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Totems

Totems

1944 EN 11 min

Overview

For Indigenous peoples the totem pole is the symbol of life, portraying the relationship between humans and animals. Fitting into the landscape of British Columbia, these monuments, witnesses to an ancient and powerful culture, look down at us. The group "Indians of British Columbia" singing group provide a powerful soundtrack as Haida and Tsimshian people talk about poles in their communities.

Release date

01/01/1944

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Released

Language

EN

Runtime

11 min

Website

www.nfb.ca

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