Chemainus Indigenous artist will put his mark on Saanich fire station – Chemainus Valley Courier

March 13, 2025

Carver Luke Marston will create a sculpture in time for the station’s reopening in 2026

Saanich has commissioned a Chemainus First Nation artist to create a sculpture for its new Royal Oak fire station, slated for completion in 2026.

Luke Marston (Ts’uts’umutlhw) grew up in a family of carvers, and his work is showcased in private and public collections across the country and globally. His major commissions include those from the Canadian government, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Vancouver International Airport.

“I’m grateful to have been the artist chosen to create a public installation for the … fire department,” the artist said in a news release. “I look forward to creating a strong symbol of strength and protection in the Coast Salish art form.”