Join Clayoquot Action for a rabble-rousing evening of music, film, and guest speakers.
Special guests include Tla-o-qui-aht citizen, cultural educator, and artist Gisele Martin and Kwakwabalas -Chief Ernest Alfred, traditional and elected leader of the 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation.
The Music:
The evening feature music to rouse your inner rebel, provided by none other than the amazing Luke Wallace! Luke is a songwriter, speaker, choral arranger and environmental champion from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada. He is like a modern Pete Seeger, and for 10 years has been touring, recording, fundraising and organizing for people and the planet. From the moment he hits the stage, he’ll have you tapping your toes and singing along!
The Film:
Salmon Secrets: Clayoquot Action presents a Jérémy MATHIEU film
Fish farming is pushing wild salmon to the brink of extinction. The federal government has promised to remove fish farms from BC waters by 2025, but now industry is pushing back with false solutions. Join Clayoquot Action’s fish farm watchdog program as a team of underwater cinematographers investigates an “experimental” fish farm near Tofino. What they find surprises them, and spells potential disaster for wild salmon. Featuring marine biologist and bestselling author Alexandra Morton, and Kwakwabalas -Chief Ernest Alfred, traditional and elected leader of the 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation, who document the successful resurgence of salmon after the removal of fish farms from the Broughton Area and Discovery Islands.
~Official Selection of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2024.
Get your tickets HERE (Tickets also at the door)
Photo Credits: Clayoquot Action
