Totem Poles of Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (National Indigenous People's Day)

Totem poles can be found across British Columbia and feature a variety of totem animals, or doodems, other animals, and also people. Each one is carved and they are used to tell stories and even recounts of historical events significant to the community.

There's a common misconception that the bottom figure is the "low man on the totem pole" and is not highly revered. This is not true, as the bottom figure can be viewed as the strongest as they support all the other figures above them. So, being called the "low man on the totem pole" could actually be considered a compliment!

If you visit British Columbia or even pass through the Vancouver Airport it is worth seeking out the totem poles and other artwork.

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