Museum at Campbell River (Treasures of Sewidi)
Treasures of Siwidi mask presentation
Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ Peoples
In a small, softly lit theatre, a dramatic light and sound show brings the story of The Treasures of Siwidi to life through a stunning display of masks. Among them is the mask of Komogwey, the “Chief of the Undersea World.” Visitors can enjoy a five-minute presentation featuring these remarkable masks, narrated by a local Chief who powerfully shares the ancient traditions of his ancestors.
Masked dance dramas are a key part of Kwakwaka’wakw potlatches, where performances re-enact legendary encounters between heroic ancestors and supernatural beings. The rights to these stories, and their artistic representation, are passed down through generations and remain the exclusive property of high-ranking Kwakwaka’wakw families.
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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.
