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Freight Unloaded from Steam Wheeler at Providence
Freight piled on the shore, freshly unloaded from a steam wheeler, at Providence, Northwest Territories.
The Mother Provincial and Sister Ste. Rose at the Providence Catholic Mission
The Mother Provincial, Sister Ste. Rose and two unnamed Sisters, pictured next to some of the First Nations children of the Catholic mission at Providence, Northwest Territories.
Bishop Breynat and Catholic Mission Residents
A group photo in front of the Catholic mission at Providence, Northwest Territories. The group includes the First Nations children resident at the mission, segregated by gender, and the priests and nuns running it.
The Catholic Mission at Providence
The Catholic mission at Providence, Northwest Territories, pictured from the street.
First Nations Family
A First Nations family, pictured in camp. Miriam Green Ellis' caption draws particular attention to the infant held in a red velvet moss bag.
Two Slavie First Nation Women with Baby
Two Slavie First Nations women at Providence, Northwest Territories, the younger of whom carries a small child in a sling on her back. They may represent three generations of the same family. This image is also represented among Miriam Green Ellis'…
Slavie First Nation Women and Children at Providence
A group of Slavie First Nation women and children, pictured at Providence, Northwest Territories.
Tepees of the Slavie First Nation Awaiting Treaty Money
A Slavie First Nations camp, awaiting treaty money at Providence, Northwest Territories.
Towing Logs to Steam Wheeler
A crew of men tow logs behind a rowboat, for use by a steam wheeler.
Mother Superior
A portrait of Sister St. Rose, the Mother Superior of the Catholic mission at Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories. This image is also represented among Miriam Green Ellis' hand-coloured magic lantern slides.