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
810 Highway Drive, Laxgalts’ap, BC V0J 1X0
U’mista Cultural center
(205) 974 5403
Squamish Lil’wat cultural center
(604) 964 0990
4584 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC Canada V8E 0Y3
‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum
(205) 842 5544
https://m.facebook.com/100063704102665/
http://www.hazeltonstourism.ca
Musqueam cultural center
(604) 263 3261
6735 Salish Drive
Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4
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