(16) sen’klip (COYOTE)

Smoker Marchand, 2013

Campbell Road roundabouts

These two monuments, found on either side of William R. Bennett Bridge entrance, showcase a coyote and grizzly bear paw. sen’k’lip (coyote) was sent by k̓ʷuləncútn (Creator) to help our people survive on this land.

A plaque at the site states:

“The Okanagan people are observers of the beauty of nature, and active participants in the protection of this area. The Okanagan people used this place as a village and lake crossing for thousands of years.”