Hat Creek

Identifier: 1.01778
Title: Hat Creek
Scope and contents: Item is a photograph of two men standing. Behind them is a rectangular body of water and some mountains.
Date: July 1978
Spatial Coverage: Hat Creek (B.C.)
Context: This photo depicts the area that would be impacted by a proposed coal mining project at Hat Creek. B.C. Hydro proposed that these coal mines be used to fuel generators for a thermal power station, known as the "Hat Creek Project". The proposed site was close to Bonaparte Reserve, Cornwall, Pavilion, Deadman’s Creek, Fountain and Bridge River Reserves. Concerns arose regarding the environmental impacts and the imposition of inherent Aboriginal water rights. BC Hydro bought up many surrounding ranching operations in anticipation of the project, forcing half of the people on the Bonaparte Band List out of their homes to look for other employment.; Hat Creek Project
Physical description: 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 35 mm
Related materials: Related article appeared on page 10 of UBCIC News (February 1979), entitled "Hydro Buying Out Ranches".; UBCIC News - volume 1, number 9 (February, 1979)
Statement of Responsibility: Basil, Steven (photographer)
Rights
Rights Holder: Copyright held by Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs; To request permission for use or copies please contact the UBCIC Library and Archives.
General notes: Title based on contents of the image
Last Modified: August 26, 2024

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