Celebrating the Welcome Pole, Nex̱wlélex̱wem / Bowen Island

In June 2019, a Welcome Pole was unveiled at Bowen Island Community School (BICS). The Pole is a collaboration between the carver, Winadzi, an island resident and member of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation , Ywalacktun and other members of Squamish Nation that led the blessing ceremonies, and students and staff of Bowen Island Community School and West Vancouver School District.

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My dear friend Winadzi is such a great teacher. What a beautiful opportunity for the community. I look forward to visiting the totem to pay my respects to the work that was done and shared.