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Land Acknowledgment

<p>A protection pole stands in front of the Sunshine Coast Regional District offices at 1975 Field Road. Carved by Ɂantuni Tony Paul, this totem was erected in 2009. The base of the pole is a grizzly bear, signifying protection from the land. Above the bear is an eagle, its wings sheltering a frog. The frog represents unity, and here signifies the unity of the people working together to protect the watershed. The eagle represents protection from the air, and here indicates both protection of the watershed and protection of the friendship between people on the Sunshine Coast.</p>

Totem at Sunshine Coast Regional District Office

<p>A protection totem by Ɂantuni Tony Paul stands before the Sunshine Coast Regional District offices, symbolizing unity and the protection of the land, water, and community.</p>

Protection Totem at Sunshine Coast Regional District Office