On the islands where Takaya lived for 8 years, stands the abandoned, historic Discovery Island lighthouse.

Mural artist Paul Archer, along with assistants Renee and Josh, created a permanent and stunning tribute to Takaya on the walls of the old foghorn building. (A feat that Banksy would be proud of!) He now gazes down from a rocky bluff and is visible to all boats passing by. In his eyes we see something special, something that reaches into our souls … something we must pay attention to.

The hunter who killed Takaya was able to take his life, yet was not able to extinguish the lasting gift and inspiration that Takaya’s life continues to give to many around this earth.

Takaya now watches over the entrance to the Salish Sea at the junction of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Haro Strait, where the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Salish Sea meet and mingle.

 If you have the opportunity, visit Takaya here in his islands. Take a moment to really look into those eyes …

An anonymous donor has commissioned a large-scale sculpture of Takaya, to be created by local artist Kent Laforme from a 25,000 pound piece of island marble.