“k̓ʷə səlilwətaɬ syəwenəɬ ct – Our Tsleil-Waututh Ancestors”

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Public Art Ceremony “k̓ʷə səlilwətaɬ syəwenəɬ ct – Our Tsleil-Waututh Ancestors” took place on October 25, 2023, at Burnaby City Hall with səlilwətaɬ members and staff, City of Burnaby elected officials and staff, and members of the public in attendance to unveil a carving in the style of a traditional Coast Salish house post created by TsuKwalton Jonas Jones, Tsleil-Waututh artist and member. 

Commissioned for Burnaby City Hall, this public artwork honours the relationship established between səlilwətaɬ and the City of Burnaby. This incredibly intricate panel brings a two-sided wolf design in relief carving and metal.