Looking at Edward Curtis in the Pacific Northwest
Metis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements navigates the cultural complexities stemming from American photographer Edward Curtis' works "The North American Indian" and "In the Land of the Head Hunters."
Metis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements navigates the cultural complexities stemming from American photographer Edward Curtis' works "The North American Indian" and "In the Land of the Head Hunters."


Metis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements navigates the cultural complexities stemming from American photographer Edward...

Barb Cranmer explains why she believes that Edward Curtis' film could not have been made without the input of her great...

Two young women from Haida Gwaii, Chelsea and Tia, describe their feelings when looking at a portrait done by Edward...

Filmmaker Colin Browne gives insight into how Edward Curtis' film "In the Land of the Head Hunters" was mistakenly seen...

Connie Watts reflects on how the subjects in Edward Curtis' photos showcased their pride in the clothing they made, but...

85 year old Haida resident Delores Davis gives her insight into a photo by Edward Curtis despite the fact that she never...

We examine a striking photograph from Edward Curtis that captured Mike Dangeli's imagination, an image he feels shows...

Tsimshian native Dr. Mique'l Dangeli explains why she feels that Edward Curtis missed an opportunity of accurately...

With roots among both the "invaders and the invaded", Noel Purserto of Seattle, Washington reflects on the value of...

Reg Davidson explores the relationships and connections that Edward Curtis seemed to be able to make that allowed...

Wayne White sees the photos of his ancestors by Edward Curtis as an unintended gift to his people from a European...

Teri Lynn Williams Davidson reflects on portraits of Indigenous women by Edward Curtis and how such images have...

Haida carver Timothy Boyko found inspiration in Edward Curtis' photos as a young man, and credits them with awakening...

Trevor Isaac of Alert Bay grew up with the images of Edward Curtis and feels that he is lucky that his ancestors were...

Alert Bay's Edwin and Vera Newman are grateful for the legacy of Edward Curtis. His films and photographs are a visual...

Wayne Alfred remembers the stories his uncle told him about the making of "In The Land of the Headhunters" and how the...

Dr. Mique'l Dangeli shares her disdain for Edward Curtis' practice of clothing his subjects in costumes and regalia that...