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Two Slavie First Nations women at Providence, Northwest Territories, the younger of whom carries a little girl slung on her back. They may be three generations of the same family. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available…

A group of Slavie First Nation women and children, pictured at Providence, Northwest Territories.

Tents belonging to the Slavie First Nation at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories.

A skin boat on the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories. The skins would be removed for sale at its destination.

A barge, stripped of its hide hull, sits on the river bank at Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories. Hides for trade were often used as boat hulls, acting as both cargo and transportation.

A man from the Cree First Nation poses in full Sun Dance regalia at Hobbema. The geometric pattern on his vest, arms and belt is composed entirely of intricate, highly skilled beadwork.

Miriam Green Ellis posing with a First Nations woman and children. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam Green Ellis' photo album.

Miriam Green Ellis poses with a First Nations woman and two children. This image is also represented among her hand-coloured magic lantern slides.

The first typewritten page of Miriam Green Ellis' account of the last Cree First Nation Sun Dance at Hobbema of the early 20th century.

Two women of the Loucheux First Nations. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam Green Ellis' photo album.