Scottish museum returns stolen totem pole to Nisga’a Nation in BC

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After housing it for nearly a century, the National Museum of Scotland is returning a hand-carved totem pole to its rightful owners, the Nisga’a Nation in northwestern British Columbia.

This marks the latest example of prestigious museums returning items that were taken under false pretences.

Redmond Shannon reports on the history of the 11-metre pole, how it was stolen, and when it will finally be back home.

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