What do monarch butterflies symbolize to Native Americans?

Indigenous cultures in North America are quite numerous and differing. Remember North and South America are very large land masses, with quite disparate geographies. read more

Now that I have that out of the way, in my culture (Puget Sound Salish) Monarch butterfly's symbolize transformation and rebirth. read more

The monarch butterfly is known as the symbol of hope. In Native American cultures, butterflies send your wishes to the heavens. There are tales around them, and they celebrate renewal. In Christianity, the process from caterpillar to butterfly symbolizes resurrection, and transcendence. read more

During migration, Monarch Butterflies will land in the very tree as did their ancestors. After traveling thousands of miles, even being blow off course, the Monarch ‘grandchild’ or even ‘great-great grandchild’ Butterfly will find the exact same spot that their grandparents ‘roosted’ in after the migration. read more