The First Nation's community of Gitanyow has a history has a history dating back approximately 10,000 years. There are over 20 outstanding carved cedar totem poles, some more than a century old. The totem poles evidently have no 'religious' significance, but are more like family crests.
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| They are incredibly tall and very hard to photograph. I have chosen just a portion of one here. To me, this portrays "family" or a nurturing nature. |
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Not far away is the St Paul's Anglican Church, built in 1893. The structure on the right is a separate bell tower.
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