Fast for BC’s Wild Salmon

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First Nations of BC’s Broughton Archipelago – devastated by the impacts of salmon farms – led a fast for wild salmon during the Olympics. 45 people participated in the 29-hour fast in Vancouver – and around the world via Facebook. 92% of BC’s salmon farms are Norwegian-owned, and, since the Winter Games is a major attraction in Norway, the group took advantage of the opportunity to reach out to Norwegian citizens through the media and Facebook. The event garnered excellent coverage in Norway.

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About Damien Gillis

Damien Gillis is a Vancouver-based documentary filmmaker with a focus on environmental and social justice issues - especially relating to water, energy, and saving Canada's wild salmon - working with many environmental organizations in BC and around the world. He is the co-founder, along with Rafe Mair, of The Common Sense Canadian, and a board member of both the BC Environmental Network and the Haig-Brown Institute.