The Rich Cultural Heritage of the Haida People
The Haida are a Native American people from
The Haida are a Native American people from
the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America.
the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America.
Their national homeland is the west coast
Their national homeland is the west coast
of Canada and include parts of south
of Canada and include parts of south
east Alaska.
east Alaska.
A symbol is a particular mark that represents
A symbol is a particular mark that represents
some piece of information. For example in
some piece of information. For example in
everyday life:
everyday life:
Fire Exit
Fire Exit
No Smoking
No Smoking
Haida symbols record
Haida symbols record
important mythological
important mythological
events in the families
events in the families
history - usually when an
history - usually when an
ancestor encountered a
ancestor encountered a
spiritual being. For
spiritual being. For
example the otter symbol
example the otter symbol
represents the belief of
represents the belief of
the Haida that otters
the Haida that otters
where first created from
where first created from
a man with a spear.
a man with a spear.
When the symbol was
When the symbol was
designed it was tattooed
designed it was tattooed
upon the body or carved onto
upon the body or carved onto
an object i.e. A Totem
an object i.e. A Totem
Pole.
Pole.
In fact the Haida were once
In fact the Haida were once
one of the most heavily
one of the most heavily
tattooed indigenous people in
tattooed indigenous people in
the world, and were
the world, and were
one of very few groups in
one of very few groups in
recorded history to tattoo
recorded history to tattoo
in colour, using red as well as
in colour, using red as well as
black. This is where
black. This is where
the distinctive colours come
the distinctive colours come
from.
from.
The Haida are famous
The Haida are famous
around the world for
around the world for
the beauty and complexity
the beauty and complexity
of their art and images.
of their art and images.
The bold lines of the
The bold lines of the
Haida designs mean they
Haida designs mean they
are still used to produce
are still used to produce
tattoos.
tattoos.
Your turn!
•
Your turn! Create your
own Haida patterns in
your yellow book.
Remember the distinct
shapes and colours
used to create the
effect. Can you link your
tattoo to your totem
pole animal?
Delve into the fascinating world of the Haida, a Native American group from the Pacific Northwest Coast known for their intricate art, symbolic designs, and rich mythological heritage. Discover how Haida symbols capture important events in their history, explore their unique tattooing traditions, and learn about the beauty and complexity of their artistic expressions. Uncover the significance of totem poles and how tattoos are linked to these symbolic animals.
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The Haida are a Native American people from the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. Their national homeland is the west coast of Canada and include parts of south east Alaska.
A symbol is a particular mark that represents some piece of information. For example in everyday life: Fire Exit No Smoking
Haida symbols record important mythological events in the families history - usually when an ancestor encountered a spiritual being. For example the otter symbol represents the belief of the Haida that otters where first created from a man with a spear.
When the symbol was designed it was tattooed upon the body or carved onto an object i.e. A Totem Pole. In fact the Haida were once one of the most heavily tattooed indigenous people in the world, and were one of very few groups in recorded history to tattoo in colour, using red as well as black. This is where the distinctive colours come from.
The Haida are famous around the world for the beauty and complexity of their art and images. The bold lines of the Haida designs mean they are still used to produce tattoos.
Your turn! Your turn! Create your own Haida patterns in your yellow book. Remember the distinct shapes and colours used to create the effect. Can you link your tattoo to your totem pole animal?
