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First Nations art to adorn Vancouver Island manhole covers

Joel Good and Ay Lelum - The Good House of Design create three utility cover designs for Nanaimo
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The City of Nanaimo is partnering with Joel Good and Ay Lelum - The Good House of Design on three new utility covers inspired by Snuneymuxw art, to replace existing manhole covers over the coming years. Project team members include Keith Reymerink, left, Joel Good, Aunalee Boyd-Good, Annalisa Fipke, and Teresa Dohm. (Sean Fenzl photo)

Nanaimo streets are set to be adorned with functional art – new manhole covers designed by Snuneymuxw artists.

The City of Nanaimo is collaborating with Ay Lelum - The Good House of Design and Joel Good to honour Snuneymuxw First Nation culture with three new utility covers, which “serve as a unique canvas for Snuneymuxw art,” according to a city press release.

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