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10th Annual Clayoquot Salmon Festival
Salmon play an integral role for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound. And they lead incredible lives, starting in freshwater then migrating to the ocean. Salmon stay at sea for years before their homing instincts guide them back, to the...
Clayoquot Sound Conservation Alliance Supports New Indigenous-led Conservation Vision
JOB OPPORTUNITY – FOCS Outreach and Development Coordinator
Position Title: Friends of Clayoquot Sound Outreach and Development Coordinator. Location: Pacific Rim based with home/remote work, as well as FOCS office access in Tofino. Mission and Work of Friends of Clayoquot Sound: Friends of Clayoquot Sound is the original...
Read + Share the FOCS Winter Newsletter!
The FOCS 2023 Winter Newsletter is here, shedding light on the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns.
Understanding the Social and Environmental Impacts of War Provides Motivation to Advocate for Peace
Research in 2023 by the Institute for Economics and Peace indicates that over 238,000 people died in 32 conflicts around the world in the previous year. Together we must call on governmental and business leaders to advocate for peace in all conflict zones and invest in humanitarian efforts, including climate finance.
Indigenous Nations Facilitate $1.1 Billion Nature Agreement with Governments
In November, a $1.1 billion BC Nature Agreement was announced by the BC First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) with support from the federal and provincial governments. The historic funding agreement aims to enable BC to reach its minimum target of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030 through Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
New Film “Rematriation” Explores Canada’s History with Logging as an Extension of Colonialism
This summer, Friends of Clayoquot Sound were part of a fun environmental stewardship collaboration with Surfrider Pacific Rim and Redd Fish Restoration at different locations within Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. We engaged over 150 participants to be passionate about...
Building Community + Remembering What’s Important at the Clayoquot Salmon Festival
In September, Friends of Clayoquot Sound coordinated the 9th annual Clayoquot Salmon Festival. Across the peninsula, we celebrated this magnificent species because salmon play an integral role for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems.
Recent Newsletters
Read + Share the FOCS Winter Newsletter!
The FOCS 2023 Winter Newsletter is here, shedding light on the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns.
READ + SHARE THE FOCS SUMMER NEWSLETTER!
Read and Share the FOCS Winter 2022 Newsletter!
The FOCS Winter Newsletter is here shedding light on the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns.
Read and Share the FOCS Summer 2022 Newsletter!
Here you will find the FOCS Summer 2022 Newsletter to explore the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns.
Winter 2021 Newsletter is available now to read and share!
Here you will find the FOCS Winter 2021 – 2022 Newsletter to explore the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns.
