Beaver Panel Susan Point the Moon appears frequently in

the Moon appears frequently in the Winter Ceremonies

According to Margaret August

I also couldn't pronounce the plural 'octopi'

They often symbolize communication and represent the voice of the people

Beaver Panel Susan Point the Moon appears frequently inIndigenous 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