Richard’s Totem Pole (1981)
The film follows 16-year-old Richard Harris, a Gitskan Indian, as he assists his father, Walter, a master totem pole carver, in creating a 30-foot totem pole. Richard learns about his cultural heritage and the significance of totem poles, which tell stories and express the spirit of nature. He discovers his own crest, the White Running Wolf, and gains insight into his identity and traditions through the carving process. The film highlights the connection between art, family, and cultural revival among Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Keywords
totem pole, Gitskan Indian, cultural heritage, carving, Richard Harris, family traditions, White Running Wolf, identity, Indigenous peoples, Canada
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