BC Ferries and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council have unveiled Indigenous artwork that will adorn the Northern Sea Wolf.
The colourful designs are the creations of Kwakiutl First Nation’s artist Richard Hunt and Nuxalk Nation’s Danika Naccarella.
In First Nation's legend the Sea Wolf, for which the ferry is named, is a manifestation of the Orca. The Sea Wolf is considered the symbol of family, loyalty and the protector of those travelling their waters.
The designs were chosen following a call for artists from the Central Coast to submit their portfolios for consideration.
A jury of artist peers, along with BC Ferries representatives, compiled a shortlist of artists who were invited to submit specific design concepts -- ultimately choosing Hunt's and Naccarella's designs.
The Northern Sea Wolf will be in service between Port Hardy and Bella Coola next spring, with a connector service once a week between Bella Coola, Bella Bella, Shearwater and Ocean Falls.