At the Museum
Explore Duncan’s totems and how Duncan became the City of Totems. Learn about some of the stories that inspired them and about the totem carvers such as Simon Charlie. Examine artifacts in the museum’s collection and their place in Coast Salish life.
- K-12
- 90 minutes
- $60 per class
- Available: September 15 – December 15; January 15 – June 15 Monday to Wednesday, morning or afternoon sessions
Pole of Wealth totem beside Cowichan Valley Museum by Simon Charlie © CVMA
Simon Charlie Painting a Totem © CVMA 2005-1-2- Flett-001
Simon Charlie Carving a Totem © CVMA 2005-1-2- Flett-002
First Nations Comiaken Village © CVMA 1997.03.9.4
To book a classroom kit, contact our educational programmer at the museum (250-746-6612) or fill out the form below.