People of the Cedar
Cedar has been an important resource for coastal Salish first nations that used the various parts of the tree for different utilitarian (and non-utilitarian) purposes. In this exhibition called the Big House and found in Capilano park, there are examples of the types of items created with this important resource that include canoes, baskets, art, etc.
- Transportation
- Weaving
- Fishing
- Household
These were the general aspects of coastal life influenced by the abundant cedar. It stills plays a key role in First Nations' cultures.
There is a canoe in the exhibit that has a unique place in the park's history because it belonged to a Squamish matriarch named Mary Capilano, who was instrumental in bringing peace between warring groups.
According to one of the info-graphics, the structure housing the exhibit was made in the likeness of traditional dwellings used for ceremonial events like the potlach. Totems at the front of such places usually represent a family or clan lineage.
The Big House from a distance.
In this particular case, the pole is called the Seventh Generation Pole and acts as a reminder that the generations of tomorrow will be affected by our actions today.
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love the design of the tree very unique amd creative also the place.
This is right and I agree of this. It's really matter our decision today for the future of our kids in the future.
This is a highly forested area with many great trees. It's important to take care of it. Thank you!
Yeah. That's nice. You're welcome 🤗
I love this! The simple that trees offer, I will paint my own totem, will start today. It's a cool symbolism that spans the entire northern hemisphere, but in different ways..
It's a very inspiring art form with layers of meaning. I sometimes see the carvers working on the totems with their tools and large pieces of cedar. It's highly creative and crafty work.
Wowww i love cedar, in argentina most of the doors in my house were made of cedar.... when you cut the wood it makes your nose itch and sneeze like pepper. it is a peculiar wood and its colour fascinates me. What a beautiful place!
There are a lot of cedar houses and buildings around these parts. I like the smell and look of it. The colour has an organic warmth that is very pleasant.
Exactly! The colour is beautiful, that reddish colour....
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Que maravilla poder conocer estos sitios a los que ni siquiera puedo soñar con visitar, a través de tus fotografías. Gracias
Estas experiencias son muy especiales, y quedan cerca de la ciudad, que tambien es bueno. Espero que algun dia esos sueños de viajar a tierras lejanas se conviertan en una realidad.