http://www.heiltsuknation.ca/
https://mylangaratrccarvingjourney.blogspot.ca/2016/09/listen-to-sharon-venne-speak-about.html
"The Great Bear Rainforest covers 6.4 million hectares on B.C.’s north and central coast and is home to 26 separate First Nations. Under the land use order, the remaining 15 per cent will be available for logging and supporting local jobs."
15% is still too much!!
At least we can hope that the Spirit Bear can live in peace and most of the forest is protected except 15% which is still a huge area.
That's why I painted the Mama Spirit Bear and her cubs because I was so worried for them.
I am grateful for the efforts made. But there is so much work to be done.
The salmon are in danger from LNG, Fish Farms, Tankers and Pipelines. This is why it's important to show the beauty of the area but let people know about the threats to this pristine environment.
https://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2016/07/meet-yagis-he-eats-tankers.html
As Elizabeth May points out, it was already protected but it becomes part of this Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy http://globalnews.ca/news/2937604/royal-visit-2016-b-c-s-great-bear-rainforest-receives-special-designation/
Go to that link above and listen to William's Video. It sounds great and all...I know a lot of people worked hard on this.
And why do we care...you have to listen to Sharon Venne https://mylangaratrccarvingjourney.blogspot.ca/2016/09/listen-to-sharon-venne-speak-about.html
The Great Bear Rainforest was already protected. What happened today was adding it to the Commonwealth Forest Canopy project. @gracye— Elizabeth May (@ElizabethMay) September 26, 2016
Sad their day was so rainy and they couldn't go out & see the area.
I feel so sad for everyone, I know they must have worked so hard to prepare everything. So disheartening they only stayed one day.
Whatever the weather..."Bella Bella is an incredible place with a wonderful community" #RoyalVisitCanada @ctvroyals https://t.co/OrwN5mNlNt— Heiltsuk Council (@HeiltsukCouncil) September 26, 2016
Will and Kate's visit to a B.C. rainforest was met with torrents of rain, and cheers https://t.co/jZhlSVomfY #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/guhs2uPLXo— CBC News (@CBCNews) September 27, 2016
#Heiltsuk welcome the Royal Couple with our children dancing. #RoyalVisitCanada #BellaBella #ctvroyals @CBCIndigenous @GlobalBC @cbcnewsbc pic.twitter.com/MS6KofttMH— Heiltsuk Council (@HeiltsukCouncil) September 26, 2016
The Duke and Duchess have landed in a wet, but beautiful Bella Bella #RoyalTourCanada pic.twitter.com/kdBn26W03s— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
TRH are currently receiving a welcome from the Heiltsuk First Nation pic.twitter.com/cQGmdSSo86— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
The rain has not kept the community from making their way down to the hall for today's welcome pic.twitter.com/owVRkOaVZj— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
The children of Bella Bella are the stars of today's welcome pic.twitter.com/BiIuha8ZmR— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
The Duke and Duchess have arrived at the Elders Lodge in Bella Bella where The Duke will speak shortly. pic.twitter.com/7uIwRam0hX— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
The Duke speaks at the launch of Canada's contribution to the @QueensCanopy #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/ei09O6C6sz— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
HRH: "It gives me great pleasure to be here today as the Great Bear Rainforest is officially committed to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy."— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
"By CHOGM 2018, it is expected that all 53 countries of the Commonwealth will have joined the @QueensCanopy ..."— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
"... creating a global network of forests that will benefit indigenous communities, wildlife and tourism now, and into the future."— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
For more information on the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy, visit https://t.co/BFSqlExDny #RoyalVisitCanada 🇨🇦— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
The Duke and Duchess have just had a beautiful walk down a boardwalk in Great Bear Rainforest, now part of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy pic.twitter.com/IIytwwuMJn— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2016
— KAIROS Canada (@kairoscanada) September 26, 2016
and on a side note you should read this.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip turns down invitation to participate in Black Rod Ceremony with Prince William https://t.co/JIqRfugKnZ— UBCIC (@UBCIC) September 26, 2016
