August 7, 2020 The Wild Salmon Caravan ‘spawned’ at the Wild Salmon Convergence in 2014, a think-tank community gathering that brought together Indigenous fisher-people, community leaders, and researchers. The purpose was to discuss issues, concerns, situations and strategies for Indigenous knowledge in wild salmon conservation that addressed the record low numbers of wild salmon returningContinueContinue reading “A Celebration of The Spirit of Wild Salmon: Calling out to BIPOC Artists, Matriarchs and Fisherfolks!”
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20/20 Vision: Rooted in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge & Food Justice
MEDIA RELEASE January 2, 2019 As we enter 2020, we are facing a complex, tangled web of existential crises defined by climate change, capitalism and colonial rule. The Indigenous lens is ever more critical to understanding the interwoven strategies needed to untangle our children’s futures. Centering Indigenous ecological knowledge, wisdom and values (IEK) will allowContinueContinue reading “20/20 Vision: Rooted in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge & Food Justice”
Planning for Indigenous Social and Ecological Resilience in Times of the COVID-19 and Climate Crisis
Prepared by: Dawn Morrison, Curator, Research and Relationships Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty. May 5, 2020 The unpredictability of climate crisis (i.e. the lasting cooler temperatures throughout the spring), as well as the COVID -19 public health crisis has challenged the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) – Indigenous Food and Freedom SchoolContinueContinue reading “Planning for Indigenous Social and Ecological Resilience in Times of the COVID-19 and Climate Crisis”
Wild Salmon Caravan FB Live Streams From Vancouver 2017.
FB Live Streams Of Wild Salmon Caravan Parades We all know Facebook is a new way people express themselves and connect with people around the world. The Wild Salmon Caravan has been able to share some great views via FB Live. Here’s a couple streams from last year you will enjoy from the 2017 WildContinueContinue reading “Wild Salmon Caravan FB Live Streams From Vancouver 2017.”
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Short Film Night
The Gathering Festival Presents: Indigenous Food Sovereignty. A Free Evening Of Short Films With Local Filmmakers + Guest Speakers. Sunday June 17, 2018| 7:30pm – 9:30pm VIFF Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver BC RESERVE TICKETS HERE Presenting: Fish Farm by Lindsey Mae Willie Indigenous Plant Diva by Kamala Todd “spiritual land claim” by Dorothy Christian AContinueContinue reading “Indigenous Food Sovereignty Short Film Night”
Let’s Make Art With Haisla Collins!
Gathering Festival + Wild Salmon Caravan 2018 present Haisla Collins for FREE all ages workshops. Come make art, banners & salmon sticks for: Annual Gathering Festival Solstice Parade, Thursday, June 21, 2018. Wild Salmon Caravan Parade, Saturday, September 22, 2018. June 2nd, 9th & 16th from 2-5pm. The Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver BC.
Wild Salmon Caravan 2018: Calling All Artists!
Celebrating the spirit of wild salmon. Calling all Artists! Planning for the 4th Annual Wild Salmon Caravan is well underway. Help us nurture the creative life-giving energy that wild salmon have inspired through the ages. Calling all artists, organizations and diverse cultural groups to plan and host arts-build workshops. Create parade floats, regalia, costumes, bannersContinueContinue reading “Wild Salmon Caravan 2018: Calling All Artists!”
Wild Salmon Convergence 2014
The Wild Salmon Convergence was parallel to the Salute to the Sockeye event that is being organized by the Adams River Salmon Society at Roderick Haig Brown Park. The purpose of the event was to bring people of all cultures together to appreciate the beauty and grandeur of the Sockeye Salmon run in the Adams River, and build capacityContinueContinue reading “Wild Salmon Convergence 2014”
2018 Wild Salmon Caravan Sept. 22 – 29!
Our theme this year is mermaids! Create or facilitate art in your medium of choice, following themes that relate wild salmon to mermaids, matriarchs, water, healing, regeneration, transformation and change, sustainable energy and Indigenous food systems. We invite everyone to take part in our parades and programs in colourful, creative, cultural expressions of love forContinueContinue reading “2018 Wild Salmon Caravan Sept. 22 – 29!”
Remembering WildSalmon Caravan 2017 By Jaya
Last fall I had an experience, which will be remembered as one of the most impactful weeks of my life. I have struggled up to this point to find a satisfactory summery of the Wild Salmon Caravan (WSC) 2017, because it is an event that is a week long and vibrantly full of diverse experiences.ContinueContinue reading “Remembering WildSalmon Caravan 2017 By Jaya”
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