Mike Dangeli is nearing the finish line on his second in a series of totem poles soon to adorn the Highway of Tears.
Titled the Brother Pole, the new pole will follow the Grandmother Pole, which was erected just off the Highway in Kitsumkalum.
The Grandmother Pole honoured Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and those impacted by the continuing tragedy with unique culturally inspired art.
With his newest work, the Nisga’a carver focused on the men and boys also missing, as well as survivors of Residential Schools.
The Brother Pole will be raised at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society’s Cultural Centre in Smithers next Monday.
Once raised at 11:00 in the morning, it will represent the 27th completed pole by Dangeli.
Hopes are to raise more Sister Poles in conjunction with the others along the Highway, ideally in Prince Rupert and Prince George.
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