Ahtsik Native Art Gallery
Tseshaht First Nation (Port Alberni)
Located on Tseshaht lands in Port Alberni, the Ahtsik Native Art Gallery specializes in traditional West Coast style art of the Pacific Northwest. Ahtsik is a Nuu-chah-nulth word meaning to create to the best of your abilities, and all artwork at the gallery is selected based on the principles of beauty and craftsmanship. Owned by Tseshaht/Nuu-chah-nulth artist Gordon Dick, who works from his on-site carving shed, the gallery also showcases the work of local and regional artists featuring Indigenous woodcarvings, jewelry, masks, panels, sculptures, doors and more.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Nuu-chah-nulth people at Ahtsik Native Art Gallery. Owned by artist Gordon Dick, this gallery in Port Alberni showcases stunning traditional West Coast art, all carefully selected for their beauty and craftsmanship. From woodcarvings to sculptures, each piece tells a story of Indigenous artistry and creativity.
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Female Welcome Figure
First Welcome Trail
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Serpent Slayer - Welcome Pole
Public Art
At Belcarra Regional Park, on the shores of Burrard Inlet, stands a welcome pole carved by Tsleil-Waututh master carver TsuKwalton (Jonas Jones). It carries one of the Nation's most powerful origin stories — of a young boy swept away by seals, raised in the sea kingdom, and returned to his people as a warrior who could face what no one else could. This is his territory. This is where that story happened. The pole brings it back to the shore where it belongs.
“Return of the Orca” Welcome pole
Public Art
Return of the Orca” Welcome pole at Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park) in North Vancouver, carved by TsuKwalton Jonas Jones. the Return of the Orca carries the story of Great Chief wacəq II, whose deep relationship with the salmon and the natural world continues to guide Tsleil-Waututh teachings today.
