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SONGHEES VILLAGE, 1882. A view of a Songhees village on Victoria Harbour, on Vancouver Island

SONGHEES VILLAGE, 1882. A view of a Songhees village on Victoria Harbour, on Vancouver Island


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SONGHEES VILLAGE, 1882. A view of a Songhees village on Victoria Harbour, on Vancouver Island

SONGHEES VILLAGE, 1882.
A view of a Songhees village on Victoria Harbour, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, showing dugoat canoes on the shore. Photographed by Richard Maynard, 1882

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1882 American Indian Beach Canadian Canoe Cityscape Dugout First Nation Harbor Maynard Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Ocean Richard Seashore Vancouver Island Victoria Village


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SONGHEES VILLAGE, 1882 - A Glimpse into Indigenous Life on Vancouver Island

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. This print takes us back to the year 1882, offering a rare glimpse into the vibrant Songhees village nestled along Victoria Harbour on Vancouver Island. Captured by Richard Maynard, an American photographer with a keen eye for cultural documentation, this image showcases the rich heritage of the Songhees people. As our eyes wander across the scene, we are transported to a time when canoes carved from sturdy logs lined the shore. These dugout canoes served as both transportation and symbols of connection between communities in this maritime region. The bustling activity hints at a thriving First Nation community that harmoniously coexisted with nature and relied on its bountiful resources. The late afternoon sun casts a warm glow over the beach, illuminating not only the picturesque landscape but also revealing glimpses of daily life within this Salishan village. People go about their tasks - some engaged in conversation or tending to their dwellings made from majestic timber logs. This photograph serves as an invaluable historical record that honors and celebrates indigenous culture while shedding light on early Canadian history. It reminds us of the deep-rooted presence of First Nations communities in British Columbia's Pacific Northwest region and invites contemplation about their enduring legacy. Granger Art on Demand presents this remarkable piece from their Carousel Collection – an ode to preserving cultural heritage through visual storytelling.

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