Richard Pollard

Richard Pollard, known by his Nuxalk name Suncwmay, is a carver and cultural figure from Bella Coola, British Columbia. He is renowned for his totem poles that reflect the deep spiritual significance of the grizzly bear within the Nuxalk community. Following a tragic grizzly bear attack that injured multiple students from the local school, Pollard has been reflecting on his relationship with these majestic creatures and the necessary changes in coexistence practices.