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Totem pole installed outside Nootka Sound RCMP detachment

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

A new totem pole now stands outside the RCMP detachment in Nootka Sound.

Officers gathered May 13 with members of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation for a waking ceremony marking the installation of the carving titled “The Protector.”

The pole was carved by master carver Sanford Williams from a log sourced near Yuquot.

It features a wolf, a bear and human figures representing communities served by the Nootka Sound RCMP detachment, including Gold River, Tahsis and Tsaxana.

Officials say the pole symbolizes a partnership between the RCMP and the First Nation.

“The raising of this totem pole represents an important moment in the ongoing relationship between the Nootka Sound detachment and the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation,” said Sgt. Greg Young, Nootka Sound detachment commander. “We are grateful for the guidance, partnership and trust that continues to grow through meaningful engagement, shared understanding and respect. We hope The Protector serves as a lasting reminder of our commitment to continuing that work together.”

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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