Xwalacktun – Promoting art for  healing and growth

Xwalacktun is one of Canada’s most well known Squamish and Kwakwaka'wakw sculptors and carvers. His wood carvings can be found throughout the province, telling stories of healing and growth. Fittingly, this led to him being the first indigenous artist to be granted a license to create art related to an Olympic Games, when the event came to Vancouver in 2010. Today, he continues to give back to the community through teaching and furthering reconciliation in Canada.