BC Ferries and the First PeoplesB次元官网网址� Cultural Council reveal in a special ceremony Friday the Indigenous artistic designs that will adorn the Northern Sea Wolf, a BC Ferries vessel that will provide summer service between northern Vancouver Island and B.C.B次元官网网址檚 Central Coast.

B次元官网网址淭his work is a visual statement to the vitality of the art and culture that comes from this land and is thriving today,B次元官网网址� said Tracey Herbert, CEO of First PeoplesB次元官网网址� Cultural Council. B次元官网网址淲e are so proud to be involved in a project that raises the profile of Indigenous artists and informs travelers of the people who have always lived here and their deep connection to the Salish Sea.B次元官网网址�

BC Ferries, the First PeoplesB次元官网网址� Cultural Council, Nuxalk Nation, Kwakiutl First Nation reveal designs for Northern Sea Wolf by Danika Naccarella and Richard Hunt. Vessel expected to enter service for Port Hardy - Bella Coola in June 2019.

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Kwakiutl First NationB次元官网网址檚 Richard Hunt and Nuxalk NationB次元官网网址檚 Danika Naccarella designed the artwork that will be featured on the Northern Sea Wolf. The artwork will be displayed on the interior and exterior of the vessel, along with profiles of the artists.

B次元官网网址淚 am proud to have the opportunity to showcase my culture, GilakasB次元官网网址檒a,B次元官网网址� said Hunt. B次元官网网址淚 also want to congratulate fellow artist, Danika Naccarella, and extend my thanks to the Songhees people. I look forward to seeing my design come to life on the Northern Sea Wolf.B次元官网网址�

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BC Ferries and community stakeholders named the Northern Sea Wolf in honour of a First NationsB次元官网网址� legend in which the Sea Wolf is a manifestation of the Orca. The designs depict the beauty of the majestic animal, with the Sea Wolf the symbol of family, loyalty and the protector of those travelling their waters.

B次元官网网址淢y design will live on for many years as a representation of my community and our strength. It is an honour to share this opportunity with Richard Hunt and I want to thank BC Ferries and the First PeoplesB次元官网网址� Cultural Council for selecting our designs,B次元官网网址� Naccarella said. B次元官网网址淚 hope my artwork will help inspire youth in our community and the next generation of Indigenous artists.B次元官网网址�

In December 2017, the First PeoplesB次元官网网址� Cultural Council issued a call for artists from the Central Coast to submit their portfolios for consideration. From there, a jury of artist peers and BC Ferries representatives shortlisted artists who were invited to submit design concepts for the Northern Sea Wolf.

The designs of Richard Hunt and Danika Naccarella were chosen for their artistic excellence, Indigenous style and ability to express the vessel name through artwork.

George Taylor of the KwakwakaB次元官网网址檞akw Nation, sings to B次元官网网址渉onour his best friend,B次元官网网址� artist Richard Hunt, after HuntB次元官网网址檚 art was selected for BC FerriesB次元官网网址� vessel Northern Sea Wolf. Singers from Nuxalk Nation join in.

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B次元官网网址淩ichard and Danika have created striking designs which pay tribute to the people of the Central Coast and the territory where we operate,B次元官网网址� said Mark Collins, BC FerriesB次元官网网址� president and CEO. B次元官网网址淚t has been a privilege to work with two exceptionally talented artists and we are honoured to display their designs on our vessel, the Northern Sea Wolf.B次元官网网址�

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Direct seasonal service between Port Hardy and Bella Coola commenced this September with the Northern Adventure. Starting in spring 2019, the Northern Sea Wolf will provide direct summer service between Port Hardy and Bella Coola, with a connector service once a week between Bella Coola, Bella Bella, Shearwater and Ocean Falls.