2025-05-07 00:00:00 Discover BC’s Indigenous welcome poles—and the powerful stories behind them. The First Welcome is your mobile guide to exploring traditional welcome poles carved by Indigenous artists across British Columbia. As you travel, the app helps you connect with the land, culture, and communities through rich stories, guided walking tours, and immersive features. This app is part of the Welcome Trail campaign—developed in partnership with Indigenous Tourism BC—designed to promote respectful, educational, and regenerative travel in Indigenous territories. What You’ll Experience: