VSB Reconciliation Poles
“The VSB is beginning a Legacy Carving project, in honour of Reconciliation in Education. Over the coming months, a Reconciliation pole will be carved on-site by two Squamish carvers, James and Rick Harry. In addition, two Welcome figures are carved by two Musqueam carvers, Chrystal Sparrow and William Dan.”
– VSB
The Legacy Carving Project includes three Indigenous art poles installed on the Vancouver School Board property. The installation consists of a 40-foot Reconciliation Pole and two 20-foot Welcome Figures, creating a significant cultural presence at the site.
studioHuB architects ltd. served as Prime Consultant for the project. Given the importance of the artwork and its relationship to the community, the location of the poles was a key consideration throughout the design process. Working closely with Indigenous community members, as well as structural and geotechnical consultants, the team identified a prominent location at the corner of Fir Street and West 10th Avenue.
The art poles welcome visitors to the site and contribute to a stronger sense of identity and visibility for Indigenous culture within the Vancouver School Board community. studioHuB also worked closely with the City of Vancouver to facilitate an accelerated permitting process.
Completed in 2019.
