COQUALEETZA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

It is not to the credit of the Canadian people that they do not make a strenuous effort
at the present time to save Indian handicraft art which is purely Canadian. There is much
more to be said on the subject but it will suffice to say to you and the Native people of
British Columbia this is a worthy experiment for your welfare at the present time and if
successfully carried out your more remote future is fuil of promise.

Now, in closing, let me introduce to you a new Principal, the Rev. R. C. Scott, B.A.
President of the British Columbia Conference, formerly head of the Coast Marine Mission
of the United Church of Canada. A distinct honor comes to Coqualeetza in the appointment
of the President as Principal. The new Principal could not have been more happily, and to
my mind more wisely selected. His university training, his years of experience, his very definite
knowledge of the Indians of the Coast and their family life, their needs, their difficulties
together with his desire to advance their interest, morally, mentally and physically: are a
combination of qualities most desirable for the successful continuance of this work. Mr. Scott
has these qualities in a marked degree. | would esteem it a token of personal regard if you,
the staff, student body and parents show him the same loyal support, the same active interest
and kindness of spirit and co-operation you have shown me: let me at the same time express
my pleasure at the appointment and hope for unbounded success in the work.

Wishing you health, blessing, and prosperity and long continuance in the service of our
Great Master,

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Indian Conference at Coqualeetza

Resulting from a resolution adopted in Vancouver several months ago and on the invi-
tation of Dr. Raley it was resolved to hold the next Annual Indian Workers Conference at
Coqualeetza. So on Saturday, May the 19th, the delegates assembled, to the number of 53
with the Rev. W. H. Gibson in the chair and the Rev. P. R. Kelly, secretary. Rev. J. J. Jones,
principal of Ahousaht Indian Residential School gave a review of the findings of the Con-
ference of Principals and the Mission Board Representatives held in Toronto last January.

Among other items of interest to the readers of this annual was the adoption of a strong
resolution regarding the more definite promotion of Indian handicraft art as a means of
developing and assuring not only the opportunity to display initiative in the adaptation of
Indian design to modern commodities to save its entire passing into oblivion, but also of
using leisure time to advantage and adding by handicraft of commercial value a supple-
mentary income to the family exchequer.

Many other matters of interest were discussed and fitting resolutions adopted.

The Conference of Workers was honored by the presence of the Rev. Dr. G. Young
Associate Missionary Secretary, Toronto: Rey. Dr. Geo. Wilson, Missionary Superintendent
of British Columbia: Rev. Dr. S. S. Osterhout, Superintendent of Oriental Missions, whose
intimate knowledge of Indian life and work make them useful and interested participants in
all such conferences.

Through the kind assistance of the Rev. E. Braden, Mrs. A. H. Charlton and others
transportation was arranged from Vancouver.

At the close of the conference the Workers were entertained at a banquet. Short addresses
were delivered and a vote of thanks moved by the Rey. P. R. Kelly, seconded by the Rev.
W. H. Gibson extending appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Raley for making the Conference
possible at Coqualeetza and to Miss E. MacKay, Lady Superintendent and members of the
staff who provided for the comfort and entertainment of the visiting delegates.

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