A K’ómoks band member has been selected to carve a totem pole for the Glacier View Roundabout.

The Town of Comox put out a call for Expressions of Interest in the fall.

Karver Everson’s work is deeply rooted in ancestral teachings and shaped by his family's strong artistic and cultural traditions.

The Glacier View Roundabout is a highly visible gateway at the top of Comox Hill.

The Town says installation of an Indigenous-carved totem pole at the location is an opportunity to celebrate K’ómoks culture, teachings, and connection to the land through an enduring artistic presence that will welcome residents and visitors alike.

Everson  - who carries the Kwak̓wala name Długwayaxa̱lis, from the Gigal’gam of the Walas Kwagu’ł - was born in the Comox Valley.

He has contributed to numerous significant monumental pole projects in the Valley and beyond, including two welcome figures for the Village of Cumberland, K’ómoks First Nation–initiated projects, a Guardian Pole for the City of Courtenay’s Airpark Trail, and a Guardian Pole at Helliwell Park on Hornby Island, among others.

Mayor Nicole Minions says the new totem pole “will stand as a powerful symbol of local indigenous history and identity as you are welcomed to the community.”

Work will take about eight months to complete, and a community celebration and official unveiling are being planned for the fall.

To learn more, visit Town of Comox.