From Earth to Ocean: Stories from Gwaii Haanas

Session 4:  Healthy oceans, healthy people

Parks Canada has identified the waters around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site (Queen Charlotte Islands) as a potential national marine conservation area reserve. To present the stories of Gwaii Haanas, Parks Canada has partnered with The Vancouver Aquarium to offer a unique speaker series open to the public.

For more information about the proposed Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, please visit Parks Canada's website: www.pc.gc.ca/gwaiihaanasmarine

Dr. Nancy Turner and Kii'iljus (Barbara Wilson): “TLLSDA ASSII GWAAY.YAAY SGUNXA GANDLAAY GAN ASSII / Healthy Oceans – Healthy XAAYDA ” - In the times when Europeans first came to these islands, Xaayda Gwaayaay ad Gandlaay (the peoples land and waters) were some of the healthiest and most productive on the Northwest coast. Dr. Nancy Turner and Kii’iljus share their stories on “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Haida.”

Mike McDermid, Ocean Wise: “Sustainable choices for healthy oceans” - Mike McDermid of the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program for sustainable seafood, discusses how you can make a difference by making ocean-friendly buying decisions.

Rob Clark, C restaurant: “Delectable Dining” - C restaurant Executive Chef, internationally renowned Iron chef and founding restaurant partner of the Ocean Wise program, Robert Clark shares his stories in choosing sustainable seafood and the path he took to responsible choices.