The Indians of Canada pavilion at Expo 67, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1967. The pavilion contained works of indigenous art and culture alongside historical and political commentary concerning issues facing the indigenous peoples in Canada. There were the bold murals on the wooden walls of the building painted by artist Francis Kagigewikwenikong (here left), and a 65-foot-high totem pole carved by British Columbia's Tony and Harry Hunt, in the Kwakiutl tradition. This image is from an old amateur Kodak colour transparency taken by a visitor to the fair – a vintage 1960s photograph.
The Indians of Canada pavilion at Expo 67, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1967. The pavilion, a temporary structure for public exhibition, contained works of indigenous art and culture alongside historical and political commentary concerning the past and present issues facing the indigenous peoples in Canada. There were the bold, colourful murals on the wooden walls of the building that were painted by artist Francis Kagigewikwenikong (here on the left), and a 65-foot-high totem pole standing near the pavilion's entrance. This was carved by British Columbia's Tony and Harry Hunt, in the Kwakiutl tradition. The 1967 World Exposition (or World's Fair) or ‘Expo 67’ was situated on island site on the St Lawrence River. Its theme was ‘Man and his World’. The attraction lived on after 1967 during summer months and finally closed in 1981. This image is from an old amateur Kodak colour transparency taken by a visitor to the fair. It will look soft if used at too large a size – a vintage 1960s photograph.
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Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
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