The Royal BC Museum’s Indigenous Collections includes photographs, cultural objects and belongings from Indigenous territories throughout the province, spanning the early 19th century up to the present, and archaeological material representing 10,000 years of First Nations cultures and early settler communities.
Note that before 2015, archaeological collections were catalogued individually. Since that date, archaeological materials have been entered in the RBCM database by permit number and site number. Detailed information about individual belongings and other associated information can be accessed, with consent of the relevant First Nations, upon request to the BC Archaeology Collection Manager.
Our collections include materials and records, some of which may contain certain images, descriptions, depictions, or language that may be outdated or offensive, both culturally and generally, and may not reflect the current values of the Royal BC Museum.
Although these materials are preserved for their research and historical value, we recognize that they can cause distress. We strive to contextualize and present our collections with respect and sensitivity, and make every effort to ensure accuracy, but acknowledge that some content may contain errors or misrepresentations.
