Indians
Chemainus is a town on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Founded as a logging town in 1858, the town is now famous for its 39 outdoor murals. This outdoor gallery has given birth to 300 businesses, including a theatre, antiques dealers, and eateries. The tourist industry stemming from the murals saved the town after its mill closed in the early 1980s.
The name “Chemainus” comes from the native shaman and prophet “Tsa-meeun-is” (Broken Chest). Legend says that the man survived a massive wound in his chest to become a powerful chief. His people took his name to identify their community, Chemainus First Nation.
The railroad arrived in the 1880s and by the early 1920s the town’s population had balooned to 600 persons.
Chemainus Secondary School is located in the town, and serves as a secondary school for students living in Chemainus, Crofton, and Saltair.
A BC Ferry terminal is located in Chemainus, which provides service to Thetis and Kuper Islands. source: wikipedia
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1620Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Beve Brown-Clark, 3 months ago
Beautiful display of Native American/Canadian/PNW History….We are all tied together…lovely piece of history that has a great ‘middle’ part as I wish not to say ending…only time can and will tell!
BounaJoe, 3 months ago
It’s really a great shot and amazing story of Indians. Joe
ienemien, 3 months ago
WOW…wonderful story and great Mural…your photo is fantastic…bye Ien!!!
Blair Wainman, 3 months ago
Beautiful Image, Brendan! Also thanks so much for the historical inscription! Great work!
Sandy Stewart, 2 months ago
You did a great job of capturing this mural! I live only a few miles from the little town of Chemainus. :)
Lynda McDonald, 2 days ago
this is an excellent mural, well done