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Stories from the Magic Canoe, Victoria on November 21st

Published on 2019 10 25 | by Raincoast | in Events

Stories From the Magic Canoe of Wa'xaid, by Cecil Paul.

This November we are inviting you to an evening conversation with author Briony Penn, Raincoast’s Brian Falconer, and photographer Alex Harris, hosted by CBC’s Bob McDonald. They’ll share stories about one of North America’s most important Indigenous leaders, Wa’xaid, Cecil Paul and the watershed he helped protect. Find this event on Facebook. November 21st, UVic […]

Join Raincoast and Surfrider on the beach this summer

Published on 2019 08 21 | by Kylie Hill | in Events

Join us at Ross Bay, Victoria, Saturday August 24th, 11am to 1pm. From a young age, I was always drawn to the water. To me, it was more than just an essential resource, but a source of joy as I investigated intertidal zones and played in the waves. As time has passed, I found myself […]

One night only – Patagonia’s Artifishal screening at the University of Victoria

Published on 2019 08 15 | by Raincoast | in Events

Artifishal, the movie by Patagonia, showing at Cinecenta at UVic.

Join us on Tuesday, August 27, at 7:00 pm for a film screening of Patagonia’s documentary, Artifishal, at the University of Victoria’s Cinecenta theatre located in the Student Union Building. Artifishal examines the harmful effects hatcheries…

One Shot for Coastal Carnivores set to open at Audain Art Museum in Whistler

Published on 2018 11 19 | by Raincoast | in Events

One Shot for Coastal Carnivores, in Whistler at Audain Art Museum.

This December the last showing of our One shot for Coastal Carnivores photography exhibit will open at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, Saturday 8th December. We will announce some exciting news about our efforts with Coastal First Nations to permanently end commercial trophy hunting in…

Join Raincoast in Victoria to view this unique exhibit and help us stop commercial trophy hunting

Published on 2018 10 31 | by Ross Dixon, Communications & Development Director | in Events

One Shot for Coastal Carnivores comes to the Robert Bateman Centre in Victoria in November.

The Bateman Centre will serve as a backdrop for this unique photography collection with contributions from April Bencze, Tavish Campbell, Karen Cooper, Colleen Gara, Bertie Gregory, Melissa Groo, Brad Hill, John Marriott, Cristina Mittermeier…

A night to celebrate women in conservation

Published on 2018 10 24 | by Ilona Mihalik, Research Associate | in Events

Women in Conservation, One Shot for Coastal Carnivores.

Join us at the Robert Bateman Centre to learn from, engage and celebrate female Indigenous partners, scientists, journalists, business owners, and philanthropists supporting conservation efforts to safeguard coastal carnivores of British Columbia…

Join us at the Karen Cooper Gallery on Granville Island

Published on 2018 10 15 | by Ross Dixon, Communications & Development Director | in Events

The warm interior lights and beautiful images of the Karen Cooper Gallery show through the evening darkness on Granville Island.

On the 23rd of October we launch the One Shot for Coastal Carnivores exhibit in Vancouver. Contributing photographer Karen Cooper will be hosting us at her gallery on Granville Island. The video below gives you a sense of both Karen’s work and the first space in which you’ll be able to view conservation photography from […]

Unique wildlife photography collection coming this fall

Published on 2018 10 04 | by Raincoast | in Events

A wolf walks across the eel grass in the intertidal zone.

From Victoria to Whistler we have set-up a range of viewings, sponsorship opportunities and public events. We have contributions from a fantastic range of photographers, some of whom have spent their entire lives on the coast of British Columbia, dedicated to telling its stories…

Safeguard Coastal Carnivores with Patagonia Vancouver, August 9

Published on 2018 08 06 | by Raincoast | in Events

A bear stands ready: poster for a Safeguard Coastal Carnivores event in Vancouver

The Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Coastal First Nations are working together to help end the trophy hunting of all large carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest. We have already acquired the trophy hunting rights in approximately 30,000 square kilometres of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, permanently ending commercial trophy hunting of grizzlies, black bears (some of […]