Photographic Print : Catholic Mission to the Inuit - Newfoundland
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Catholic Mission to the Inuit - Newfoundland
Catholic Mission to the Inuit - Newfoundland and Inuit. A group of Inuit men, women and children and the Catholic Priest of the Mission (centre). Date: circa 1920s
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Catholicism Converting Convertion Converts Eskimo Eskimos Families Inuit Labrador Mission Nation Newfoundland Petite Therese
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the Catholic Mission to the Inuit - Newfoundland photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively available through Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a significant moment in history as it portrays a Catholic Priest (centre) interacting with a group of Inuit men, women, and children in the early 1920s in Newfoundland. The rich cultural exchange between the missionaries and the Inuit community is beautifully encapsulated in this timeless photograph. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.1cm (11" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of Catholicism in Canada, as the Catholic Mission to the Inuit in Newfoundland brings the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church to the Indigenous Inuit community in Labrador during the 1920s. At the heart of the image is Father Thomas J. Thibodeau, the Catholic Priest of the Mission, surrounded by a group of curious and receptive Inuit men, women, and children. The scene takes place in a remote, snow-covered landscape, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices made by the Mission to reach out to these remote communities. The Catholic Church had a long and complex relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada, with efforts to convert and assimilate them beginning in the late 17th century. However, the Mission to the Inuit in Labrador represents a particularly noteworthy chapter in this history. The Inuit people, also known as Eskimos, were a nomadic and culturally distinct group, and their conversion to Catholicism was a gradual process that took place over several generations. In this photograph, we see the beginnings of this process, as Father Thibodeau and his fellow missionaries work to introduce the Catholic faith to the Inuit people. The children, dressed in Western-style clothing, are particularly receptive to the teachings, while the adults look on with interest and curiosity. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the human spirit, as well as the ongoing efforts to bridge cultural divides and build understanding between different communities.
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