The Oshawa Museum and Oshawa Historical Society, in partnership with Oshawa Libraries, presents the latest in their Speakers Series:

Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole (directed by Gil Cardinal, 2003, 70 min)

This feature-length documentary traces the journey of the Haisla people to reclaim the G’psgolox totem pole that went missing from their British Columbia village in 1929. The fate of the 19th century traditional mortuary pole remained unknown for over 60 years until it was discovered in a Stockholm museum where it is considered state property by the Swedish government.

Director Gil Cardinal combines interviews, striking imagery and rare footage of master carvers to raise questions about ownership and the meaning of Indigenous objects held in museums.

Stay after the film for an entertaining lecture from the Oshawa Historical Society.

—-

All are welcome. This event is free but pre-registration is required at Local History Speaker Series | Events | Oshawa Public Libraries

For more information, contact the Oshawa Museum at (905) 436-7624 or programming@oshawamuseum.org