![]() ![]() ![]() The most common crests of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest include… the eagle, the raven, the thunderbird, the bear, the beaver, the wolf, Once the stories of each crest are known, the totem poles really come alive. The crests on a totem pole belong to a family and tell its story. The stories that totem poles tell may be a myth, a legend, or honour Indigenous peoples through symbols. Cedar resists rot better than other trees and was therefore a natural choice to ensure that the stories are preserved for many future generations. Most totem poles were carved from mature cedar trees using sharpened stones and cedar carving tools. It's easy to tell where a totem pole comes from based on how it's carved because the style and design of each pole are specific to each family, clan or region. Many people think of the totem pole as belonging to Indigenous cultures all across Canada, but did you know that only six West Coast First Nations are responsible for the creation of totem poles? They are: the Haida, the Nuxalk, the Kwakwaka'wakw, the Tlingit, the Tsimshian and the Coast Salish. Totem poles are a traditional way of telling the stories of First Nation families and clans, and of keeping records of important historical events. Download: MP4 format Transcript Totems: The stories they tell
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