The Centennial Pole was carved and erected in 2012, making it the most recent pole in the City of Duncan’s collection. It stands 10.4 m (34′) in height and is displayed in Charles Hoey Park near the intersection of Canada Avenue and Station Street in downtown Duncan. The Centennial Pole was carved by Calvin Hunt.

It was commissioned in honour of the 100th anniversary, or Centennial, of the City of Duncan, which was incorporated in 1912.

Centennial Pole, Charles Hoey Park, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Charles Hoey Park, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.

Carver Calvin Hunt says “the front of the [Centennial] pole is carved in the Kwakwaka’wakw style” while the rear of the pole is in the Coast Salish style. “The snub nose canoe is representative of the Coast Salish style of canoe.

Centennial Pole, Charles Hoey Park, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Charles Hoey Park, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Eagle figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Eagle figure, and William Chalmers Duncan figure, Charles Hoey Park, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.

The William Chalmers Duncan figure represents William Chalmers Duncan (1836-1919), for whom the City of Duncan is named.

Centennial Pole, Eagle figure and William Chalmers Duncan figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Eagle figure and William Chalmers Duncan figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Thunderbird figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Thunderbird figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.

Carver Richard Hunt says that the Quw’utsun people are represented by the story of the Tzinquaw (Thunderbird) and the Q’ul-lhanumutsun (Killer Whale).

Centennial Pole, Thunderbird figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Thunderbird figure, Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Frog Figure, Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Chief Maker and Frog Figures, Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, B.C.

Carver Calvin Hunt says the Chief Maker figure is intended to honour the women in the community.

Centennial Pole, Frog Figure, Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Chief Maker and Frog Figures, Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Frog Figure, Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, B.C.
Centennial Pole, Chief Maker and Frog Figure, Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, B.C.

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