*** About Totem Poles: Totem poles, often seen in cultural representations of Canadian First Nations, are monumental sculptures carved from large trees, primarily western red cedar. These sculptures feature a variety of figures, each representing real or mythical beings that tell stories or commemorate cultural beliefs of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Each figure on the totem pole holds symbolic meanings, often related to the clan's lineage, rights, privileges, or noteworthy events. Totem poles are not merely artistic expressions; they serve as emblems of identity and a profound method for the Indigenous communities to convey their ancestral heritage and stories.:

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