Raven’s Gift is one of a group of four totem poles on Canada Avenue between Station Street and Kenneth Street. It was carved in 1989 by Doug LaFortune and stands 6.4m (20′ 10″).
![Raven's Gift totem pole, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.](http://www.duncansightseeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Ravens_Gift-duncansightseing-PB192370-1662x2592.jpg)
Raven’s Gift is comprised of three figures: the Raven (top), Man (middle) and the Beaver (bottom). Carver Doug LaFortune explains the meaning of this pole as:
“…..the Man in the middle with the adze in his hand was a carver. He’s holding the adze [and] he is saying, “Here’s my gift to you.”
The Chief commissioned this pole and the Raven brought the carved pole to another village that was near the river….the Beaver helped provide the log…..”
![Raven's Gift totem pole, Raven figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.](http://www.duncansightseeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Ravens_Gift-Raven_figure-duncansightseeing-PB192374-1662x859.jpg)
![Raven's Gift totem pole, Man figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.](http://www.duncansightseeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Ravens_Gift-Man_figure-duncansightseeing-PB192373-1662x1897.jpg)
![Raven's Gift totem pole, Beaver figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.](http://www.duncansightseeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Ravens_Gift-Beaver-figure-duncansightseeing-PB192371-1662x2216.jpg)
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