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.

• Northwest Coast
• Animal Symbols
• Kwakwala Culture
• Totem Poles
• Indigenous Languages

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1. Northwest Coast Animal Symbols and Kwak wala PRESENTATION BY SHANNON CAMPBELL

2. 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

3. 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

4. Beaver t sawi Creative Artistic Determined

5. Black Bear t a'yi Strength Learned Humility Motherhood Teaching

6. Bumblebee ha mdzalat si Honesty Pure Thinking Willingness Drive

7. Dogfish x wa l wa m Persistence Strength A Born Leader

8. Dove / Pigeon ha 'mu Love Gentleness Kindness

9. Dragonfly mamak wa Ever-Changing Life

10. Eagle kwikw Great Strength Leadership Prestige

11. Frog wa es New Life Communicator Stability

12. Halibut p o'yi Life Protector Strength Stability

13. Hawk mama na Strength Far Sighted

14. Heron Graceful Easy Going Patience

15. Hummingbird k wa 'ak wa mt a Love Beauty Intelligence Spirit Messenger

16. Killer Whale max 'inux Traveller Guardian Symbol of Good

17. Kingfisher k a da lawi Luck Patience Speed Agility

18. Loon x awi Peace Tranquility Generous Giving Nature

19. Otter x wa mdi Trusting Inquisitive Bright Loyal Friendship

20. Owl da xda xa lu am Wisdom

21. Raven wa'wina Creation Knowledge Bringer of the Light Trickster

22. Salmon k uta la Dependability Renewal Provider

23. Seal Bright Inquisitive Organized

24. Thunderbird kwa nkwa nxwa lige Powerful Mystical Leader

25. Wolf at a'na m Intelligence Leadership Strong Sense of Family