By Nora O\u2019Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tofino, B.C. \u2013 Two Indigenous Thunderbirds landed in downtown Tofino on Earth Day, April 22. Tofino in Tla-o-qui-aht territory is now their permanent home, and they reflect the community\u2019s history, identity and respect for one another, according to the district. One Thunderbird can be seen emerging into a rainbow on the sidewalk in front of the Clayoquot Sound Theatre along Campbell Street, while the second Thunderbird spread its wings along the crosswalk heading to Anchor Park lookout at Third Street and Main. \u201cThe Thunderbird is the overseer of everything,\u201d says Nuu-chah-nulth artist Nicki Love, who created the design for the Thunderbird over the rainbow. \u201cI knew right away I wanted it to be a Thunderbird,\u201d she said. \u201cThe way it\u2019s situated, it\u2019s emerging,\u201d… <\/p>\n
By Nora O\u2019Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tofino, B.C. \u2013 Two Indigenous Thunderbirds landed in downtown Tofino on Earth Day, April 22. Tofino in Tla-o-qui-aht territory is now their permanent home, and they reflect the community\u2019s history, identity and respect for one another, according to the district. One Thunderbird can be seen emerging into a rainbow on the sidewalk in front of the Clayoquot Sound Theatre along Campbell Street, while the second Thunderbird spread its wings along the crosswalk heading to Anchor Park lookout at Third Street and Main. \u201cThe Thunderbird is the overseer of everything,\u201d says Nuu-chah-nulth artist Nicki Love, who created the design for the Thunderbird over the rainbow. \u201cI knew right away I wanted it to be a Thunderbird,\u201d she said. \u201cThe way it\u2019s situated, it\u2019s emerging,\u201d... <\/p>\n