E. Jane Mundy collection

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Part of: Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre > E. Jane Mundy collection
Creator: E. Jane Mundy
Date: 1930 – 1994
Physical Description: 18 cm of moving images: (8 hrs., 38 min., 5 sec.)
3.5 m of graphic material. - ca. 8,500 photographs : b&w and col.
General Material Designation: Moving images
Arrangement: Collection is arranged thematically by item type.
Language(s): English
Bibliographic Information
Access Conditions: Most of collection is open access. Materials that are part of the "Wounded Boys, Couraged Men" series are restricted. Access to this restricted material is controled by Jane Mundy's estate. Access requests should be directed to SRSC staff.
Use and Reproduction Conditions: Copyright for all materials is held by Jane Mundy's estate. Materials that are part of the "Wounded Boys, Couraged Men" series are restricted. Access to this restricted material is controled by Jane Mundy's estate. Access requests should be directed to SRSC staff.

Scope and Content: Collection comprises moving images depicting the Spanish Indian Residential Schools and the Honouring Our Voices Cape Croker Conference. Collection also includes photographs and negatives of photography done by E. Jane Mundy. These photographs depict elders, community events, and traditional skills in Indigenous communities in Ontario.
Descriptive Notes: true versatility and depth of Anishnabe culture, Jane trapped, fished, hunted and experienced the wilderness of many First Nation communities. The Elders, who are the keepers of the Anishnabek Culture, honoured Jane by sharing their knowledge of traditions, legends and history of the people. Through their songs, legends, teachings and love of children and grandchildren, a learning experience was gifted to her that she now shares with all Canadians in the “Elders of the Anishnabe." exhibit.

Since the 1980s Jane has continued working as a freelance photographer, developing other exhibitions, assisting with the photographic archives for the Residential School Survivors and spending a number of years working with the Ojibwa Cultural Foundation. She taught photography and journalism to groups of First Nations youth, operated a photographic studio, and eventually chose to make her home in Northern Ontario. Currently she operates a small tourist business, while working and advocating for youth with special needs, (i.e. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder). Jane continues to be involved in healing work for survivors of sexual abuse and survivors of residential schools. She also assists with the raising of her four First Nations grandchildren.

Jane has worked extensively with the Shingwauk Project over the years. Her work with the Project has included creating photographic reproductions, research, and the creation of photo displays.

Photograph credit: Tom Carnahan.
Subject: E. Jane Mundy
Related Place: Spanish (Ont.)

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