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Maaman Git'anee EaglesThe Maaman are closely related to the Git 7ans. Like the Git 7ans, they use the Eagle, Beaver, Sculpin and Frog crests. They come from around the Maaman River in Masset Inlet. The Maaman village has never been photographed and it is now under water.
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Flora Russ, matriarch of the clan decorating cakes.1970
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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The grandmother of the West-Coast Git 7ans belonged to the Maaman Git'anee and was closely related to the Masset chief "Whale Eye." After a dispute, she went to the West Coast where her descendants remained. When they moved to Uttewas, they lived in a number of houses including Halibut House. The frontal pole was moved to Jasper National Park around 1900.4
Reynold Russ, chief Iiljuwaas making a speach.1975
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Today, Reynold Russ, Iiljuwaas is the chief of the clan. His sister Sheila Collison is a matriarch.6
Jody Russ in school.1968
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Trish, Deena and Christine Collison sitting pretty.1979
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Vince Collison's school picture.1968
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Vince Collison at the blessing of the Hiellen campsite.2003
Tow Hill, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Trish Collison, a Haida anthropologist plays a game at a bridal shower.2005
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Vince Collison is a great role model who participates in Haida politics and enjoys working with the elders and museum collections. |
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