The Census totem pole was created by artist Tommy Joseph of the Tlingit people in Southeast Alaska. The totem pole traveled throughout the states of Alaska and Washington to draw native people to the 2010 Census message and encourage their participation in the Decennial count. The Census totem pole will be on permanent display at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters.
Program:
Welcome and Acknowledgements -- Tim Olson, Assistant Division Chief, Field Division
Video Presentation -- The Census Totem Pole: Journey, Celebration, Dedication
Presentation of the Census Totem Pole -- Tlingit Singers led by Jackie Johnson-Pata, Executive Director of The National Congress of American Indians in Washington, DC
The Artist's Statement -- Tommy Joseph (Tlingit), Sitka, Alaska
Acceptance, Remarks, and Reflections -- Dr. Robert Groves, Director, US Census Bureau
Recognition of Guests and Remarks -- Katherine Eldermar (Tlingit), Sealaska Corporation, Juneau, Alaska
-- Don Chapman (Mohegan), US Department of Commerce
Closing Song -- Tlingit Singers
Closing Remarks -- Tim Olson, Assistance Division Chief, Field Division
Reception and Light Refreshments
On Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., the Census Totem Pole Dedication Ceremony will be held in the main lobby (metro entrance) of the Census Bureau headquarters. This ceremony serves as a kick-off event for Native American Heritage month.
The Census Totem Pole was commissioned by the Seattle Regional Census Center for promotional outreach to the Native American population during the 2010 Census. It has traveled across Alaska and Washington states, making appearances at various community events, such as powwows and conferences. The Census Totem Pole will be permanently displayed next to the Census Population Clock on “Main Street.”
Wednesday’s dedication ceremony will include a video about the significance of the Census Totem Pole and its journey from ...More...
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