Angoon's Killer Whale Totem Poles: A Legacy of Resilience

Shgendootaan George shares the powerful story of three killer whale totem poles in Angoon, Alaska, symbolizing her familys history and community resilience. The poles, known as kootéeyaa, commemorate a tragic event from 1882 when the U.S. Navy attacked the village. George recalls seeing her father help raise a memorial pole in 1982, and she led the process of laying to rest the second pole in 2010. The latest pole, carved by Joe Zuboff, was raised earlier this year, highlighting the strength and continuity of Angoons culture. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.