INDIGENOUS CLOTHING RESEARCH


When taking on a project that tells Indigenous stories and/or characters in a world outside our own personal histories, checking with the relevant cultural centres for a consultant should be a priority. This is a non-comprehensive list of some maps and cultural centres to touch base with in the PNW area.


ImagiNATIVE Production Guide

Telefilm ImagiNATIVE Guide Link

  • This should be a first stop when working on an indigenous story

Cultural & Friendship Centres:

Haida Heritage Center at Kay Llnagaay

(604)- 913- 1170 

https://www.haidaheritagecentre.com

Nuyumbalees cultural center

(205) 914 8762

nuyumbaleesculturecenter@gmail.com

https://www.museumatcapemudge.com

Nisga’a Museum

(205) 633 3000

nisgaamuseum@nisgaa.net

810 Highway Drive, Laxgalts’ap, BC V0J 1X0

http://nisgaamuseum.ca

U’mista Cultural center

(205) 974 5403 

https://www.umista.ca

Squamish Lil’wat cultural center

(604) 964 0990

4584 Blackcomb Way

Whistler, BC Canada V8E 0Y3

https://slcc.ca

‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum

(205) 842 5544

https://m.facebook.com/100063704102665/

http://www.hazeltonstourism.ca

Musqueam cultural center

(604) 263 3261

Info@musqueam.bc.ca

6735 Salish Drive

Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4

https://www.musqueam.bc.ca

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center Society- (Vancouver Heritage Society)

(604) 264- 9642 

1607 E Hastings St

Vancouver, BC V5L 1S7

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society • Vancouver Heritage Foundation (placesthatmatter.ca)

It is common practice and highly encouraged to include an indigenous consultant on any production involving indigenous or indigenous-inspired costuming or content.

This research was created by Capilano University costuming students, supervised by faculty. Something missing? Let us know: dgingrich@capilanou.ca