Gilakas’la I am John Lyall, a Kwakwaka’wakw artist from the 4 tribes of the Musgamagw. I am from the Coon and Dick families of Gilford Island and Kingcome Inlet. I have been fortunate to come from a strong line of artists in my family, including my Chief Chas Coon, cousins Vinnie Shaughnessy, Beau Dick & Francis Dick. I am currently an educator in SD 62, and director of Thunder Indigenous Rugby.
This design introduces the majestic Eagle or “Kwikw” inside the logo of the Victoria Rowing club. We hope that the athletes and youth of the VCRC will follow the lead of the Eagle and soar together.
John Lyall Mupenkin --------------------------------------------
