The fishing vessel, designed and constructed by Jack Tasaka (one of over 200 that he built) has provided a glimpse into North Coast life on the national stage since 2002, a pleasant surprise for North Coast residents that may have made the trek to the Nation's Capital and visited the national museum in Gatineau, Quebec, across the river from Parliament Hill.
It had been donated to the Museum by Chief Harry Nyce and his wife Deanna, at the time it was considered to be a major acquisition for the museum.
While there may still be a chance for a change of mind in Ottawa, (there is currently a bit of a debate raging about the decision) at the moment, it appears unlikely that the Nishga Girl will remain in the national capital.
A journey which will bring the Nishga Girl back to the coast where it once sailed and where will remain on permanent display at the Port Edward site.
You can review the fascinating details (and drama) of the fate of the Nishga Girl from this article in the Ottawa Citizen.
Some background on the Nishga Girl and her time at the Museum of Civilization can be found below.
Museum of Civilization website-- Tides of Life -- West Coast Communities
Living Landscapes-- Biography of Jack Tasaka
CFTK picked up the theme of the Nisgha Girl with this report posted to their website on June 14th.
CBC Daybreak North also discovered the Nisgha Girl story with this report from June 14th as well.
The June 19th edition of the Northern View offered this review of the Nishga'a Girl story.
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