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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 freshwater systems they were conceived in, to reproduce. Celebrating this magnificent species that provides that backbone of this coast is what inspires Friends of Clayoquot Sound to organize the annual Clayoquot Salmon Festival and...
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 environmental justice non-profit organization in the Pacific Rim region. Founded in 1979, our mission is to be peaceful, courageous advocates for culture and biodiversity in Clayoquot Sound. Our work has focused on advocating for...
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 protecting, conserving, and preserving our beautiful planet and eager to make a positive impact. We kicked off with an outdoor screening of "Rematriation" at the Tofino Night Market, following the Gust of Wind performances and had a...
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.
2023 Clayoquot Salmon Festival: September 1 – 10
Protect, Educate, Celebrate. 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 freshwater systems they were conceived in, to reproduce. Celebrating this magnificent species is what inspires Friends of Clayoquot Sound to organize the annual Clayoquot Salmon Festival! From September...
Trees + Seas Festival Launches August 4-6!
Calling All Environmental Stewards! Join Us for the August weekend for the Trees & Seas Festival at different locations within Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. Are you passionate about protecting, conserving, and preserving our beautiful planet and eager to make a positive impact? We invite you to be part of an incredible environmental stewardship events during the August long weekend, in collaboration with Redd Fish Restoration, Surfrider Pacific Rim, and Friends of Clayoquot Sound 🌎 Mark...
READ + SHARE THE FOCS SUMMER NEWSLETTER!
The FOCS Summer 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. Articles featured in the Summer Newsletter include: The Climate Emergency Crossroads: Forest Protection or Forest Fires? 30 Years After the Clayoquot Blockades Old Growth Forests Still Need Protection United for Old Growth March & Super-Rally Seeks Results for Forest...
Hands Across the Sand
Demands Action to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies Friends of Clayoquot Sound organized the recent Hands Across the Sand community action and beach clean in collaboration with Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, Surfrider Pacific Rim at Yaaqsis / Long Beach. Together we stand for a clean energy future to protect the coast and all life on the planet. There is a global consensus that we are living in a critical decade to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. As forest fires burn across Canada, even...
Hands Across the Sand Community Action & Beach Clean
On Sunday, May 21st come join Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, Surfrider Pacific Rim, and Friends of Clayoquot Sound for a beach clean-up at Yaaqsis / Long Beach and be part of a community action inspired by the global movement, Hands Across the Sand. Collectively, we are standing up for a clean energy future to protect the coast, the ocean, and all coastal life. There is a global consensus that we are living in a critical decade to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. As a society, we must...
“Dear Josie… Now is the Time to Ban Mining in Clayoquot Sound!”
#IMPERIALNOMORE Tofino’s Josie Osborne was elected as MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim in 2020. As a long time resident of Tofino, she first moved here to work as a Fisheries Biologist for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and later as the Executive Director of Raincoast Education Society. From 2013-2020, Josie served as Mayor of Tofino. Since being elected to the B.C. Government, she has served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister for Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship. In December...
30 Years After the Clayoquot Blockades
Old Growth Forests Still Need Protection 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Clayoquot Sound blockades and protests against the logging of old growth forests. During that time of what is often referred to as the “War in the Woods”, Friends of Clayoquot Sound led the organizing on the ground. While much of the protested logging area has been spared from logging, a clear system of protection is still lacking. In 2020 – for the 1st time in colonial history – the B.C. government announced the...
