Public Art Registry
Ga'akstalas
Photo: Maxime Cyr-Morton
Ga'akstalas - photo by Maxime Cyr-Morton
Stanley Park
Brockton Point
Gift
1991
Totem pole
In place
City of Vancouver
Description of work
Ga'akstalas, carved by Wayne Alfred and Beau Dick in 1991, is based on a design by Russell Smith.
Artist statement
"We wanted this pole to be a beacon of strength for our young people and show respect for our elders. It is to all our people who have made contributions to our culture." Beau Dick
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