Survivors Totem Pole

Tim Vo Totem poles undergoing carving and on display

An example of totem poles being carved.

Skundaal is a carver. She is Haida and Coast Salish.

She is carving a special totem pole. The log is 980 years old.
It will honour survivors from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.
A survivor is someone who has had a difficult life but has remained strong.

The totem pole will be raised in Fall 2014. There will be a great ceremony.
It will be a symbol for community and strength.

Money is being raised for the project. People can donate money to help. You can also donate on the website.

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Submitted by Tamara Lee • Photo: Tim Vo / CC, Flickr