The unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
Work on the three posts began in February and wrapped up earlier this month.
The centrepiece is a 44-foot reconciliation post carved by Squamish nation members James Harry and his father Xwalacktun, while a 22-foot female welcome figure was carved by brother-sister duo Chrystal and Chris Sparrow of the Musqueam Indian band.
The third post, also 22 feet in height, is a welcome post carved by Musqueam member William Dan.
Friday’s events coincided with National Indigenous Peoples Day and featured thousands of school-aged kids taking in the event.
A story about the project’s launch was published in early April and can be found here.
See more photos from the unveiling below:
The unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
The unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
The unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
Members of the Coastal Wolf Pack, a traditional Musqueam dance group, drummed the carvers in for the ceremony. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
The unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
Carvers Xwalacktun and his son James Harry, Chris and Chrystal Sparrow, and William Dan listen to speakers during a ceremony at the Vancouver School Board, June 21, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
The unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Photo: Dan Toulgoet
