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IPK 331, History of Indigenous Leadership

Before We Begin

Territory acknowledgment : Long before Canada was formed, the Stó:lō (people of the river) occupied the land on which UFV is located. They lived in the Fraser Valley and lower Fraser Canyon of British Columbia and they spoke Halq'eméylem, also known as the upriver dialect.

This guide has been developed as a general introduction to library and Internet resources  It is not a comprehensive listing of sources, but rather a starting point from which you can begin your research according to your information needs.

Bill Reid's Loo Taas

Black and white photo of canoe being paddled by many people who are using ceremonia cedar paddles.

Bill Reid constructed Loo Taas for a display at Expo 86.

Rear view of red and black Haida Gwaii Loo Taas canoe, which is full of of occupants wearing woven cedar hats and holding paddles upright in the air.

Bill Reid’s renowned Loo Taas (Wave Eater)

 
The University of the Fraser Valley is situated on the traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples. The Stó:lō have an intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’olh Temexw (Our Sacred Land), therefore we express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in this territory.

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