Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Kakaso'las

People Come From Far Away to Seek Her Advice

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

1. Kakaso'las Marker

Inscription.
KWARWARA' WARW CARVER ELLEN NEEL AND HER UNCLE Mungo Martin were among the first artists to achieve wide recognition for their totem poles commissioned by museums, cities, and art collectors. Neel was also the first woman to become a Northwest Coast carver. This pole was completed in 1955 for Woodward's Department Store. In memory of Neel's pioneering role in reaching an international audience through her art, the University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology has loaned this pole to Stanley Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 49° 17.953′ N, 123° 7.265′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Brockton Point Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Brockton Point Trail, Vancouver BC V6G 3E2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

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in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chief Wakas Pole (here, next to this marker); Sky Chief Pole (here, next to this marker); Thunderbird House Post (here, next to this marker); Oscar Maltipi Pole (a few steps from this marker); Ga'akstalas (a few steps from this marker); Beaver Crest Pole (a few steps from this marker); Indian Totem Poles (a few steps from this marker); Chief Skedans Mortuary Pole (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

2. Kakaso'las Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

3. Kakaso'las Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.