New mural unveiled at the Canfor Leisure Pool
PRINCE GEORGE – The new art piece, titled ‘Talukw Bah Bedukaih/Dipping for Salmon’, was created as a collaboration between local artist Ray Desjarlais and their mother, Kym Gouchie. The artwork, which measures three metres by seven metres, depicts an elder dipping their net during twilight on the Nechako River. The artists’ goal was to share an appreciation for the art of dip netting, highlighting its beauty and serenity.
“As a Nation at the confluence of two rivers, the importance of water, fishing and aquaculture are not only of the utmost importance to us, but incredibly representative of Lheidli T’enneh’s history and future,” said Chief Dolleen Logan, on behalf of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. “We are grateful to the City of Prince George for bringing this opportunity forward, to Canfor for commissioning the work, and to Lheidli T’enneh members and artists, Kym Gouchie and Ray Desjarlais for producing such a beautiful piece that will live on for years to come.”