The totem pole’s journey, which organizers dubbed the “Red Road to DC,” was led by about a dozen people, many of whom are Native Americans and members of the Lummi Nation, a tribe of about ...

In Native American language a Totem is a symbol that can represent a tribe, family or an individual. Traditionally, each individual is assigned nine different animals through their life ...

“For the general public, who don’t know the cultural background, totem poles are a creative, artistic way for Native Americans to tell stories about their culture and their history,” he said.

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 ...

A 5,000-pound totem pole that was hand-carved by Native Americans is coming from Washington state to be on display in the nation’s capital this summer after a journey that organizers hope will ...