[BCFSN] Site C & food security event UBC March 29

[Ana Simeon]

Looks great!

Do we have a hashtag for twitter already? If not, how about
#wildsalmoncarvan16

Keira



Keira McPhee
phone: 778-257-5925
email: keiramc at gmail.com


On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 3:56 PM, Dawn Morrison <dmo6842 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Foodie Friends and Family,
>
> We are very excited to announce the upcoming 2nd annual Wild Salmon
> Caravan (WSC). The intention of the WSC is to celebrate the spirit of wild
> salmon through the arts and culture in a way that will nurture the creative
> energy that wild salmon have inspired through the ages, and affirm
> inter-tribal relationships that were the foundation of traditional
> fisheries knowledge systems. The collaboration and creative energy will
> serve to educate, inform, and transform the darkness surrounding the
> industrial storm that is endangering wild salmon. Ancient ceremonies and
> songs of Indigenous peoples, as well as creative expressions of visual and
> performing arts, music, storytelling, guest speakers, and art exhibits,
> will call the wild salmon home to the rivers and streams where they play
> out their lives in birth and death.
>
> Ultimately the caravan will build capacity of coalitions and campaigns
> that link Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, artists, food systems
> networks, individuals, organizations, and communities who are working to
> protect, conserve and restore wild salmon and it's habitat in the Fraser
> Basin and Salish Seas corridor.
>
> Crowd-funding
>
> Crowd-funding (or crowd-financing) is still a very new concept, however it
> is quickly becoming one the leading ways community initiatives can be
> coordinated and implemented by grassroots people working to effect positive
> change. We have launched a campaign where you can donate different
> amounts. Essentially, we are not asking for charity because you are
> actually considered a contributor to the Wild Salmon Caravan Mutual Aid
> Network. We will keep you updated every step of the way.
>
> Why support us? Why this project
>
> Because we strongly believe in art and culture as a medium for
> social/political/environmental change. We know what we are doing has a
> direct impact on our communities and our project intends to address the
> crisis we are currently facing.
>
> *Practical Stuff*
>
> Check out our campaign here:
> https://www.generosity.com/celebration-fundraising/wild-salmon-caravan/x/6016876
>
>
> You will see the video we put together “The Salmon Will Hear Our Songs”
> that will give more details about the the Wild Salmon Caravan, and learn
> about how much money we need ($10,000) and what it will be used for, as
> well as all the benefits you get by donating.
>
> If you don't feel capable of donating money now there are many other ways
> to help:
>
> 1. Spread the word to those who you think might be able to donate, even
> forward this email to them right now.
>
>
> 2. Social Media is key! Share our funding page on facebook/twitter! Please
> “Like” our Wild Salmon Caravan page on facebook & invite your friends,
> family & colleauges to like the page as well
> https://www.facebook.com/Wild-Salmon-Caravan-1127741203923144
>
>
> 3. Join the Wild Salmon Caravan – plan your own part of the journey.
>
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> 4. Talk about the Wild Salmon Caravan (word of mouth is one of the best
> ways we can get support).
>
>
> 5. Write to us and give us feedback
>
> We are working with planning teams in various communities and regions
> around the province of BC. Please contact me, if you or someone you know
> is interested in planning and hosting a stop along the caravan. Please let
> us know!
>
> We hope that what you’ve just read will inspire you enough to help us make
> this journey a success.
>
> My contact details are below and I look forward to your suggestions,
> comments, and ideas. Anything and everything is welcome. Thank you for your
> time. Your interest and contributions are deeply appreciated.
>
>
> Wild Salmon will love you for it!
>
>
> Dawn Morrison,
>
> BC Food Systems Network
> Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty
> C/O 555 East 55th Avenue
> Vancouver, B.C, V5X 1N6
> Mobile: 778.879.5106
> Email: dmo6842 at gmail.com
> Website: www.indigenousfoodsystems.org
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