The Ministry of Health and Mental health is now home for a new 25-foot tall totem pole.

Featuring a raven, owl, frog and woman and themed Crossing Cultures and Healing, the totem is carved from a 300-year-old red cedar featuring a carved rope connecting it from top to bottom.

VIDEO: Coast Salish cultural ceremony before totem unveiling in on corner of Blanchard and Pandora.

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The Tom and Perry LaFortuneB次元官网网址檚 carved piece now stands vigil over the corner of Pandora Ave. and Blanshard St. next to the Ministry of Health and Mental Health building on 1515 Blanshard.

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