Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Canadian Totem
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
1. Canadian Totem Marker
Donado por el pueblo canadiense con motivo del 150 aniversario de nuestra independencia, celebrado en 1810.
Tallado en cedro rojo, el origen de los postes totémicos se remonta a muchos siglos antes del descubrimiento de Canadá.
Las figuras representan la mitología indígena tales como el águila, el halcón, la ballena y el castor.
Canadian Totem
Donated by the Canadian people on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of our independence, celebrated in 1810.
Carved in red cedar, the origin of totem poles dates back to many centuries before the discovery of Canada.
The figures represent indigenous mythological features such as the eagle, the hawk, the whale and the beaver.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Native Americans • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 19° 25.102′ N, 99° 11.358′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ahuehuetes of Chapultepec (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); King Nezahualcóyotl's Causeway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fountain of the Frogs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fallen Mexican Officers of the Battle of Molino del Rey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Molino del Rey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Captains Gustavo Garmendia and Federico Montes (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Fountain of Nezahualcóyotl (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Monument to José Martí (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
2. An additional Canadian Totem Marker
16 de septiembre de 1960
To the people of Mexico, on behalf of the government and the people of Canada, on the 150th anniversary of their independence
September 16, 1960
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
3. Canadian Totem and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
4. Canadian Totem
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
