Coastal First Nations

http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/gitwangak	This fortified village was built as a protection after the occupants raided other villages (1700s)

Not sure of the significance of the smaller faces in the hands and eyes	The image symbolizes a 'copper' which was used during potlatches to distribute wealth	Note 'bear claw marks' on the pole below the bear
This was a very new totem pole	Trina was selling her hand crafted necklaces. bracelets and pouches
The poles are left to decay when they fall, just as a tree would naturally	Bear at top, Killer Whale, Weeping Woman	Emily Carr painted an image of a similar totem

		Some poles have little carving on them, others are very elaborate
Note 'watchmen' with their hats, at the top of the poles	Visitor's Centre and small museum in the background. Human on left, Raven on right
		Map of the lava flow from the Cone at the bottom. down the valley (blocking the river to form Lava Lake), 11 km (7 miles) of lava across to the Nass River on the right and a further 10 km (6 miles) of flow down the valley.
		The bridge crosses over the Nass River at Gitwinksihlkw
Used to catch salmon as they swim upstream to spawn		This young fellow has a natural affinity for the dancing, he is very expressive