British Columbia: Reading Totem Poles at Capilano

A look back at the origins of the Capilano Suspension Bridge and a meeting with a master carver who was hired to restore the totem poles carved by his grandfather, a Squamish Chief. Stan Joseph explains how to read the totem poles and distinguish the colours and characteristics pertaining to different tribes in British Columbia. For more information visit www.ontopoftheworld.net and check out episode #45 in the Railway Adventures across Canada category.

[@brandonm7402]

Is Stan still around? I'd like to connect with him on my podcast.

[@moist_onions]

The whole "native never looking you on the eye" isn't really that true. You'll notice with many formline designs that the eyes remained open. His statement could just be a stylized version made by his grandfather

[@coreymoraes8235]

I need to talk to this guy...he’s SO inaccurate it’s SAD

[@tantibusdraws6165]

Corey Moraes How is he inaccurate?

[@brandonm7402]

Also curious...