Film Sunday Feb 21, 7:30PM Casa Luz, by local/Canadian filmmakers Karen and Rolf Meyer
Posted by Nansee on February 16, 2016, 10:46 pm
February 21: The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past—Planning for the Future, by Canadian Filmmakers Karen and Rolf Mayer, who will be present to introduce the film and answer questions afterwards. Filmed on location along British Columbia’s North Pacific coast, The Great Bear Sea tells the inspiring story of successful efforts by First Nations and the province of British Columbia to create marine plans for their coastal waters amid conflicts over ocean resources. The Great Bear Sea is a wild expanse of ocean where whales, wolves, bears and humans thrive in rich coastal ecosystems. The Great Bear Sea is also a place where worlds collide – a place full of historic conflicts, emerging struggles over ocean resources, and globally leading solutions. Now 18 First Nations and the province of British Columbia have crafted marine plans for the Great Bear Sea to protect marine ecosystems and build sustainable coastal economies. Meet the people and communities along the coast of British Columbia who are working to implement the marine plans — to sustain their marine environment, livelihoods and cultures. The film premiered in Haida Gwaii, B.C. and has screened in communities along the BC coast. Contact Karen Meyer for more information: karen@greenfireproductions.org Trailer: http://ocean-frontiers.org/great-bear-sea-trailerhttp://ocean-frontiers.org/great-bear-sea-trailer
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Re: Film Sunday Feb 21, 7:30PM Casa Luz, by local/Canadian filmmakers Karen and Rolf Meyer
Ralf and I are really looking forward to showing our latest film this Sunday 2/21 at Casa Luz at 7:30pm.
People have been asking what the film is about and where is the Great Bear Sea?
The Great Bear Sea is the coastal waters that surround the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia - it extends from the Alaska border near Prince Rupert south to Campbell River on Vancouver Island and out west to Haida Gwaii. It's a stunningly beautiful place.
The film is a powerful story of the indigenous people of coastal BC and focuses on the 18 First Nations who leading a partnership with the BC province and all who live in the region to create a more sustainable future - knowing that culture and well-being are tied to a healthy environment.
I look forward to viewing the film with you on Sunday!