A Squamish and Kwakwaka'wakw sculptor and carver. He was born and raised in Squamish, BC and is known primarily for his wood carvings.

Xwalacktun received his name from his father, Pekultn, who was a hereditary chief from the Seymour Creek area of North Vancouver. His mother is Kwakwaka'wakw from Squamish and Alert Bay.

Xwalacktun studied sculpture at Capilano University and Emily Carr University of Art + Design (then called Capilano College and Emily Carr College of Art, respectively). He graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 1982.