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Totem: Return and Renewal

In his 2003 NFB film Totem: the Return of the G'psgolox Pole, filmmaker Gil Cardinal documented the struggle of the Haisla people of British Columbia to recover a traditional mortuary totem pole. This half-hour documentary follows the events of the final journey of the G'psgolox Pole as it returns home to Kitamaat and the Haisla people.

Niveau scolaire 6 - 10

Social Studies / Social History

Aboriginal Studies / History/Politics

Aboriginal Studies / Identity/Society

Description pédagogique:

Before watching this film, ask students if they have ever lost or misplaced something of importance to them. Have them write about the experience in a journal. Lead a discussion about totem poles. Go to this website for more information on the meanings and history of the totem pole. Have students create their own totem pole choosing the appropriate representations. Display them. Students should submit a written explanation of their totem pole.


 

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  • yuallthetime

    yuallthetime

      «Thank you Gil for this sensitive and moving story for all first nations people in north America and around the world of restoration of culture and reconciliation between all people groups.»

    23 Jan 2010

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