By Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Shore News An 18-foot, colourful totem pole resembling a bear, frog and thunderbird now stands in front of Seaspan’s main office in North Vancouver. Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) artist Darren Yelton was given the task of restoring the decades-old totem pole after facing natural damage over the years. An “Opening of the Eyes” ceremony – a traditional celebration by the Squamish Nation – was held last month in front of Seaspan’s Pemberton location to share the newly finished totem pole, but also celebrate Yelton’s hard work. “As a totem pole carver, I enjoy what I do. It’s in my culture. I’m keeping my history alive,” Yelton said. The animals on the totem pole represent the Coast Salish people, and the pole’s roots

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