John Marston from Stz’uminus First Nation will be putting his artistic mark on the Salish Eagle.

That is one of the new Salish Class vessels which BC Ferries said are “named to recognize the Coast Salish as the original mariners of the Salish Sea”.

BC Ferries and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council selected Marston as one of three Coast Salish artists to create designs for the new vessels. Darlene Gait from Esquimalt Nation will design for the Salish Orca while Thomas Cannell from Musqueam will work on the Salish Raven design.

The designs will be shared publically as they are completed over the coming months.