Community Wall
Explore Squamish Public Art and its Cultural Landscape
Skwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw - Squamish, BC
The Community Wall is a vibrant 150-square-foot outdoor mural created through a collaborative paint-by-number project that invited the entire Squamish community to take part. Designed in traditional Coast Salish style by artist Tawx’sin Yexwulla (Aaron Nelson-Moody) and facilitated by Paintillio, the mural embodies the spirit of collective creativity and cultural sharing. The central figure, Snookum—the sun, radiates generosity, abundance, and light while also reminding viewers of the delicate balance of the environment and the creatures of forest and sea that sustain life. This work stands as both a teaching and a celebration: a visual reminder that protecting and honouring the natural world is a responsibility carried by all.
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Female Welcome Figure
First Welcome Trail
In Musqueam culture, Welcome Figures welcome visitors to our territory. The original poles were house posts and placed at the entrances of our house - right at the doorway inviting you in, welcoming you. Located behind the Vancouver School Board in public plaza.
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.
