The mural is complete! What an honour to be a part of this project as facilitor and mentor.
The Youth Voices Community Mural Project was supported by the BC Arts Council, The Alley, and the Tla’amin Nation. Artists Meghan Hildebrand and Annie Robinson and Elder Sherman Pallen supported Tla’amin youth artists Rhys Galligos, Makela Gallagher, Kobe Galligos, and Dion Marriott throughout the project.
The vision for this mural design came from Rhys Galligos, with input from the group. It was collectively painted in September 2025. My deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who supported this project.
Learn more and read the full artist statement from Rhys here.
kʷakʷɛm / kwa-kwem / To Be Alive on Marine Avenue in qathet, BC