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Sitka National Historical Park earlier known as Indian River Park and Totem Park is a national historical park in Sitka in the U.S. state of Alaska. It was redesignated as a national historical park from its previous status as national monument The park in its various forms has sought to commemorate the Tlingit and Russian experiences in Alaska.
A living history demonstration was arranged in the park when this 27’ pole was carved out of red cedar.

The bottom figure depicts the Pacific Northwest Coast Native people before the arrival of Europeans, living close to nature--sharing a rich material culture and ceremonial life as represented by the halibut fishhook and dance rattle in his hands.
The next segment of the pole shows Raven and Eagle, the two Tlingit moieties, holding a copper shield, a traditional symbol of wealth. The salmon symbolizes abundant food sources.
The third figure signifies the arrival of Europeans, bringing with them firearms and Christianity. In his right hand is a rolled document, signifying a long line of treaties
The top figure represents the Northwest Coast Indian of today, with a richly carved staff symbolizing the abundant cultural heritage of the past in his left hand, and the staff in his right hand is bare, signifying that the future remains to be seen.