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Many thanks to the very talented Face painter Sarah! It was really cool we saw Allyson there too! We saw her last time. If you want GREAT FACEPAINTERS check them out!
I just LOVE RICK MERCER! You know how they ask which celeb would you like to meet! He's the one. He's so funny! and smart and cheeky! Anyways check out this SUPER GREAT VIDEO about "SNORKELING with the SALMON!"
With the news that the Cowichan River is drying up and that The Cowichan Tribes have actually stopped fishing (something that is very sacred and the core of their livelihood, I wanted to share this video as it shows how truly amazing these fish are!!
Please visit One Cowichan.cahttps://www.facebook.com/OneCowichan They also have a Facebook page and these videos are from there. This one is a must see.
"From One Cowichan Facebook page "Patti Delisle expresses her concerns over the effects that could be
experienced by her community as a result of the cancellation of the
traditional food fishery."
Please watch and share this because she speaks very frankly about the devastating effects these events will have and it's powerful.
Here they are releasing Salmon they rescued
In less than a week they've gotten 638 signatures which shows people do care and are concerned but please let's keep it going.
It's critical for the Cowichan Tribes, for the Salmon, for the Cowichan river and all the plants, animals and creatures that depend on it and for all the people like my daughter and I that had such wonderful times on it this summer.
I just wanted to add something here, this summer when we went WWOOF'ing, it wasn't all peaches and cream. There were issues, as there always is when your trying to adapt to an new environment. At one point when my daughter and I were being really stressed out about something that occurred on the river, I was shaking my head and my little girl had asked thru tears..."Why is this happening Mommy? "and I was asking God and the universe in general "Why did was I brought here?" "Why was I being put in this position?" but now I know.
It was for this. So that I could take the photos and video that I did and to have the wonderful experiences along with the occasional turbulence so that I could share with you. So that I had a way to communicate the beauty of the Cowichan River and I could do my part and help where I could to help the river, the forest, the salmon, the people. I am doing what I can....Are You?
I also wanted to add that we were so grateful the whole time we were there and that we appreciated the Cowichan River, knowing that at anytime we may have to cut our journey short and leave, so every minute we spent at the river we treasured it deeply.
The Cowichan River is truly a magnificent sight and experience and I pray that the rains come and it grows and there is plenty of water for the Salmon and everyone. I hope you'll take a minute and say a prayer too and please sign that petition so that the river will be better managed. THANK YOU!
We had a great time at the Pink Salmon Festival. Pink Flying Fish, Facepainting, Nylon Zoo, and lots of Salmon to eat if you wanted to stand in the long line up. If I hadn't been with a kid, I probably would have. Lots of people did. Thanks to everyone who was there we had a wonderful day! :)
Big Pink Flying Fish
Streamkeepers- Teaching us about Bugs
Lisa- Nylon Zoo
Big Salmon- Nylon Zoo
Dressing up for the Nylon Zoo
Larry- he showed us how to tie a fly. Buy his Book on Fishing!!
Louise- Dream of Streams
Allyson J. Grant- Fabulous Facepainter
For Fabulous Facepainting Contact Allyson J. Grant Face & Body Painting (604)767-4790 allyson@gossamerdesigns.ca http://www.gossamerdesigns.ca
Lisa- Nylon Zoo The Ta Daa Lady & Nylon Zoo http://www.angelabrown.ca/ Nylon Zoo: handmade inflatables, costumes parades Stage Shows: song, puppets, storytelling & dance
Larry E. Stefanyk Fisherman Magazine ifmm@shaw.ca http://islandfishermanmagazine.com 250 923 0939 601 Azalea Place, Campbell River BC V9W 7H2
Join us for the celebration of the return of the pinks!
With returns of 17.5 million pink salmon projected to return to the Fraser River in August, the second biennial Pink Salmon Festival will serve up delicious complimentary pink salmon to the public and promote pink salmon as a sustainable seafood choice. Members of the public will be treated to barbecued salmon samplings donated by Canfisco and prepared by premier Vancouver chefs including C Restaurant executive chef Robert Clark. The event will also have live music by Vancouver bluegrass band "Redgrass", informative demonstrations and activities for kids.
The festival is being underwritten by corporate sponsor Gold Seal – Canfisco, who has donated 3,500 pounds of pink salmon. Additional sponsors include Port Metro Vancouver, HSBC, Vancouver Courier and Rebel Communications.
Here are the headlining chefs at the festival: Robert Clark, Executive Chef, C Restaurant
Garrett Schack, Executive Chef, Chateau Victoria and Vista 18 Restaurant
Ron "Rockin' Ronnie" Shewchuk
Here are some exhibitors that will be featured:
Angela Brown - Evelyn Roth Festival Arts
BC Hydro
BC Outdoors - Sport Fishing TV
BC Wild Salmon Marketing
Face Painting by Gossamer Designs
Fresh Water Fisheries Society of BC
Island Fisherman Magazine
Port Metro Vancouver
Organic Ocean
Rebel Communications
Stewardship Partners/Salmon Safe
Stream of Dreams Society
The festival's featuring music from: Man About Town Entertainment
Redgrass Band
