Royal Jubilees
Milestone years have been celebrated in long reigns since George III
SIMON CHARLIE (1920-2005)
Talking stick
2002RCIN 200044
A hand-carved and painted talking stick. It was made by Simon Charlie, a distinguished master carver and elder of the Cowichan Coast Salish First Nation.
A talking stick is used in councils and meetings to ensure order and indicate authority. Only the person holding the stick may speak, providing a fair hearing for all.
A talking stick is used in councils and meetings to ensure order and indicate authority. Only the person holding the stick may speak, providing a fair hearing for all.