Smithers Secondary Totem Pole
4408 Third Ave, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2025/03/11
Other Name(s)
Smithers Secondary Totem Pole
Healing Pole
Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
1999/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2025/04/10
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Smithers Secondary Totem Pole, also known as the Healing Pole, is located in front of Smithers Secondary School in Smithers, British Columbia. The historic place is the totem pole structure.
Heritage Value
Raised just over twenty years ago in 1999, the totem pole at Smithers Secondary School was the first pole to be erected in Smithers in over two decades. The pole was carved by Warner Naziel and James Madam under the guidance of Gitxsan master carver Delgamuukw Earl Muldon. The twenty-four-foot red cedar pole is carved with the crests of the five Witsuwit'en clans and was raised at an All Clans Feast on June 18th 1999 that was attended by over 1000 people.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements of the historic place include:
- Twenty-four-foot red cedar pole
- Carved with the crests of the five Witsuwit'en clans
Recognition
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (BC)
Recognition Statute
Local Government Act, s.954
Recognition Type
Community Heritage Register
Recognition Date
2025/03/11
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
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Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Education and Social Well-Being
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Community
- Public Art or Furnishings
Historic
Architect / Designer
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Builder
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Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Bulkley Valley Museum
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
GeSt-24
Status
Published
Related Places
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