Totem poles

Totem poles are one of the most iconic examples of Native American art. They’re found in the Yukon and British Columbia regions of Canada, as well as Alaska and Washington in the US. Created by the Northwest Coast indigenous peoples, each community h

Native American totem poles in Stanley Park; in Vancouver, Canada Taken September 2016

Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! Students will explore 4 types of totem poles and their meaning in a two-page informational article written at grade level. They will also learn about 6 different animals and what they represent to the Haida culture (colour and black and white versions provided). You will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan ♥ 3…

Totem poles, the traditional wooden structures with artistic carvings, have always fascinated adults and children alike. There are numerous opinions of explorers and scholars from around the world as to the use and purpose of the tall cedar monuments. Whether they were used for depicting tribal history or telling a story, they have become a […]

totem pole in the forest - would LOVE this in my back yard

Artisan Carving Totem: A skilled artisan focuses intently as he carves intricate patterns into a wooden totem pole. #artisan #carving #totem #craftsmanship #woodwork #intricate #patterns #sculpture #aiart #aiphoto #stockcake https://ayr.app/l/fpD2

Meet the Haida carver working on the first totem pole to be raised in Gwaii Haanas, B.C. in more than a century

Totemism Totemism is a system of belief in which each human is thought to have a spiritual connection with another physical being, such as an animal or plant. These may be called a ‘spirit being’. …

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The Ready-to-Decorate® Totem Pole Poster is both fun and thought-provoking for children, who create and color their own individual totem pole of animals representing themselves and/or significant people in their lives. This creative activity is fabulous for home or school classroom students, who are challenged to consider their own traits and those of the people closest to them to select totem pole animals mirroring those characteristics. They then write about the reasons for their choices…