man in black jacket and brown pants standing on brown rock under blue sky during daytime

Located on the Ambleside Park, Beach Groyne in West Vancouver, BC, the Welcome Figure was a gift from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) First Nation. 

The artist Sequiliem (Stan Joseph) says of the work, "This Squamish Nation figure was carved to represent our grandmother’s strength, to carry on our traditions and teachings that were told to us and so that we may respect the land, animals and all people who come to these shores of our home." 

Artist: Sequiliem (Stan Joseph)
Head Carver: Chiaxsten (Wes Nahanee)
Date of Construction: July 2001


Vince Lee

zebra standing on brown field during daytime

Sunset at the First Nations University of Canada. IG👉@tandemxvisuals

Tandem X Visuals

Pascal Bernardon

a man dressed in a costume standing next to a bunch of shoes

brown wooden statue surrounded by green plants

The Totem Poles of Capilano, Vancouver. Totem poles are carved wood monuments that depict symbols, animals, and supernatural forms and document or commemorate Indigenous history, legends, people, or events. They’re typically made from red cedar and often showcase crest animals to denote clan memberships or families, including thunderbirds, wolves, grizzly bears, eagles, and killer whales.

Udayaditya Barua

brown wooden stick on white sand near body of water during daytime

Marie-Michèle Bouchard

Vanessa Bucceri

a group of people standing in front of a building

silhouette of trees under blue sky during night time

First nation