On Mar. 9 Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp to mark the 50-year anniversary of the establishment of the University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology. The six colour stamp shows The Raven and the First Men by Haida artist Bill Reid and an exterior shot of the spectacular museum building by UBC alumni and award-winning Canadian architect Arthur Erickson.

Museum Director Dr. Ruth Phillips speaks for all staff in calling the stamp "a great tribute to the past and future achievements of the museum." UBC's Museum of Anthropology is Canada's largest teaching museum, and houses more than 250,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects. The museum has won international recognition for its work in promoting understanding of and respect for world cultures.

Stamps and first day covers are available from participating postal outlets or by mail order from the National Philatelic Centre 1-800-565-4362. Stamp information is also available at www.canadapost.ca.