Coast Salish Woolly Dogs - Book Reading, Signing & Discussions

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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join Authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa and Andrea Fitz for readings and discussions around the new book ‘The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog’. Chrome Island in Deep Bay is a familiar and iconic sight with its lighthouse and other buildings. It has a deeper history though. It was once used to raise Woolly Dogs, whose fur was woven into textiles by Coast Salish peoples, including ancestors of the Qualicum and K’ómoks First Nations. Come and learn about the fascinating history of Coast Salish Woolly Dogs with experts.

Special Guests:

• Chief Michael Recalma, Qualicum First Nation

• Carrie Reid, Educator/Artist Qualicum First Nation

• Audrey Lin, Research Associate, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

• Martin Martens, VIU Professor of Management and Law

• Baseline Archaeology team member