dangerous, but the Indian, having from infancy been trained to steer his beautiful clipper-shaped canoe amidst snags, boulders and eddies, very rarely meets with a mishap. Their dwellings are of the rudest construction, built of posts and rough cedar-slabs, scarcely wind or water tight...The people are sociable in their habits, and, having lately been converted to Christianity, very strict in their observance of the Sabbath. The clothing of the old folks consist chiefly of Hudson's Bay blankets, or the skins of wild animals found on the mountains; but the younger ones have long since adopted white people's attire, generally choosing the most showy colours'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures a snapshot of life in British Columbia in 1864, showcasing an Indian village at Douglas Lake. The image provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the Quit-Squaws tribe, who are described as peaceable, intelligent, and industrious people.
The village is said to be inhabited by 200 or 300 individuals who play a crucial role in assisting travelers by carrying their baggage over land portages. Many of these indigenous people are also employed to transport freight up the Lilloett river, demonstrating their skillful navigation abilities in maneuvering through challenging terrains.
The dwellings depicted in the photo are described as rudimentary structures made of posts and cedar slabs, highlighting the simplicity of their construction. Despite facing harsh living conditions with homes that are barely wind or water tight, the inhabitants maintain sociable habits and strict observance of Christian practices since their recent conversion.
The attire worn by the villagers varies between traditional Hudson's Bay blankets and wild animal skins for older individuals, while younger generations have embraced Western clothing styles with vibrant colors. This historical documentation from "Illustrated London News" offers valuable insights into the cultural heritage and lifestyle of indigenous communities during this period in British Columbia.
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