On Saturday, August 11, 2007 there was a public unveiling of three designs and the raising of two totem poles at the Kitselas Canyon Historic Site. The designs of the Eagle, Raven, and Killerwhale were done by Stan Bevan, Ken McNeil and four assistants. A Grizzly Bear Pole and a Beaver Pole was also raised at the Saturday event.

After the ceremonies, a salmon barbeque was enjoyed by all.

 

August 10, 2007

Prior to the raising of the Totem Poles, the Poles were blessed by Elders Susan McKee and Lila Mason.
A presentation was also made by Stephanie Forsythe, President of the Northwest Community College in Terrace.

Opening remarks by Kitselas Chief Councillor Glenn Bennett and Elder Isabelle McKee

Blessing of the Poles by Elders Isabelle McKee and Lila Mason

Presentation by Stephanie Forsythe

The Carving and Designer Team

 

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Saturday, August 11, 2007

Before the Ceremony

Preparing for the Ceremony

Line-up of Carvers and Designers

View prior to raising of Totem Poles

She is interested....and learning

Remarks by Hereditary Chief Ralph Wright

Remarks by Hereditary Chief Mel Bevan

Kitselas Chief Councillor and Coucillors

Master Carver Dempsey Bob

Preparing to move the Pole

Preparing to move the Pole

Moving the Pole

Moving the Pole

Moving the Pole

Moving the Pole

Moving the Pole

Moving the Pole

Moving the Pole

We enjoy doing this

We're serious about this

Raising the Beaver Pole

Raising the Beaver Pole

Raising the Beaver Pole

Raising the Grizzly Pole

Raising the Grizzly Pole

Raising the Grizzly Pole

Dancing around the building

Kitselas Dancers

Kitselas Dancers

The Butterfly Dance

Kitselas Dance Leader Anne McDames

Kitselas Dancers

Honor Dance by Tom Samuals from Haida Gwaii Nation

Introducing the Carvers and Designers

It is important to eat!!

Closing Prayer by Isabelle McKee

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