Symbol 1: The eagle is sacred, wise and a noble creature representing power and prestige to the Canadian aboriginals. It's a symbol of grace, power and intellectual abilities
Symbol 2: The Heron- the first people took of the herons inquisitiveness, determination and excellent judgement skills while it fishes or hunts. They believed sighting a heron before a hunt would indicate the hunt would be a victorious one.
Symbol 3: The salmon symbolizes instinct, persistence and determination. Also a symbol of abundance, wealth and prosperity because of the salmon is the primary food source for the northwest coast. Salmon in pairs is good luck.
Symbol 4: In the northwest native culture the sun is known to provide the Earth with healing energy and life. Also represents abundance and peace. Some old legends believe the raven stole the sun from an evil tribe and placed it in the sky. It later then set it free back to the Earth and has since given humans warmth, light and life.
Symbol 2: The Heron- the first people took of the herons inquisitiveness, determination and excellent judgement skills while it fishes or hunts. They believed sighting a heron before a hunt would indicate the hunt would be a victorious one.
Symbol 3: The salmon symbolizes instinct, persistence and determination. Also a symbol of abundance, wealth and prosperity because of the salmon is the primary food source for the northwest coast. Salmon in pairs is good luck.
Symbol 4: In the northwest native culture the sun is known to provide the Earth with healing energy and life. Also represents abundance and peace. Some old legends believe the raven stole the sun from an evil tribe and placed it in the sky. It later then set it free back to the Earth and has since given humans warmth, light and life.
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