The Meaning of the Poles
Swan River First Nation

Pole 1: Obedience - a Sacred responsibility, a Sacred Understanding
Pole 2: Respect- to recognize the Sacred in Everything around us
Pole 3: Humility - the act of forgetting one's self for Others
Pole 4: Joy - the Good from within, our own Well-Being
Pole 5: Love - an expression of one's feelings, the Sacred Feminine in us All
Pole 6: Faith - our own Sacred Beliefs, our Divine Self
Pole 7: Kinship - a connection by blood, to never forget the Ties that bind
Pole 8: Cleanliness - the Importance of Purity and Caring
Pole 9: Appreciation - being Grateful, the Privilege of Life, the Honor
Pole 10: Strength - the Nation, the People, the Sacred Culture, Tradition
Pole 11: Good Child Rearing - to learn by Example, for future Generations
Pole 12: Hope - for a better tomorrow, for the Nation, for its People
Pole 13: Ultimate Protection - Creator's Hand over us, Creator's Sheltering
Pole 14: Control Flaps - to control the wind ​