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English Department
University Way
Prince George, BC V2N5J8
T 250 9611111
F Home Fax Phone
January 22, 2015
To: Lheidli T’enneh Band, Council, Traditional Chief, and Elders;
Lheidli T’enneh
4321 First Street
Prince George, B.C. ZIP
Honoured Chiefs, Elders, and Council Members,
We are deeply honoured to be able to work with you on the project of the installation of “The Story of the Salmon” as shared and carved by Elder Robert Frederick. We appreciate the challenges that we face in representing your culture within the University of Northern British Columbia. We hope that it is understood that we wish to ensure that all information is shared with you throughout the process. We hope that any Elders in the community, who wish to be a part of this process, will feel welcome to be a part of accurately representing this story for the benefit of the entire community. We wish to be respectful and mindful of appropriate protocols regarding the representation of culture and community; given that each story is a living entity that deserves the respect of the hearers.
Please let us know how you would like us to proceed and who we need to meet with in order to begin the work of planning this installation. We look forward to building this important relationship with you and the community of Lheidli T’enneh.
Sincerely yours,
Trina Johnson
(PLEASE NOTE: I LEFT SOME OF THE INFORMATION PLACE HOLDERS IN THE LETTER TO AWAIT PROPER INFORMATION, SO MY NAME APPEARS WHERE IT LIKELY WON’T/SHOULDN’T BE AND A FALSE PC AND NUMBER APPEAR IN ITS PLACE. ANOTHER CONCERN I HAVE IS THAT I DIDN’T ASK SPECIFICALLY WHAT SHOULD/MUST GO IN THE LETTER.)
I would delete second last sentence. And delete "with you" in first sentence; that would imply an obligation that they participate, when they may choose not to. What do others think?
ReplyDeleteI also sent you an email from Tonia Mills that provides context.
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