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Kuper Island Industrial School Brass Band

Posed black and white photograph of 15 First Nation boys in capped simple uniform carrying brass band instruments standing behind two Caucasian seated men, one of whom is a priest.

Source: vabbs.org

Date: Circa 1890

Brass bands were introduced to First Nations communities and Residential Schools in the late 1800s. The Kuper Island Residential School brass band was renowned for its playing prowess.