Community Heritage Register
Smithers Secondary Totem Pole
Smithers, British Columbia
Also known as Healing Pole
- Built
- 1999
- Recognized
- 2025
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
The Smithers Secondary Totem Pole, also known as the Healing Pole, is located in front of Smithers Secondary School in Smithers, British Columbia. The historic place is the totem pole structure.
Heritage value
Raised just over twenty years ago in 1999, the totem pole at Smithers Secondary School was the first pole to be erected in Smithers in over two decades. The pole was carved by Warner Naziel and James Madam under the guidance of Gitxsan master carver Delgamuukw Earl Muldon. The twenty-four-foot red cedar pole is carved with the crests of the five Witsuwit'en clans and was raised at an All Clans Feast on June 18th 1999 that was attended by over 1000 people.
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of the historic place include:
- Twenty-four-foot red cedar pole
- Carved with the crests of the five Witsuwit'en clans
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Location
4408 Third Ave, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
54.79002° N, 127.18097° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.