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