PAST EVENT
The Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative promotes community self-sufficiency and sustainable economic development on BC’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
Our communities are working together to build a strong, conservation-based economy that recognizes our Title and Rights, and protects our culture and ecosystems.
We support:
– planning for marine and land resources in the Great Bear region
– increased local control and management of forestry and fisheries
– sustainable development through ecosystem-based management
– capacity building in our communities
– partnerships with government, industry, environmental groups and others
Territory Acknowledgement
Our broadcast venue, The Vancouver Art Gallery, is situated within the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.
Canned Salmon Music Festival from Stream of Consciousness on Vimeo.
Launched by The Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative to further introduce Canadians to environmental stewardship of traditional territories and to celebrate Indigenous-led conservation initiatives in the region.
Sponsored by Rogers Media, Salmon Nation and RAVEN, the festival featured Indigenous artists from Bella Bella to Haida Gwaii, performing at the Vancouver Art Gallery situated within the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.
Performers included Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Kristi Lane Sinclair, Murray Porter, Candace Curr, Carsen Gray, Hayley Wallis, Jacob White, Jason Camp & the Posers, Saltwater Hank and more including video stories with Indigenous leaders, artists and community members.
The Festival was designed to share Indigenous stewardship principles with Canadians, and to demonstrate the importance of healthy salmon to Coastal First Nations.
Logo art design by: KC Hall
Learn more about the Canned Salmon Music Festival HERE
JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE WHOLE CONVERSATION!
We’re very excited to share that this event is being made available LIVE online so that you can join us from wherever you may be! These days most of us have big full lives, and are dealing with various commitments around family, time, money and work. Digitally, you’ll have the speakers, conversation & community – all from the comfort of your own home.
LISTEN. ANSWER. ASK. CONNECT!
You’re not watching – you’re PARTICIPATING! Through our easy online webinar system, you can engage with other viewers, participate in polls & discussions, and even ask questions during question periods. You certainly CAN choose to just sit back and watch & listen, if you like – your active participation isn’t an expectation, but it IS an opportunity.
NO FANCY TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED
There’s nothing to install, nothing to download, nothing to figure out. Here’s what you need to participate and have a great viewing experience!
> a modern internet browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox)
> a reliable internet connection (hardwired is better than wifi)
> earbuds, headphones or good computer speakers
With guests joining us remotely from around the world, our show will be broadcast live from The Vancouver Art Gallery.
Founded in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America’s most respected and innovative visual arts institutions. The Gallery’s innovative ground-breaking exhibitions, extensive public programs and emphasis on advancing scholarship all focus on the historical and contemporary art of British Columbia and international centres, with special attention to the accomplishments of First Nations artists and the art of the Asia Pacific region—through the Institute of Asian Art founded in 2014. The Gallery’s programs also explore the impacts of images in the larger sphere of visual culture, design and architecture.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is a not-for-profit organization supported by its members, individual donors, corporate funders, foundations, the City of Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia through the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Canada Council for the Arts. We thank everyone for their continuing support.