The eagle symbolizes great intellectual abilities with grace and power. It is the ruler of the sky and has the ability to transform itself. It is sacred, noble and wise, representing power and prestige to the Coast Salish First Nations.

The Watchmen are known to have supernatural powers. They protect the village  by warning the Chief of any approaching danger. As the poles age, in keeping with Snuneymuxw and other Pacific Northwest First Nations tradition, they were laid down as they became unstable so that they may slowly decay and...