On September 5, 2024, we unveiled a new tail art on our new Saab 340B aircraft in partnership with K.C. Hall – East Vancouver Indigenous artist. The tail art depicts an eagle and a wolf on one side, and a raven on the other side. Coming from Bella Bella and being a member of the Heiltsuk Nation himself, it was highly significant for Hall to incorporate these animals into the project, as they represent the four crests of the Heiltsuk Nation.
For Hall, this opportunity is his most widely travelled project to date. “I was hoping a project of this nature would come up for our people, because we use these aircrafts so much. Now, our four crests get to fly over our territory every day, and for me that holds very high importance. The lands in and around Bella Bella are very sacred and powerful from a ceremonial perspective,” explains Hall.
Since childhood, Hall had a deep interest for illustration – handwriting, lettering, and even graffiti. After high school, following his passion, he enrolled in Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts Program at Native Education College in Vancouver, BC. His talent and love for visual language had led him to work on projects like designing and presenting a blanket to Prince Williams and Duchess of Cambridge on their visit to BC, creating tail art for PCA, and many more. To learn more about the artist and his work, visit Lattimer Gallery.
The art installation on our aircrafts is very crucial for us, as it ensures the continuation and enrichment of our Tale of Tails. This approach of showcasing the people and communities we serve stems from our deep connection with the lands we live on and who we interact with. As a proudly British Columbia-based company, we capture the rich tapestry of our province as we soar its skies. From the humble beginning of a small seaplane to operating over twenty aircrafts, we strive to tell more captivating stories on all our tails destination to destination.