Easter Totem Pole (UMTV)

Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest area in North America often passed knowledge on through totem poles. These carvings in cedar tell stories as books do. United Methodist pastor David Fison spent years serving congregations in Alaska. Fison was inspired to create totem poles to tell the biblical stories of Easter and Christmas in symbols familiar to the native peoples. Alaska native Charley Brower says, "The story that they tell, is heartwarming for us. People like Dave Fison saw that there are natives there with their own way of telling stories and relating to our Creator." In this video, Fison shares what each symbol on his Easter totem pole signifies and his own spiritual journey as a craftsman.

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Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful man's heart and God-given gifts with me.  It means a great deal, and I pray that many, many more will watch, listen, and be inspired.