Recovered/restored totem pole

carved by Squamish Chief Mathias Joe. The pole was abandoned and left standing on a property in West Vancouver. Squamish Chief Mathias Joe carved the pole about 80 years ago as a commission from the previous holders of the land. Chief Mathias died in 1967 at the age of 91. Other poles by Chief Mathias stand in North Vancouver, in Edmonton at the Royal Alberta Museum, and in Texas.

Whistler BC - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

July 7th 2015
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler BC The Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation have coexisted respectfully as neighbors since time immemorial. They thrived on the bounty of the ocean, the rivers, and the land, living in close relationship with the world around them. Their cultures are grounded in rich, ancient traditions, & continue to grow and evolve in a modern world ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Whistler

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

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