Book

The Haida Indians: cultural change mainly between 1876-1970

E. J. BrillLeiden • Published In 1974 • Pages: x, 275

By: Brink, J. H. van den.

Abstract
This is an ethnohistory of the Haida based on archival research, and interviews and correspondence with informants. The author relies on Murdock’s earlier studies for discussing traditional culture. The history of contact is divided into four periods: 1) early contact and fur trade (1774-1876); 2) missionary period and resettlement (1876-1900); 3) the economic development of the fishery and lumbering industries (1900-1940); and 4) changes in government policy towards indigenous populations since the Second World War (1940-1970). The book includes a comprehensive survey of the different communities prior to their resettlement and concentration.
Subjects
Historical and archival research
History
Acculturation and culture contact
Settlement patterns
External trade
Community heads
Public welfare
Missions
culture
Haida
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2016
Field Date
1964-1965
Coverage Date
1774-1970
Coverage Place
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Notes
J. H. van den Brink
Includes bibliographical references (p. 268-272) and index
LCCN
75320793
LCSH
Haida Indians
Social change--Case studies