Friendship Totem Pole
Wishing Unity And Friendship Among All Yukoners
The Elements:
- Thunderbird
With outstretched wings, it symbolizes good luck and happiness to all people.
- Wolf - (Holding "Skookum Jim" Mason)
He represents one of the major Indian clans of Yukon.
- Crow
He represents the second major Indian clan of Yukon.
- Beaver
Depicting the fur industry, he symbolizes industry, perseverance, energy
and intelligence.
- Bear
Representing good hunting, he holds everyone up because of his great strength.
The Colours:
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Black - Depicts the charcoal of campfires
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Red - Symbolizes mother earth
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White - Represents the many rapids along the
great Yukon River.
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