Category Archives: totem pole

Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Katherine

Returning to nature –  Snuneymuxw First Nation

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Katherine

Returning to nature – Snuneymuxw First Nation totem The Snuneymuxw First Nation is one of the largest Nations in B.C. with a population of over 1,700 people, and one of the few Nations that have a pre-Confederation treaty with the … Continue reading →

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Rideau Hall – Mungo Martin Totem pole

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Katherine

In 1946 King George VI appointed the then-Viscount Alexander as Governor General of Canada.  Alexander was a hero of the Second World War, and was considered Britain’s greatest military commander since the Duke of Wellington. Lord Alexander saw his role … Continue reading →

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Comox Marina – Totem Pole

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Katherine

Totem pole at the Comox Marina

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Totem Poles – K’ómoks First Nation

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Katherine

Totem poles – K’ómoks First Nation

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Alert Bay Namgis Burial Grounds

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

The Namgis (or Nimpkish) Burial Grounds is an old native cemetery, one of the few places in coastal British Columbia where memorial totem poles remain in their original location. The burial grounds are located at Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, … Continue reading →

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Fauxtoart – The way it is

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

Totem pole at Filberg Lodge and Park

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Campbell River cruise ship terminal

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Katherine

Campbell River cruise ship terminal

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Bowen Park fallen totem poles

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katherine

Bowen Park fallen totem poles Four totem poles stood in Bowen Park in front of the duck pond for several decades. As they aged they were laid down in a wooded area near the duck pond so that they may … Continue reading →

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Wei Wai Kum cruise ship terminal

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Katherine

Totem pole and lodge at the Wei Wai Kum cruise ship terminal – Campbell River

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