Long before Prince Rupert The sea’s bounty links the past and present. Coast Ts’msyen people have fished in this region for more than 10,000 years. Their art, ceremonial regalia, totem poles, songs, dances, traditions and culture enrich Prince Rupert today. Totem poles – created by Ts’msyen and other First Nations – punctuate the city. Indigenous artists depict their family lineage and cultural heritage by carving family crests, humans, animals, birds and fish into the stately trunks of western red cedar trees. In Prince Rupert, we viewed totem poles in Cow Bay, Sunken Gardens Park, Totem Park and at the not-to-bemissed Museum of Northern B.C. Located steps from the cruise terminal, the museum’s exhibits, information plaques and tours portray thousands of years of local Indigenous history and culture. CSANews | SUMMER 2023 | 19 Travel
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