Trickster Raven, Sea Grizzly Bear and Killer Whale are waiting for you in Totem Poles. Discover their myths and magic in this spellbinding CD-ROM as you explore the unique art of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
Come to Totem Poles...
Where supernatural beings and man share a dramatic and mystical landscape. Where a people have thrived on rivers and oceans teeming with salmon and shellfish. Where a vibrant culture has existed for 10,000 years.
Come to Totem Poles... the captivating and enchanting story of a civilization the equal of China or Egypt.
DISCOVER...
- The Canadian Museum of Civilization and some of the greatest examples of carved poles.
- The six major types of poles, plus the stories related to the pole and the carved figures.
- The Chief's House, an explanation of what a Totem Pole is and how it fits into native culture.
- The role of the cedar tree, an explanation of the various carving tools and a pole raising technique.
EXPLORE...
- The tribal nations along the coast, through a geographic boat tour.
- Maps of their territory and photos of their villages,
- Stories and descriptions about the Totems and Crests unique to each Nation.
- The different carving techniques found among the tribes.
LEARN...
- Through a reference Index with close-up illustrations of more than two hundred carvings as well as the text describing the origin and history of each carving.
- With three challenging games which test student recognition of the many crests and figures featured throughout the presentation.
- From a resource list of texts and videos on the topic of Totems.
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