Northwest Coast Animal Symbols and Kwak’wala

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Northwest Coast Animal Symbols and Kwak’wala Presentation by Shannon Campbell

Animal Symbols Different animals symbolize and represent human traits, values and characteristics On totem poles, animals represent families or clans and are used to tell a story

Kwak’wala Language Spoken by the Kwakwaka’wakw people The K’omoks people have adopted this language K’omoks means “the land of plenty” in Kwak’wala

Beaver t̕sawi Creative Artistic Determined

Black Bear t̕ła'yi Strength Learned Humility Motherhood Teaching

Bumblebee ha̱mdzalat̕si Honesty Pure Thinking Willingness Drive

Dogfish x̱wa̱lǥwa̱m Persistence Strength A Born Leader

Dove / Pigeon ha̱'mu Love Gentleness Kindness

Dragonfly mamak̕wa Ever-Changing Life

Eagle kwikw Great Strength Leadership Prestige

Frog wa̱ḵ̓es New Life Communicator Stability

Halibut p̓o'yi Life Protector Strength Stability

Hawk mama’na Strength Far Sighted

Heron Patience Graceful Easy Going

Hummingbird k̕wa̱'ak̕wa̱mt̕a Love Beauty Intelligence Spirit Messenger

Killer Whale max̱'inux̱ Traveller Guardian Symbol of Good

Kingfisher k̓a̱da̱lawi Luck Patience Speed Agility

Loon x̱awi Peace Tranquility Generous Giving Nature

Otter x̱wa̱mdi Trusting Inquisitive Bright Loyal Friendship

Owl da̱xda̱xa̱lułamł Wisdom

Raven ǥwa'wina Creation Knowledge Bringer of the Light Trickster

Salmon k̓uta̱la Dependability Renewal Provider

Seal Bright Inquisitive Organized

Thunderbird kwa̱nkwa̱nxwa̱lige‘ Powerful Mystical Leader

Wolf atła'na̱m Intelligence Leadership Strong Sense of Family