Two for the caribou! Join us in-store with the folks from the Y2Y Conservation Initiative for a short film double feature—“Last Stand” and “Caribou Homeland”. After the film we will host a Q&A with the films’ producer David Moskowitz.
Last Stand: Hidden in the interior of the Pacific Northwest is the largest remaining inland temperate rainforest on earth. This magnificent landscape is home to numerous First Nations communities, thousand year old trees and critical habitat for endangered species like mountain caribou. However, industrial development has pushed this ecosystem to the tipping point. The 34 minute documentary “Last Stand” puts the Caribou Rainforest on the map before it’s too late.
Caribou Homeland: Two First Nations in western Canada come together to protect an iconic animal they’ve relied upon for countless generations. This film offers a glimpse into the multi-faceted, Indigenous led, conservation project that has created the most successful caribou recovery program in North America. The West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations’ work to restore mountain caribou, food sovereignty and their traditional cultures is a unique and poignant bright spot on the conservation map.
Drinks will be provided by Persephone Brewery, Coastal Culture Water Kefir, and Nonny Beer. Lots of great door prizes to be had! All proceeds from the evening will go directly to the Y2Y conservation initiative.
