Tofino Earth Week 2014

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Sunday, April 20th, 2014

Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment, celebrated simultaneously around the globe. In Tofino, this has flourished into Tofino Earth Week, with a variety of events.

Vargas Island Beach Clean-up
Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 10:00 to 1pm

Travel by boat to Vargas Island for a beach clean-up. Space is limited to 10 people, please register at [email protected] to secure your spot.
Free � Depart from Tofino Water Taxi office
Presented by Tofino Water Taxi

30th Anniversary of Meares Island Tribal Park
Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 1:30pm to 3:30

Join Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht, and Tofino for the re-declaration of the Wah-Nah-Jus/Hilth-hoo-is tribal park, commemorating the unity of west coast communities against clear cut logging on Meares Island.
Free - Tofino Community Hall
Presented by Friends of Clayoquot Sound

Monday Movies: Defending Mother Earth
Monday, April 21, 2014 - 8pm
Join the Monday night movie for a special set of features focused on the environment and various initiatives to protect it!

Meares Island Historical Interpretation Tour
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 10:00 to 1pm
Travel by E-boat to Meares Island for a Big Tree Trail historical interpretive walk.
$30 � Depart from Tofino Water Taxi office
Presented by Tofino Water Taxi

For the Love of Clayoquot Sound
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 8pm
Everyone is invited to learn in simple and easy terms about environmental issues affecting Tofino and Clayoquot Sound. Action steps and hot beverages will be served!
Suggested donation: $5-10 - Darwin's Cafe
Presented by Women for Whales & Clayoquot Action

The Fukushima Disaster and Radiation in the Pacific Ocean: What Does it Mean for British Columbia?
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 7:30pm
The mega-thrust earthquake of March 11, 2011 off the coast of Japan and subsequent tsunami led to globally significant releases of radioactive elements from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant. The atmospheric fallout and direct discharges of radionuclides to the ocean in particular were unprecedented. Radioactive elements from Fukushima arrived on the west coast of North America in the air about 4-5 days after the disaster while the ocean plume of radioactivity was first detectable in seawater along the Canadian west coast in summer 2013. In this presentation, the radioactive releases, transport from Fukushima and expected maximum concentrations on the west coast of North America are discussed in light of naturally occurring radioactivity and historic releases of radioactive elements from human activities. Ongoing monitoring efforts and likely impacts on environmental and public health are also discussed.
$5 - Tofino Community Hall
Presented by Raincoast Education Society

Reactor: Lessons from Fukushima w/Ian Mackenzie + Buckman Coe
FILM SCREENING: REACTOR
~Post-film discussion w/Director IAN MACKENZIE

In April 2012, Yogi, Buddhist teacher and activist Michael Stone arrives on a pilgrimage to Japan in the wake of the tsunami and Fukushima meltdown to learn how the Japanese are responding to the crisis. Michael speaks with local residents, artists, activists, and researchers about life in the aftermath and reflects on the old Zen traditions and cities of beautiful temples. How we can embody the Bodhisattva vow in this time?

REACTOR is a short film that aims to uncover how and why we can let go of old stories, and move towards personal and social awakening by bringing to light our interconnectedness and showing us that our actions matter. Ian will engage the audience in a post-screening discussion.

LIVE MUSIC: BUCKMAN COE
~Solo performance

Bridging the worlds of roots, soul, and reggae, Buckman Coe is concerned only with following the muse towards an uplifted vibration. Currently on an exploration of dance-floor friendly roots reggae, the spirit of his folk beginnings carry on alongside the growth of his band to a rocking six-piece. So while the bpm's and bass have increased, the melodies and message continue along his soulful folk trajectory. His track "Stars Over Tokyo" is featured in the film REACTOR.

ARTIST SHOWCASE:
~RIKA

RIKA is a Vancouver artist focused on the ocean surrounding the land he most loves; the Pacific Northwest Coast. His highly stylized and bold ink work, finds influence in the first nations styles of both Canada and New Zealand. His locations are beaches and breaks found mainly on Vancouver Island and favored by surfers for their waves as well as places of special importance to his own self. Rika hopes that his art will give these areas further value and appreciation and be a contributor in keeping them wild, free and protected.

NOURISHING CONCESSION by Green Soul Organics

6:30 pm~ Join us pre-show for a 30 minute Ocean Love Meditation w/Humanity, in honour of Earth Week. EVERYONE welcome! (by donation)
7:15 pm~ Doors open
8:00 pm~ Show starts
Tickets $13 - Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre

**Limited advance tickets at Green Soul Organics**

Earth Week Pancake Breakfast & Special Tofino Public Market
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 09:00am
Join the Raincoast Education Society and the District of Tofino for the Earth Week Pancake Breakfast and a special Tofino Public Market.
Pancakes by donation with proceeds donated to Raincoast Education Society.
Location:
Tofino Community Hall


MUP Clean-up!
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 10:00 to 1pm
Join the Wickaninnish Inn for the MUP Clean-up!
Various companies and organizations within Tofino are allocated a section along the Multi-use Path to clean up. Gloves, bags and rods will be provided.