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These figures are depicted in many ways

Salmon has always been viewed as the life force for Indigenous communities

We have to start teaching our boys and men to hold respect for our women and teach our girls and women they deserve respect no matter what

women have always been the ones to step up and ensure that our community could be a safe place

the Wolf Dance is one of the few dances where women wear carved Wolf headdresses

Eagle Canoe Box Alvin Adkins These figures are depicted inIndigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral