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Westbank First Nation sculpture unveiled at Big White

KELOWNA – A statue donated to Big White Ski Resort by the Westbank First Nation has been unveiled today, Dec. 5. The statue was created by artist Smoker Marchand and is based on the First Nation’s logo, according to a media release.  It features a grizzly bear, coyote and Ogopogo. The base of the statue...

Latest WFN art honours veterans of all backgrounds

WEST KELOWNA – A new sculpture by renowned First Nation artist Smoker Marchand was unveiled in West Kelowna Tuesday. Marchand says the steel monument, which depicts three warriors in full battle dress, represents veterans of all backgrounds who have served in the military. “I wanted to show a strong Indian man. I wanted to show...