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Kitselas Petroglyphs
Faces carved from the stone on Dry Island. These photos were taken by Morris Mason, Dave Walker and Gary Coupland during archaeological surveys and digs in the early 1980s
Rubbing of Kitselas Rock Art
Rubbing of the 'Rescued Rock' of Ringbolt Island. Rubbing and photo by Dave Walker, 1972.
The Main Petroglyph on Ringbolt Island
Main Glyph' of Ringbolt Island. Human style figures wearing crowns or head pieces.
Live Timber Harvest
Culturally midified tree in the Kitselas area. This tree likely had its bark harvested at some time in the past.
Totem Pole at Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre at Kitselas Canyon 2008.
View of the Canyon
Ringbolt Island is th location of five seperate petroglyphs. It is most likely that the petroglyphs in the Kitselas Canyon are associated with shamanism. A shaman is a religious specialist and healer whose primary function is to cure people. Shamanic activity was carried out away from village sites and is very closely associated with notioins of transformation.
Ringbolt Island in the Kitselas Canyon
Ringbolt Island is the location of five seperate petroglyphs. It is most likely that the petroglyphs in the Kitselas Canyon aree associated with shamanism. A shaman is a religious specialist and healer whose primary function is to cure people. Shamanic activity was carried out away from village sites and was very closely associated with notioins of transformation.
View of the Skeena River
Whirlpools and eddies from the viewing station along the Kitselas Canyon walking tour.
Whale Pole
Totem poles at Kitselas Canyon representing Killer Whale clan. Carved by Stan Beven
Eagle and Raven Poles
Totem poles at Kitselas Canyon representing the four clans of the Gitselasu; the Wolf, the Eagle, the Raven and the Killer Whale. Carved by Stan Beven
Stan Beven and Four Clans of the Gitselasu
Totem poles at Kitselas Canyon representing the four clans of the Gitselasu; the Wolf, the Eagle, the Raven and the Killer Whale. Carved by Stan Beven
Four Clans of the Gitselasu
Totem poles at Kitselas Canyon representing the four clans of the Gitselasu; the Wolf, the Eagle, the Raven and the Killer Whale. Carved by Stan Beven
Wolf Pole
Totem pole at Kitselas Canyon representing Wolf clan. Carved by Stan Beven
Eagle Pole of the Gitselasu
Totem poles at Kitselas Canyon representing the Eagle clan. Carved by Stan Beven
Carved Rock
Rock with etching found at the Kitselas Canyon.