I n Native American culture, totem animals or spirit animals are spiritual symbols that protect and guide a person or their family or tribe.Some of these spirits would bring messages or direction ...

[This story, originally published on July 29, was updated with information about the location of the totem pole in West ... the nation’s first Native American Cabinet secretary — blessed ...

The dominant imagery on the colorful totem being towed across the country: An eagle diving down to earth, a man praying and a salmon. Two dozen Native American activists in 10 cars towing one ...

For decades after colonization, the creation of these tribal records was outlawed, however in recent history, Native artisans and tradition bearers have begun to both recreate totem poles that ...

“And to have it sit among these sacred national monuments, representing Native American peoples, is special.” White House officials said they are aware of the totem pole’s journey to Washingto ...

A Native American totem pole that has been used as a coat stand in a backroom in Britain for the past 30 years could be worth more than £100,000. The 6ft 7ins sculpture was bought by wealthy ...