Bear Panel Chief Walter Harris moons are symbolic of the

moons are symbolic of the female energies and the matrimonial lineage

Dogfish is often portrayed face-on

is an important crest and figure among the Haida

They also lead the way by ensuring that we have a future to look forward to through land and water protection

Oftentimes

Bear Panel Chief Walter Harris moons are symbolic of theIndigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral