Friendship Totem Pole
Wishing Unity And Friendship Among All Yukoners
The Elements:
- Thunderbird
With outstretched wings, it symbolizes good luck and happiness to all people. - Wolf – (Holding “Skookum Jim” Mason)
He represents one of the major Indian clans of Yukon. - Crow
He represents the second major Indian clan of Yukon. - Beaver
Depicting the fur industry, he symbolizes industry, perseverance, energy and intelligence. - Bear
Representing good hunting, he holds everyone up because of his great strength.
The Colours:
- Black – Depicts the charcoal of campfires
- Red – Symbolizes mother earth
- White – Represents the many rapids along the great Yukon River.

