The Unity Wall - A Bridge Between Cultures

The Unity Wall mural began as a collaboration between Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations to create an opportunity for youth and to build awareness of the Coast Salish People and their history.

GVHA, a not-for-profit society, funded the first two phases of the mural.

The mural was envisioned as a bridge across cultures. A youth group dubbed it The Unity Wall – no surer sign that it has become such a bridge.

The wall is a powerful canvas where talented First Nations artists share the stories of their history with the world.

It has succeeded in giving youth the opportunity to be mentored by established First Nations artists, developing their skills while reclaiming knowledge and pride in their culture and themselves.

Two phases are complete and The Unity Wall has become a legacy, a legacy too important to end at Phase II.

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and the Ogden Point Enhancement Society have a vision to cover both sides of the breakwater with this incredible original artwork. The stories must be shared, awareness must continue to be built.

The purpose of the mural is, in the words of artist Butch Dick, "to create a public art piece that not only extends to the sea but is a bridge across cultures".

Please visit The Unity Wall website and discover how you can play a part in creating the world's largest mural, transforming both sides of the 762-metre breakwater into a truly profound display that will be a legacy for generations to come.