Capital City Weekly
JUNEAU — The Census totem pole will received a traditional send-off Monday before journeying to Washington, D.C., to be a part of a permanent exhibit.
The totem was carved in Sitka by Tommy Joseph last February. The Census theme and message “It’s in our hands” was clearly embedded in its curving and colorful paints. Since then, the totem was taken to numerous places in Alaska and Washington where Census events and activities were held. Census officials say that the presence of Census totem generated good attention and was an effective outreach that relayed
the importance of being counted for Census.
The send-off event will be held Monday, Aug. 2, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Roberts Tramway, located at 490 S. Franklin St. All are invited.
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