Exploring Northwest Coast Animal Symbols and Kwakwala Culture
Discover the fascinating world of Northwest Coast animal symbols, each representing unique human traits and values. Dive into the rich Kwakwala language spoken by the Kwakwaka'wakw people and explore the meanings behind totem pole animals like the Beaver, Black Bear, Bumblebee, and more. Uncover the cultural significance of animals like the Eagle, Frog, and Hummingbird, each symbolizing different aspects of life and spirituality.
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Northwest Coast Animal Symbols and Kwak wala PRESENTATION BY SHANNON CAMPBELL
Animal Symbols Different animals symbolize and represent human traits, values and characteristics On totem poles, animals represent families or clans and are used to tell a story
Kwakwala Language Spoken by the Kwakwaka wakw people The K omoks people have adopted this language K omoks means the land of plenty in Kwak wala
Beaver t sawi Creative Artistic Determined
Black Bear t a'yi Strength Learned Humility Motherhood Teaching
Bumblebee ha mdzalat si Honesty Pure Thinking Willingness Drive
Dogfish x wa l wa m Persistence Strength A Born Leader
Dove / Pigeon ha 'mu Love Gentleness Kindness
Dragonfly mamak wa Ever-Changing Life
Eagle kwikw Great Strength Leadership Prestige
Frog wa es New Life Communicator Stability
Halibut p o'yi Life Protector Strength Stability
Hawk mama na Strength Far Sighted
Heron Graceful Easy Going Patience
Hummingbird k wa 'ak wa mt a Love Beauty Intelligence Spirit Messenger
Killer Whale max 'inux Traveller Guardian Symbol of Good
Kingfisher k a da lawi Luck Patience Speed Agility
Loon x awi Peace Tranquility Generous Giving Nature
Otter x wa mdi Trusting Inquisitive Bright Loyal Friendship
Owl da xda xa lu am Wisdom
Raven wa'wina Creation Knowledge Bringer of the Light Trickster
Salmon k uta la Dependability Renewal Provider
Seal Bright Inquisitive Organized
Thunderbird kwa nkwa nxwa lige Powerful Mystical Leader
Wolf at a'na m Intelligence Leadership Strong Sense of Family
