Gitxsan All-Clans Dancers at 27th Annual Kamloops Pow-wow

Scope and Content: Group photograph of the Gitxsan All-Clans Dancers at the 27th Annual Kamloops Pow-wow, where they gave a performance. Starting from the back, from left to right, are: Chelsea McLean, Raven Sebastian, Donalee Sebastian, Robert E. Sebastian, Robert Lee Sebastian, Stephanie Montpas, Ryan McLean, Dalyc…

History / Biographical: The Gitxsan All-Clans Dancers was/is a traditional dance group from Hazelton, comprised of Gitxsan children and youth. As of 2002, they were led by Robert Sebastian of Gitanmaax. They performed at events such as Gitxsan Cultural Days and the Smithers Fall Fair Parade. Founded around 1997, they appear to have been active until at least 2016, if not later.

Custodial History: Photo was submitted to the Interior News for publication in August 2002. It was retained by the News until being transferred to the Bulkley Valley Museum, likely in 2007, as part of a large donation of photographs, negatives, and textual records. Item was stored in Room 6 until being found in collections in fall 2020 and accessioned in February 2023.

Scope and Content: Group photograph of the Gitxsan All-Clans Dancers at the 27th Annual Kamloops Pow-wow, where they gave a performance. Starting from the back, from left to right, are: Chelsea McLean, Raven Sebastian, Donalee Sebastian, Robert E. Sebastian, Robert Lee Sebastian, Stephanie Montpas, Ryan McLean, Dalyce Woods, Tammy Montpas, Brittany Mikolayczyk, Levi Woods, C.J. Turner, Chris Montpas, Kylie Morrison, Ben Williams, Levi Trombley, Marissa Mikolayczyk and Kaitlyn Morrison.