Sky Father (Tawa)

Tawa, the Sky Father, is a sacred deity in various Indigenous Northwest Coast cultures, notably among the Haida. He embodies the sky, weather, and celestial forces, representing the spiritual connection between the natural environment and human life. Tawa is often depicted as a powerful, benevolent figure who oversees natural phenomena and maintains balance in the world. In myths and traditions, he plays a vital role in creation stories and cultural ceremonies, symbolizing the sky's nurturing and protective qualities that sustain life on Earth.