About Our Logo
The late Nuu-chah-nulth artist and carver, Art Thompson, from the Ditidaht First Nation located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island created the now-familiar "female wolf" logo in October 1992 for BC Hydro.
His initiation into the Tlukwalla or Wolf Society, and the significance of the wolf in Nuu-chah-nulth culture, influenced his decision to choose this design for BC Hydro.
![ARD - Image of artist Art Thompson [90 x 115 px]](/etc/medialib/internet/images/community/jpeg/ard_image_of_artist_art_thompson_90_x_115_px.Par.0001.Image.jpg "Image of artist Art Thompson")
The distinguishing feature of the female wolf is the hole (circle) in the bottom lip, inspired by the labrets, or lip plugs, Nuu-chah-nulth women traditionally wore in their lower lips.
On March 30, 2003, Art passed away at the age of 54, bringing to a close a remarkable career that has touched the lives not only of those at BC Hydro, but throughout the province, across the country and around the world.
Last Modified: Aug 25, 2008
