Bear working on a pole while on residency at Camosen College.

A new pole takes shape in the carving shed at Bear Horne's parents' home. This private commission will be raised on Goat Island in the fall of 2025

At Keating Elementary, students witnessed Bear’s art and process. Through his artistry, he is educating a new generation about Coast Salish culture.

Bear was commissioned to restore four welcome poles for the village of Saanichton, a project he originally worked on with his father. The restoration is a public process, with community members invited to observe and ask questions.