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Haida memorial pole
A memorial pole for a Haida chieftain, with rings marking many potlatches, slowly returns to nature at the Haida village of K'uuna Llnagaay (Skedans), Louise Island, Gwaii Haanas, Haida Gwaii, BC. A potlatch is a culturally important gift-giving feast among the native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, with distribution of property and gifts to affirm social status and promote social cohesion. As part of a policy of cultural assimilation, which included the culturally genocidal residential school program, the Canadian government made potlatching illegal in 1885, and the prohibition was not lifted until 1951.
memorial poledisintegratingpotlach ringswatchman cabinK'uuna LlnagaaySkedansLouise IslandGwaii HaanasHaida GwaiQueen Charlotte IslandsBritish Columbia
Terry Allen
on July 8, 2021Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
geoghanart
on July 8, 2021Lots of rings on that old pole - very interesting information to go along with your well done capture.
Lgood
on July 8, 2021Great find and wonderful capture Terry. I also enjoyed the history of this pole.
jimholmquist
on July 8, 2021Superb shot Terry! Very interesting historical information but a lot of sadness in the history.
Franks-Focus
on July 7, 2021Great shot of the memorial pole ... appreciate the inclusion of the history.
Marc DeGirolamo Photography
on July 7, 2021Nice tribute and picture for the Haida Chief... :-)
Greg&Rose Photography
on July 7, 2021Interesting shot
Janet McQueen
on July 7, 2021Very timely and meaningful image Terry, particularly in light of the unbelievably horrific findings in this country at this time.
Bill J Boyd Photography
on July 7, 2021Great shot and very interesting history, Terry
Rick Willis
on July 7, 2021Interesting History 😃...