The concept behind the Grass Icon is the farmlands and open fields. This piece stands prominent and strong and the design highlights the contrast of nature and man-made. The steel represents the human force imposed on the land and will continuously corrode and rust...
This traditional weaving of wool and cedar pays homage to the elders of the Tsawwassen Nation. They are a source of inspiration and guidance for many in our community. They also are the memory of our community, they preserve and pass on our language, our culture and...
This bench was designed to portray a fishing weir. A fishing weir is an obstruction placed in tidal waters, or wholly or partially across a river, to direct the passage of, or trap fish. A weir may be used to trap marine fish in the intertidal zone as the tide...
Tsawwassen First Nation are proud, sea-faring Coast Salish people. For thousands of years, we traveled and fished the waterways of the southern Strait of Georgia and lower Fraser River, visiting all Canadian and U.S. Gulf Islands. Our ancestors were accomplished...
Traditional carved paddles were used to steer and paddle the large cedar canoes in the coastal waters. Native paddles are also used during ceremonial dances. Paddles were also used as deadly weapons in the past. First Nations paddles are often carved and painted with...
