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From Vancouver: The westbound 4, 14, 25, 33, R4, 44, 49, 84, 99 B-Line, and 480 buses arrive at UBC. Get off at the last stop and walk northwest. See detailed directions.
Once at UBC Exchange, you can also transfer to the 68 Wesbrook Village bus instead of walking to MOA. Get off at NW Marine Dr at West Mall. Full transit information at the Translink website.
From Downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard or Granville Street bridges, and then head west on 4th Avenue, Broadway, 10th Avenue or 16th Avenue all the way to UBC.
From YVR Airport: Exit the Arthur Laing Bridge and head west onto Southwest Marine Drive, and follow this road to UBC.
Once at UBC, watch for signs guiding you to MOA. Paid parking can be purchased by cash or credit card. An Evo parking lot is located a 7-minute walk south of MOA.
From downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard Street Bridge and exit to the right onto Cornwall Street. Follow to Point Grey Road until NW Marine Drive all the way to UBC.
Please note that this route involves a significant hill, and that Mobi bike shares do not have stations at UBC.
The Curatorial department supports initiatives — including research, exhibitions and publishing — that help to build respectful relationships and mutual understanding with cultural communities represented through MOA’s collections.
MOA is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of culturally diverse ways of knowing the world through challenging and innovative programs and partnerships with Indigenous, local and global communities.
MOA supports the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including originating communities’ right to “maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression.”
These yellow cedar talking sticks are hand-carved by celebrated Squamish artist Jim Yelton. Each one is unique and features the Raven crest. Raven is one of the most important figures in Northwest Coast artwork. The Raven is known as a trickster, the bringer of light and represents creation and knowledge.
Talking sticks are used by many Northwest Coast First Nations' cultures during important gatherings and meetings. Whoever holds the talking stick has the right to speak freely and without interruption, until they pass it on to the next speaker. In this manner, talking sticks ensure freedom of expression and instill respect for listening to the viewpoints of others.
Jim Yelton was born in Squamish, BC in 1955. He learned to carve from his father, Michael Yelton, who stressed the importance of cultural traditions and their significance within this art form. Jim has been carving cedar for over 30 years. He specializes in masks, feast dishes, canoe paddles and talking sticks. Jim’s work is featured in galleries and private collections worldwide. He currently resides in Sechelt, BC.
These yellow cedar talking sticks are hand-carved by celebrated Squamish artist Jim Yelton. Each one is unique and features the Raven crest. Raven is one of the most important figures in Northwest Coast artwork. The Raven is known as a trickster, the bringer of light and represents creation and knowledge.
Talking sticks are used by many Northwest Coast First Nations' cultures during important gatherings and meetings. Whoever holds the talking stick has the right to speak freely and without interruption, until they pass it on to the next speaker. In this manner, talking sticks ensure freedom of expression and instill respect for listening to the viewpoints of others.
Jim Yelton was born in Squamish, BC in 1955. He learned to carve from his father, Michael Yelton, who stressed the importance of cultural traditions and their significance within this art form. Jim has been carving cedar for over 30 years. He specializes in masks, feast dishes, canoe paddles and talking sticks. Jim’s work is featured in galleries and private collections worldwide. He currently resides in Sechelt, BC.
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Approximately 12" x 1.5"
Hand-carved and stained yellow cedar
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