The Province of British Columbia, Canada, is rich in native culture, having been the original home to a variety of native peoples. One of the most fascinating, and lasting, expressions of the culture of these people are the totem poles. The poles were usually made of red cedar, which declines quickly in the damp coastal climate. For this reason, few of the totem poles made before nineteen hundred remain. Some of the exceptions can be found in the Museum of anthropology in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poles here date from around eighteen eighty. Totems were originally a reflection of the social status and importance of clan and family. Totem poles are still made today, not to reflect social status, but as an expression of tradition and pride. The town of Duncan, British Columbia, Canada, is known as ‘The City Of Totems’, where they have over eighty poles on display. ~ theinfomine.com

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