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RAVEN Barefoot Cruises
In summer 2022, small groups of lucky sailors got to cruise the Salish Sea on 3 hour tours aboard the Providence! Indigenous knowledge keepers Chris Arnett, Wesley Nahanu Nahanee, and Deanna Lewis were our guides to the marine ecosystem and vibrant cultures of the peoples who have stewarded these waters and lands for thousands of years. Special experiences included daytime and sunset cruises, and gourmet vegan and ‘seacuterie’ experiences with wine and beer pairings for an elegant adventure.
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Imagine heading out to sea aboard B.C.'s oldest wooden tall ship, the 80-foot ketch Providence. As the sails unfurl against the stunning coastal backdrop, tuck into gourmet vegan and 'seacuterie' boards featuring sustainable seafood from SCOUT.
During the first leg - July 8, and 9 — Indigenous guides shared knowledge and stories about the lands and waters we were sailing through. During the second leg - July 14, 15, 16 and 17 — small groups of 24 people sailed the Gulf Islands archipelago with team members from RAVEN. An intimate, beautiful way to engage in conversation about the powerful movement to stand with First Nations in protection and stewardship.
Sponsors of the Festival Afloat Salish Sea Tour, Scout Canning's celebrity chef Charlotte Langley will be curating ethical seafood charcuterie boards and drink pairings to make this a savoury and delicious experience.
hOMe Grown Living Foods believe in the power of food as medicine and offer the most bio available, plant-based, nutrient-dense snacks with NO added sugar or preservatives. Just 100% farm to shelf whole food nourishment.
Grab a paddle for Indigenous Justice.
Barefoot Cruises 2022 are supporting:
Heiltsuk Nation's Step Up for Coast Heroes
Heiltsuk Nation is taking Kirby — an oil shipping company — Canada, and British Columbia to court. The case focusses on damages from the catastrophic Nathan E. Stewart spill that spilled toxic fuels into Heiltsuk's marine harvesting areas.
With its legal challenge, Heiltsuk Nation is taking power from regulators asleep at the wheel and bringing the responsibility to protect their territory and the ocean back home.
Gitxaała Nation: Protecting Banks Island
Gitxaała Nation is taking B.C. and several “free miners”, including Global Mineral Resources Corporation, to court over mineral claims in their territory that were registered without notification, consultation or consent.
Right now, B.C. allows corporations to stake mining claims in Indigenous territory without even bothering to notify Indigenous Peoples. Gitxaała Nation is asking the court to uphold Free, Prior and Informed consent, and quash the mineral claims on Banks Island.
