There Is Hope, If We Rise

MOA: University of British Columbia

3451/13

Folder that holds set of 12 posters (3451/1-12). Consists of two pieces of matboard, taped together. Front has a blue sticker, with dark purple formline designs, in the bottom right corner. Quote by Duncan Campbell Scott overtop, printed in light blue, with orange lines and stars throughout. Light brown interior pocket, to hold posters, attached to back piece of matboard.

  • Narrative

    The quote by Duncan Campbell Scott on the folder reads: “The happiest future for the Indian race is absorption into the general population. This is the policy of our government.”


  • Type of Item folder
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Material paper, adhesive tape, adhesive, ink
  • Measurements height 48.6 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 0.9 cm (overall)

  • Creator Sonny Assu
  • Previous Owner Bill Jeffries
  • Received from Bill Jeffries

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2013
  • Ownership Date before October 14, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on October 14, 2020

  • Item Classes works on paper
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3451/0013