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A man in a parka, and a woman in a kuspuk in front of a building

The text on the rear of this image reads: "What a picture this is of the self-sacrifice of these good sisters! A dozen of them wash, feed, clothe (and make the clothes), teach, do everything for 125 helpless youngsters." The author of this image…

Many Jesuit priests attempted to facilitate the intersection of diverse cultures by participating in Native Traditions and learning the indigenous languages.

Starting at the end of line 27, the written text reads:

"Tonight 5 boys run away without any motive. One of them, Louis Malt, is caught at once, and sent to jail where he will remain till Friday morning, when he will be expelled from school."

New church built in response to the Grand Coulee Dam. This is the first photograph taken of the interior.

The Interior of Sacred Heart Church in Nespelem, Washington.

Interior of Barnabee St. Joachim Church showing an area with multiple statues of Jesus, The center is of Jesus with his arms outstretched, the left is of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as a child. The right is Mary holding Jesus at the crucifixion.

A close up view of the St. Ignatius Church and its interior walls. Brother Joseph Carignano painted all 58 art pieces covering the inside of the chapel.

Both the Jesuit missionaries and the Native American members of the congregation found ways to integrate one another culture into a mutual celebration.