The Healing Totem Pole, Yaa Naa Néx Kootéeyaa

The Healing Totem Pole was dedicated in 2018.

NPS Photo / M. Senac

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Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot

Yaa Naa Néx Kootéeyaa (Healing Totem Pole), was designed not only to convey the difficult relationship between the National Park Service and the Huna Tlingit, but also to honor the history of people working to overcome past hurts and heal. It compresses centuries of history into 20 feet of yellow cedar, depicting the Huna Tlingit’s tragic migration from Glacier Bay Homeland, the painful period of alienation, and the more recent collaborative efforts between partners. Capped by two human figures symbolically holding Xunaa Shuká Hít, Huna Ancestors’ House - one wearing a woven cedar hat, one wearing the iconic ranger hat - the totem is a focal point for conversations about true partnerships.

See more details and photos of the Healing Totem Pole.